GDP (current US$), annual growth rate in South Asia
South Asia: GDP (current US$), annual growth rate was 4.9 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
4.9 % change on previous year
Change on year
down 31.5%
Rank
31st
of 45 groups
All-time high
27.6 % change on previous year
in 2007
All-time low
-19.47 % change on previous year
in 1966
Years of data
65
1961–2025
GDP (current US$), annual growth rate in South Asia, 1961–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
South Asia recorded 4.9 % change on previous year for gdp (current us$), annual growth rate in 2025.
The figure is down 31.5% on the previous year and up 24.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gdp (current us$), annual growth rate in South Asia peaked at 27.6 % change on previous year in 2007 and was at its lowest, -19.47 % change on previous year, in 1966.
South Asia ranks 31st of 45 groups on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
GDP (current US$), annual growth rate in South Asia, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 6.49 % change on previous year | — |
| 1962 | 7.01 % change on previous year | +8.0% |
| 1963 | 12.65 % change on previous year | +80.5% |
| 1964 | 14.77 % change on previous year | +16.8% |
| 1965 | 6.63 % change on previous year | -55.1% |
| 1966 | -19.47 % change on previous year | -393.4% |
| 1967 | 9.9 % change on previous year | -150.8% |
| 1968 | 5.08 % change on previous year | -48.7% |
| 1969 | 10.34 % change on previous year | +103.6% |
| 1970 | 7.04 % change on previous year | -31.9% |
| 1971 | 6.41 % change on previous year | -9.0% |
| 1972 | 2.5 % change on previous year | -61.0% |
| 1973 | 19.82 % change on previous year | +693.8% |
| 1974 | 19.89 % change on previous year | +0.4% |
| 1975 | 5.5 % change on previous year | -72.3% |
| 1976 | -4.39 % change on previous year | -179.7% |
| 1977 | 15.89 % change on previous year | -462.4% |
| 1978 | 13.38 % change on previous year | -15.8% |
| 1979 | 12.18 % change on previous year | -9.0% |
| 1980 | 21.09 % change on previous year | +73.2% |
| 1981 | 4.75 % change on previous year | -77.5% |
| 1982 | 2.71 % change on previous year | -43.0% |
| 1983 | 7.55 % change on previous year | +178.6% |
| 1984 | -1.53 % change on previous year | -120.3% |
| 1985 | 9.88 % change on previous year | -745.8% |
| 1986 | 6.32 % change on previous year | -36.0% |
| 1987 | 11.77 % change on previous year | +86.2% |
| 1988 | 6.61 % change on previous year | -43.8% |
| 1989 | 0.5137 % change on previous year | -92.2% |
| 1990 | 8.62 % change on previous year | +1578.4% |
| 1991 | -13.78 % change on previous year | -259.9% |
| 1992 | 6.07 % change on previous year | -144.0% |
| 1993 | -1.96 % change on previous year | -132.3% |
| 1994 | 15.42 % change on previous year | -886.9% |
| 1995 | 10.31 % change on previous year | -33.2% |
| 1996 | 10.13 % change on previous year | -1.7% |
| 1997 | 5.77 % change on previous year | -43.0% |
| 1998 | 1.62 % change on previous year | -71.9% |
| 1999 | 7.91 % change on previous year | +387.1% |
| 2000 | 2.47 % change on previous year | -68.8% |
| 2001 | 3.23 % change on previous year | +31.1% |
| 2002 | 5.54 % change on previous year | +71.3% |
| 2003 | 17.02 % change on previous year | +207.4% |
| 2004 | 15.74 % change on previous year | -7.5% |
| 2005 | 14.95 % change on previous year | -5.0% |
| 2006 | 13.79 % change on previous year | -7.8% |
| 2007 | 27.6 % change on previous year | +100.1% |
| 2008 | 0.3897 % change on previous year | -98.6% |
| 2009 | 11.55 % change on previous year | +2863.2% |
| 2010 | 24.41 % change on previous year | +111.4% |
| 2011 | 9.41 % change on previous year | -61.5% |
| 2012 | 0.5973 % change on previous year | -93.7% |
| 2013 | 2.58 % change on previous year | +332.3% |
| 2014 | 10.04 % change on previous year | +288.8% |
| 2015 | 3.94 % change on previous year | -60.8% |
| 2016 | 10.97 % change on previous year | +178.6% |
| 2017 | 14.8 % change on previous year | +35.0% |
| 2018 | 2.73 % change on previous year | -81.6% |
| 2019 | 5.02 % change on previous year | +84.1% |
| 2020 | -4.39 % change on previous year | -187.5% |
| 2021 | 17.15 % change on previous year | -490.7% |
| 2022 | 3.16 % change on previous year | -81.6% |
| 2023 | 6.22 % change on previous year | +97.0% |
| 2024 | 7.15 % change on previous year | +14.9% |
| 2025 | 4.9 % change on previous year | -31.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 5.93 % change on previous year | -19.47 % change on previous year | 14.77 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1970s | 9.82 % change on previous year | -4.39 % change on previous year | 19.89 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1980s | 6.97 % change on previous year | -1.53 % change on previous year | 21.09 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 5.01 % change on previous year | -13.78 % change on previous year | 15.42 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 11.23 % change on previous year | 0.3897 % change on previous year | 27.6 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 8.45 % change on previous year | 0.5973 % change on previous year | 24.41 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 5.7 % change on previous year | -4.39 % change on previous year | 17.15 % change on previous year | 6 |
Countries ranked near South Asia
- 28 Uganda 14.98 % change on previous year compare
- 29 Peru 14.77 % change on previous year compare
- 30 Cote d'Ivoire 14.53 % change on previous year compare
- 31 Benin 14.35 % change on previous year compare
- 32 Zambia 14.13 % change on previous year compare
- 33 Tanzania 13.77 % change on previous year compare
- 34 Morocco 13.55 % change on previous year compare
More economy & growth data for South Asia
- Gross national expenditure 4.27 trillion constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- Households and NPISHs final consumption expenditure 58.7% (2025)
- Final consumption expenditure 3.15 trillion current US$ (2025)
- Final consumption expenditure 2.92 trillion constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- Final consumption expenditure 7.3% (2025)
- Gross national expenditure 4.70 trillion current US$ (2025)
- Exports of goods and services 6.7% (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added 25.9% (2025)
- Exports of goods and services 21.0% (2025)
- Services, value added 2.28 trillion current US$ (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gdp (current us$), annual growth rate in South Asia?
- Gdp (current us$), annual growth rate in South Asia was 4.9 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest gdp (current us$), annual growth rate recorded in South Asia?
- The highest recorded value was 27.6 % change on previous year in 2007.
- What is the lowest gdp (current us$), annual growth rate recorded in South Asia?
- The lowest recorded value was -19.47 % change on previous year in 1966.
- How does South Asia rank for gdp (current us$), annual growth rate?
- South Asia ranks 31st out of 45 groups with data for 2025.
- Is gdp (current us$), annual growth rate rising or falling in South Asia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 24.4%. 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 (current US$), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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The year-on-year percentage change in GDP (current US$). 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 (current US$). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.