Asia is the largest and most populous continent in the world. While Qatar, the richest nation in the world, is located in Asia, many Asian countries are poor.

Poverty remains a critical social problem in Philippines. More than 25 percent of the population falls below the poverty line. Unmanaged population growth is one of the main reasons for poverty in Philippines.

Indonesia is a developing nation. Even though steady economic growth has led to a gradual reduction in overall poverty, there are many opportunities for growth.

Lying in the center of Africa, citizens of the Democratic Republic of Congo are the poorest people in the world.

High population and a very low GDP make Zimbabwe the third poorest country, not only in Africa but also in the world.