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Best Country in Asia

Ranked by net support ($) — backing minus challenges. A popularity board, for entertainment.

Net support received over the last 30 days — the all-time ranking is unchanged.

#1 Flag of Japan Japan +$28 #2 Flag of Philippines Philippines +$18 #3 Flag of India India +$13 #4 Flag of Pakistan Pakistan +$13 #5 Flag of Turkey Turkey +$10 #6 Flag of South Korea South Korea +$9 #7 Flag of Singapore Singapore +$6 #8 Flag of Taiwan Taiwan +$6 #9 Flag of Lebanon Lebanon +$3 #10 Flag of Myanmar Myanmar +$1 #11 Flag of Afghanistan Afghanistan +$1 #12 Flag of Israel Israel +$1 #13 Flag of Oman Oman +$1 #14 Flag of Armenia Armenia $0 #15 Flag of Azerbaijan Azerbaijan $0 #16 Flag of Bahrain Bahrain $0 #17 Flag of Bangladesh Bangladesh $0 #18 Flag of Bhutan Bhutan $0 #19 Flag of Brunei Brunei $0 #20 Flag of Cambodia Cambodia $0 #21 Flag of China China $0 #22 Flag of Georgia Georgia $0 #23 Flag of Indonesia Indonesia $0 #24 Flag of Iran Iran $0 #25 Flag of Iraq Iraq $0 #26 Flag of Jordan Jordan $0 #27 Flag of Kazakhstan Kazakhstan $0 #28 Flag of Kuwait Kuwait $0 #29 Flag of Kyrgyzstan Kyrgyzstan $0 #30 Flag of Laos Laos $0 #31 Flag of Malaysia Malaysia $0 #32 Flag of Maldives Maldives $0 #33 Flag of Mongolia Mongolia $0 #34 Flag of Palestine Palestine $0 #35 Flag of Qatar Qatar $0 #36 Flag of Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia $0 #37 Flag of Sri Lanka Sri Lanka $0 #38 Flag of Syria Syria $0 #39 Flag of Tajikistan Tajikistan $0 #40 Flag of Thailand Thailand $0 #41 Flag of Timor-Leste Timor-Leste $0 #42 Flag of Turkmenistan Turkmenistan $0 #43 Flag of United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates $0 #44 Flag of Uzbekistan Uzbekistan $0 #45 Flag of Vietnam Vietnam $0 #46 Flag of Yemen Yemen $0 #47 Flag of North Korea North Korea −$2 #48 Flag of Nepal Nepal −$5

Best Country in Asia - Ranked by the Community

Asia is the world's largest and most populous continent - home to 4.7 billion people, over 2,300 languages, and civilizations that were already ancient when most of the world was still figuring things out. It stretches from the icy peaks of Siberia to the tropical beaches of Bali, and from the neon-lit streets of Tokyo to the golden domes of the Gulf. No other continent packs this much diversity, this much history, or this much passion into one map.

And passion is exactly what this ranking runs on.

This is a live, community-powered Asia country ranking - not a think tank report, not an economist's spreadsheet. Every Asian nation is on the board. Anyone, anywhere in the world, can back a country (support it) or challenge it (push back). The score is simple: backing minus challenges, recalculated in real time as votes come in. Contributions start at just $1.

The rivalries here are real. Japan vs. South Korea. India vs. China. The Gulf states flexing their soft power. Southeast Asia's rising stars - Vietnam, Indonesia, Thailand - climbing fast. Unlike the world ranking, where every continent competes, here it's purely an Asian showdown.

No algorithm decides the winner. No panel of experts. The best Asian country, according to this ranking, is whichever nation earns the most net support from the global community - full stop.

The live ranking is right above. Your vote starts at $1. Who are you backing?

Frequently Asked Questions - Best Country in Asia

Which is the best country in Asia?

According to the thebestcountry.net community ranking, the best country in Asia is the Asian nation with the highest net support score - backing minus challenges - at any given moment. The standings update in real time as the global community votes. See who's currently leading in the live ranking above.

How many countries are in Asia?

There are 48 recognized countries in Asia, and all of them are represented in the thebestcountry.net community ranking. From Japan and South Korea in the east to Turkey and Israel in the west, every Asian nation can be backed or challenged by anyone in the world.

Which Asian country gets the most community support?

The answer changes in real time as the community votes. Japan, South Korea, and India consistently rank among the most discussed Asian nations globally - but on thebestcountry.net, any country can rise or fall based on community backing. Check the live Asia country ranking above to see who's leading right now.

--- FAQ PLAIN TEXT FOR SCHEMA --- Q: Which is the best country in Asia? A: According to the thebestcountry.net community ranking, the best country in Asia is the Asian nation with the highest net support score (backing minus challenges) at any given moment - updated in real time as the global community votes. See the current standings in the live ranking above. Q: How many countries are in Asia? A: There are 48 recognized countries in Asia, all represented in the thebestcountry.net community ranking. From Japan and South Korea in the east to Turkey and Israel in the west, every Asian nation can be backed or challenged. Q: Which Asian country gets the most community support? A: The answer changes in real time as the community votes. Japan, South Korea, and India consistently rank among the most discussed Asian nations globally - but on thebestcountry.net, any country can rise or fall based on community backing. Check the live Asia ranking above to see who's leading right now.