Standard term for a nation with a less developed industrial base and a lower Human Development Index. Often used in economics, politics, and international development contexts. The synonym 開発途上国 is also common.
See also: 開発途上国
Support for developing countries was discussed at the international conference.
In many developing countries, infrastructure development is an urgent task.
This country is still a developing country.
South Korea grew from a developing country into a developed one.
Developed nations have a responsibility to support developing countries.
先進国 refers to a developed nation, the direct opposite of 発展途上国 which refers to a developing one.
least developed countries; LDC