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Population: 22 million
Below poverty line: n/a
Per capita income: n/a
Population: 1,123 million
Below poverty line: 29% (2000)
GNI per capita income: $950
Population: 162 million
Below poverty line: 33%
GNI per capita income: $870
Population:159 million
Below poverty line: 50% (2000)
Per capita income: $470
Population:28 million
Below poverty line: 42% (2000)
GNI per capita income: $340
Population:20 million
Below poverty line: n/a
GNI per capita income: $1,540
Population:0.66 million
Below poverty line: n/a
GNI per capita income: $1,770
Population:0.31 million
Below poverty line: n/a
GNI per capita income: $3,200

South Asia: Data, Projects, and Research

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Select a Country: South Asia is home to half the world's poor. The World Bank is helping these countries eliminate poverty.

Overview: How the World Bank is helping South Asian countries accelerate growth and reduce poverty.

Accelerating Growth and Job Creation in South Asia: October 28, 2009 - South Asia remains home to the world’s largest number of poor. The region must continue to grow rapidly and possibly faster to attack poverty more comprehensively than in the past. The key is creation of good jobs.

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- 2009 Pakistan Economic Update

- 2009 Bhutan Economic Update

- 2009 Bangladesh Economic Update

- 2009 Sri Lanka Economic Update

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