5 Poorest Countries in Asia

In this article, we discuss 5 poorest countries in Asia. If you want to see more of the poorest countries in this region, check out 20 Poorest Countries in Asia. 

5. Nepal

GDP Per Adult in 2021: $1,812

Nepal, known officially as the Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal, is a landlocked nation situated in South Asia. The capital city of Kathmandu serves as the administrative center and is also the largest city in the country. Nepal joined the United Nations in 1955 and established friendship treaties with India in 1950 and China in 1960. It serves as the host for the permanent secretariat of the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC), of which it is a founding member. Additionally, Nepal is part of the Non-Aligned Movement and the Bay of Bengal Initiative. In 2021, the country’s GDP per adult stood at $1,812, making it one of the poorest Asian nations.