15 Most Respected Countries in Asia in 2024

1. Japan

Human Development Index: 0.920

Human Rights Index: 0.93

Insider Monkey Average: 0.925

Japan tops our list as the most respected country in Asia, a reputation built on its innovation and manufacturing prowess. These strengths have helped Japan become one of the largest economies in the world, evidenced by Japan’s per capita GDP reaching over $52,000 per year in 2023. With an average salary of $45,000, it is also among the countries with the highest average salaries in Asia.

Regarding tourism, more than 14.5 million people visited Japan in the first five months of this year, according to the Japan National Tourism Organization. This represents a 70% increase compared to the same period last year and puts Japan on track to surpass 2019’s record of 31 million visitors.

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