The highly developed countries represent how much of the world's population?
A)20%
B)30%
C)50%
D)70%

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According to the World Bank, as of 2021, the highly developed countries (also known as high-income economies) represent around 20% of the world's population. These countries are mostly located in North America, Europe, and Asia, and are characterized by high levels of economic development, industrialization, and advanced technologies. The remaining 80% of the world's population is divided between middle-income and low-income countries, which face different degrees of development challenges and inequality.

The Highly Developed Countries Represent How Much of the World's