10 Least Developed Countries in Asia

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8. Tajikistan

HDI Ranking: 12

GDP Per Capita Ranking: 3

Average Ranking: 7.5

Tajikistan is another Central Asian country on the list of the least developed countries in Asia. It is underdeveloped due to poor infrastructure, ranking in 147th position out of 167 countries on the aggregate Logistics Performance Index.

The country also has limited access to capital and its dependence on Aluminum and Cotton production leaves its economy vulnerable to demand shocks.

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