Asia is the largest and most populous continent in the world. Whereas the continent boasts some of the most influential global figures, including China, India, Japan, and South Korea, other countries in Asia are notably less prosperous. There are several metrics that can be used to measure the financial health of a given country, including GDP per capita, GDP per capita (PPP), and GNI per capita. While each method is slightly different, their results are remarkably consistent. While the order may change, every method pinpoints the same countries as the poorest countries in Asia.
Here are the top 10 poorest countries in Asia.
| Rank | Country | GDP per capita |
| 1. | Afghanistan | $509 |
| 2. | North Korea | $642 |
| 3. | Yemen | $824 |
| 4. | Tajikistan | $859 |
| 5. | Syria | $870 |
| 6. | Nepal | $1,155 |
| 7. | Kyrgyzstan | $1,174 |
| 8. | Pakistan | $1,194 |
| 9. | Timor-Leste | $1,381 |
| 10. | Myanmar | $1,400 |
