Asian continent filled with many developed countries such as China, Japan, South Korea, Singapore and emerging economies such as Indonesia. Based on GDP, these countries live quite prosperous.
Moreover, in Asia there are also countries that are poor, based on their GDP. Most of the poorest countries in Asia are former state of war or still vulnerable to conflict and disaster
7. Kyrgyzstan - US $ 2,380
One of the main reasons why the country has become one of the poorest countries in Asia is due to the natural disasters that hit the country several times.
In addition, two other important issue is the problems of hunger and poverty. More than half the population is difficult to get decent food to eat everyday.
6. Tajikistan - US $ 2,373
GDP has not far adrift with Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan finished sixth poorest country in Asia. Post-civil war, the country never really recovered. They were not able to restore the state as it was before the civil war going on.
More than half the population is poor, a lot of people working to get financial stability they need, in order to get a decent meal everyday. The country is also prone to disasters.
5. Yemen - US $ 2,351
Although Yemen is the Arab countries that are rich in oil, the country is actually part of the list of the poorest countries in Asia based on GDP in 2015.
Most Arab countries can survive and be able to better manage natural resources. But Yemen is different. This country offset the difficulties of other Arab countries because of the inability of the government to provide all the needs of its people.
Actually there are feeding programs in the community, but it is considered not enough.
4. Papua New Guinea - US $ 2,283
Although the country is rich in natural resources, there are still many poor people in this country due to lack of jobs. If only the government could provide employment opportunities that benefit young people, the state will start a new phase and is ready to compete with other developing countries in Asia.
3. Bangladesh - US $ 2,083
The main problem of Bangladesh is the fact that this country has a dense population. There is hardly enough room for the people who live comfortably.
In addition to overpopulation, Bangladesh also suffered a lot of problems such as a major flood that lasts longer, and power outages are also longstanding. Government corruption must be stopped to help Bangladesh improve its economy.
2. Myanmar - US $ 1,711
Myanmar is a country that is bankrupt so it is difficult for the ASEAN countries to emerge from the downturn and their problems. Its economy relies heavily on the export trade but the funds they receive is not enough for the welfare of its people.
1. Afghanistan - US $ 1,177
The main reason why Afghanistan is difficult to recover from its economic problems are due to the war going on in this country for many years. The country is also lacking infrastructure that could provide assistance to the people.
People are also experiencing a shortage of access to clean water is one of the very important things that must be possessed of a country
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