In the definition of the World Bank, middle income usually refers to a country or region whose per capita gross national income (GNI) reaches a certain level. The following are the criteria used by the World Bank to classify the income levels of different countries in 2022:
1. High-income countries: the per capita gross national income exceeds 12696 USD.
2. Upper-middle-income countries: the per capita gross national income is between $4,096 and $65,438+$02,695.
3. Low-and middle-income countries: the per capita gross national income is between US$ 65,438+0,046 and US$ 4,095.
4. Low-income countries: the per capita gross national income is less than $65,438+$0.045.
It should be pointed out that these standards are not absolute, but reflect the universal situation on a global scale. Specific to each country and region, the standard of middle income may be different.
In China, the standard of middle income changes with the development of regions and industries. Statistics from the National Bureau of Statistics show that in 20 18, the average annual salary of employees in private units nationwide was 49,575 yuan, and that of employees in non-private units was 8,2461yuan. But these figures are only for reference, and the specific standard of middle income may be different due to factors such as cities, industries and personal living costs.
Generally speaking, the standard of middle income varies from region to country, and its definition and division will be adjusted with economic development and social changes. To accurately understand the standard of middle income, we need to refer to local economic data, income level and cost of living.