What is the poorest country in Asia?
By GDP per capita, Afghanistan is the poorest country in Asia.
By GDP per capita, Afghanistan is the poorest country in Asia, followed by several Central and South Asian nations. These figures reflect economic output per person and can shift with conflict, commodity prices and exchange rates.
Lowest GDP per capita in Asia:
| # | Country | GDP per capita (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Afghanistan | $500 |
| 2 | Tajikistan | $1,100 |
| 3 | Kyrgyzstan | $1,300 |
| 4 | Myanmar | $1,400 |
| 5 | Nepal | $1,400 |
| 6 | Yemen | $1,400 |
| 7 | Pakistan | $1,700 |
| 8 | Cambodia | $1,800 |
| 9 | North Korea | $1,800 |
| 10 | Syria | $2,000 |