WHAT WILL HAPPEN
IN THE FUTURE?
Especially in South Asia, with at least one in every three children dropping out of school by upper secondary-age, some of Asia's fastest-growing economies may struggle to reach their full potential due to high rates of out-of-school children. If no intentional actions are taken, Asia’s promising economies may soon face a significant talent shortage that could hinder and prevent the growth and development of the countries in the region.
Statistics of
Out-of-school
children
Out-of-school children in the Asia Region (source from OPHI and UNESCO Institute for Statistics Database)
Eastern and South-East Asia (Myanmar, Vietnam, Philippines, Indonesia, Cambodia, Laos, China)
Southern Asia (India, Nepal, Bhutan, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh)
Central Asia (Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan, Afghanistan, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan)
POVERTY BY REGION
| Number of poverty (thousands) | Number of rural poverty (thousands) | |
|---|---|---|
| East Asia and South East Asia | 64,663 | 46,863 |
| South Asia | 833,946 | 719,496 |
Population living in extreme poverty (per capita below $1.90 daily) which may be the cause for children being out-of-school
| Living with per capita household below $1.90 (%) | |
|---|---|
| East Asia and South East Asia | 45.7% |
| South Asia | 64.98% |
| Central Asia | 20.84% |