South Asia's extreme poverty is due to several factors, some are:
Population
Health
Administration
Education
Food Security
Recession
Discrimination
Natural Disasters
- Population is the largest reason why South Asia has extreme poverty. Over half of the world's population lives in Asia. For example, there are almost a billion people in India alone. That is 3x the population of the U.S. Consider further that India is only 1/3 the size of the U.S. Their population is also growing at a faster rate, as well. This also contributes to scarcity of goods.
The unequal treatment of women also contribute to high poverty rates in South Asia. 30% of adults are illiterate, and it is hard to make a good living if you can't read. Women have it even harder. Only 62% of women are literate, compared to 77% of men. This makes it even harder for women to be higher educated and make money.
Another way women's unequal treatment in South Asia contributes to poverty rates is health. Women and children make up the highest percentage people with malnutrition - almost 70%. When you are not fed properly, you can't have a proper education or life.
