In 2012, Asia experienced 221 natural disasters that affected over 89 million people, accounting for 64% of total worldwide victims. While Asia's economic growth has lifted millions out of poverty, benefits have not spread equally as Asia is still home to over two-thirds of the world's poor. By 2025, a majority of Asia's population will be urbanized, though only nine Asia-Pacific countries remain classified as Least Developed Countries.

1. In 2012 Asia recorded 221 disasters, that
affecting 89,815,000 individuals in Asia (64% of total
world victims)
By 2050 Asia could, account for
more than half of global Gross
Domestic Product (GDP), trade
and investment, and enjoy
widespread affluence.
Asia is still home to over two-thirds of
the world’s poor
Asia’s economic growth has lifted
millions of people out of poverty, its
benefits have not spread equally.
Only nine countries in the
Asia Pacific regional are still
classified as LDCs
By 2025, the majority
of Asia’s population
will be urban.
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