5 Most Depressed Countries in Asia

4. Iran 

Total Depression Cases per Capita: 0.040

In Iran, depression affects around 5% of its population, totaling approximately 4.3 million individuals. The prevalence of psychiatric disorders in Iran was reported at 23.4% in 2015, surpassing the global average. Iran has integrated mental health treatment into its primary care system since 1989 and increased health expenditure to almost 9% of its GDP from 2013 to 2018 to enhance mental healthcare services. However, only 3% of healthcare spending is allocated to mental health, posing a challenge to effectively treating mental health disorders.