Three attributes for comparing the notions of development among the countries are:
Per capita Income: It is the average income of the people of the country in a year. According to the World Development Report, countries with the percapita income of more than Rs. 4,53,000 per year are called rich or the developed countries. The countries with the per capita income of less than 37,000 are known as low income countries or the poor countries.
Literacy Level: It is an important criteria of development as high literacy level of the people gradually leads the countries on the path of development.
General Health Standards: Better health standard of the people of country increases the productivity of the workers. Improved nutrition and reduced diseases in childhood leads to the development of a healthy individual who is an asset to the nation.