In graphics: Rising Asia

[Gerald]

The BBC's Power of Asia season examines how economies in the region have changed over the past 30 years. Use the chart builder below to compare countries in terms of wealth, health, life expectancy, education and energy consumption.The huge growth of Asian economies, driven by exporting products to developed western economies, has meant a complete shift in the economic landscape in recent decades.

Rising prosperity across Asia has also led to huge social changes, with people from rural areas migrating to urban centres and this rapid urbanisation creating cities that exhibit vast differences in wealth and lifestyle.

Using the graph above you can get an idea of how this new wealth has had an impact on social factors such as health and education in different countries across the region.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-pacific-13746908



Note: 14 June 2011 Last updated at 15:18 GMT