GDP (constant 2015 US$), annual growth rate in South Asia
South Asia: GDP (constant 2015 US$), annual growth rate was 7.12 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
7.12 % change on previous year
Change on year
up 5.4%
Rank
2nd
of 45 groups
All-time high
9.25 % change on previous year
in 2021
All-time low
-4.99 % change on previous year
in 2020
Years of data
65
1961–2025
GDP (constant 2015 US$), annual growth rate in South Asia, 1961–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
South Asia recorded 7.12 % change on previous year for gdp (constant 2015 us$), annual growth rate in 2025.
That represents a change of up 5.4% on the previous year and down 7.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gdp (constant 2015 us$), annual growth rate in South Asia peaked at 9.25 % change on previous year in 2021 and was at its lowest, -4.99 % change on previous year, in 2020.
South Asia ranks 2nd of 45 groups on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
GDP (constant 2015 US$), annual growth rate in South Asia, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 4.01 % change on previous year | — |
| 1962 | 3.28 % change on previous year | -18.0% |
| 1963 | 4.9 % change on previous year | +49.1% |
| 1964 | 7.78 % change on previous year | +58.9% |
| 1965 | -1.86 % change on previous year | -123.8% |
| 1966 | 0.6291 % change on previous year | -133.9% |
| 1967 | 6.21 % change on previous year | +887.0% |
| 1968 | 4.23 % change on previous year | -31.8% |
| 1969 | 5.82 % change on previous year | +37.4% |
| 1970 | 5.12 % change on previous year | -12.0% |
| 1971 | 0.6424 % change on previous year | -87.5% |
| 1972 | -2.15 % change on previous year | -434.7% |
| 1973 | 3.38 % change on previous year | -257.3% |
| 1974 | 2.31 % change on previous year | -31.8% |
| 1975 | 7.32 % change on previous year | +217.1% |
| 1976 | 2.2 % change on previous year | -69.9% |
| 1977 | 6.6 % change on previous year | +200.1% |
| 1978 | 5.84 % change on previous year | -11.5% |
| 1979 | -3.55 % change on previous year | -160.9% |
| 1980 | 5.87 % change on previous year | -265.2% |
| 1981 | 6.17 % change on previous year | +5.1% |
| 1982 | 3.36 % change on previous year | -45.6% |
| 1983 | 6.65 % change on previous year | +98.1% |
| 1984 | 4.1 % change on previous year | -38.4% |
| 1985 | 5.07 % change on previous year | +23.7% |
| 1986 | 4.7 % change on previous year | -7.2% |
| 1987 | 3.83 % change on previous year | -18.5% |
| 1988 | 8.52 % change on previous year | +122.4% |
| 1989 | 5.47 % change on previous year | -35.8% |
| 1990 | 5.59 % change on previous year | +2.2% |
| 1991 | 1.52 % change on previous year | -72.9% |
| 1992 | 5.41 % change on previous year | +257.2% |
| 1993 | 4.82 % change on previous year | -10.9% |
| 1994 | 6.37 % change on previous year | +32.0% |
| 1995 | 7.2 % change on previous year | +13.0% |
| 1996 | 7.07 % change on previous year | -1.7% |
| 1997 | 4.21 % change on previous year | -40.5% |
| 1998 | 5.99 % change on previous year | +42.2% |
| 1999 | 8.21 % change on previous year | +37.1% |
| 2000 | 4.09 % change on previous year | -50.2% |
| 2001 | 4.57 % change on previous year | +11.9% |
| 2002 | 3.77 % change on previous year | -17.5% |
| 2003 | 7.47 % change on previous year | +97.9% |
| 2004 | 7.55 % change on previous year | +1.1% |
| 2005 | 7.64 % change on previous year | +1.3% |
| 2006 | 7.9 % change on previous year | +3.3% |
| 2007 | 7.53 % change on previous year | -4.6% |
| 2008 | 3.48 % change on previous year | -53.8% |
| 2009 | 7.39 % change on previous year | +112.3% |
| 2010 | 8.19 % change on previous year | +10.9% |
| 2011 | 5.45 % change on previous year | -33.5% |
| 2012 | 5.65 % change on previous year | +3.6% |
| 2013 | 6.23 % change on previous year | +10.4% |
| 2014 | 7.25 % change on previous year | +16.2% |
| 2015 | 7.69 % change on previous year | +6.1% |
| 2016 | 7.97 % change on previous year | +3.6% |
| 2017 | 6.78 % change on previous year | -14.9% |
| 2018 | 6.39 % change on previous year | -5.7% |
| 2019 | 4.09 % change on previous year | -36.0% |
| 2020 | -4.99 % change on previous year | -221.8% |
| 2021 | 9.25 % change on previous year | -285.4% |
| 2022 | 7.1 % change on previous year | -23.2% |
| 2023 | 6.78 % change on previous year | -4.5% |
| 2024 | 6.76 % change on previous year | -0.4% |
| 2025 | 7.12 % change on previous year | +5.4% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 3.89 % change on previous year | -1.86 % change on previous year | 7.78 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1970s | 2.77 % change on previous year | -3.55 % change on previous year | 7.32 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1980s | 5.37 % change on previous year | 3.36 % change on previous year | 8.52 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 5.64 % change on previous year | 1.52 % change on previous year | 8.21 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 6.14 % change on previous year | 3.48 % change on previous year | 7.9 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 6.57 % change on previous year | 4.09 % change on previous year | 8.19 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 5.34 % change on previous year | -4.99 % change on previous year | 9.25 % change on previous year | 6 |
Countries ranked near South Asia
- 1 Guyana 19.34 % change on previous year compare
- 2 Northern Mariana Islands 16.64 % change on previous year compare
- 3 Libya 13.37 % change on previous year compare
- 4 Ireland 12.34 % change on previous year compare
- 5 Kyrgyzstan 11.1 % change on previous year compare
More economy & growth data for South Asia
- Industry (including construction), value added 1.16 trillion constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- Trade 44.6% (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added 587.10 billion constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added 2.4% (2025)
- Trade in services 14.5% (2025)
- Manufacturing, value added 686.25 billion constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- Manufacturing, value added 14.3% (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added 1.19 trillion current US$ (2025)
- Services, value added 49.8% (2025)
- Services, value added 8.3% (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gdp (constant 2015 us$), annual growth rate in South Asia?
- Gdp (constant 2015 us$), annual growth rate in South Asia was 7.12 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest gdp (constant 2015 us$), annual growth rate recorded in South Asia?
- The highest recorded value was 9.25 % change on previous year in 2021.
- What is the lowest gdp (constant 2015 us$), annual growth rate recorded in South Asia?
- The lowest recorded value was -4.99 % change on previous year in 2020.
- How does South Asia rank for gdp (constant 2015 us$), annual growth rate?
- South Asia ranks 2nd out of 45 groups with data for 2025.
- Is gdp (constant 2015 us$), annual growth rate rising or falling in South Asia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 7.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South Asia data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of GDP (constant 2015 US$), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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The year-on-year percentage change in GDP (constant 2015 US$). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
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The year-on-year percentage change in GDP (constant 2015 US$). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.