Heavily indebted poor countries (HIPC) economy graph showing purchasing power parity (PPP) growth from 1990 to today. Purchasing power parity adjusts the size of the economy to relevant price levels, i.e. measuring the price of specific goods in different countries and adjusting GDP accordingly.
The combined GDP per capita (PPP) for HIPC countries was approximately $1,200 in 2023, indicating low-income economies. These countries often rely on agriculture, mining, and receive substantial foreign aid to support their economies.