Gross domestic product (GDP) in India
India: Gross domestic product (GDP) was 14.70 trillion international-$ in 2021 prices in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Gross domestic product (GDP) in India, 1990–2025
Source: Eurostat, OECD, IMF, and World Bank (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in international-$ in 2021 prices.
Analysis
In 2025, gross domestic product (gdp) in India stood at 14.70 trillion international-$ in 2021 prices. That is the highest value across all 36 years on record.
The figure is up 7.6% on the previous year and up 75.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross domestic product (gdp) in India peaked at 14.70 trillion international-$ in 2021 prices in 2025 and was at its lowest, 1.85 trillion international-$ in 2021 prices, in 1990.
India ranks 3rd of 198 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Gross domestic product (GDP) in India, year by year
| Year | international-$ in 2021 prices | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 1.85 trillion international-$ in 2021 prices | — |
| 1991 | 1.87 trillion international-$ in 2021 prices | +1.1% |
| 1992 | 1.97 trillion international-$ in 2021 prices | +5.5% |
| 1993 | 2.07 trillion international-$ in 2021 prices | +4.8% |
| 1994 | 2.20 trillion international-$ in 2021 prices | +6.7% |
| 1995 | 2.37 trillion international-$ in 2021 prices | +7.6% |
| 1996 | 2.55 trillion international-$ in 2021 prices | +7.5% |
| 1997 | 2.65 trillion international-$ in 2021 prices | +4.1% |
| 1998 | 2.82 trillion international-$ in 2021 prices | +6.2% |
| 1999 | 3.07 trillion international-$ in 2021 prices | +8.8% |
| 2000 | 3.18 trillion international-$ in 2021 prices | +3.8% |
| 2001 | 3.34 trillion international-$ in 2021 prices | +4.8% |
| 2002 | 3.47 trillion international-$ in 2021 prices | +3.8% |
| 2003 | 3.74 trillion international-$ in 2021 prices | +7.9% |
| 2004 | 4.03 trillion international-$ in 2021 prices | +7.9% |
| 2005 | 4.35 trillion international-$ in 2021 prices | +7.9% |
| 2006 | 4.70 trillion international-$ in 2021 prices | +8.1% |
| 2007 | 5.06 trillion international-$ in 2021 prices | +7.7% |
| 2008 | 5.22 trillion international-$ in 2021 prices | +3.1% |
| 2009 | 5.63 trillion international-$ in 2021 prices | +7.9% |
| 2010 | 6.11 trillion international-$ in 2021 prices | +8.5% |
| 2011 | 6.43 trillion international-$ in 2021 prices | +5.2% |
| 2012 | 6.78 trillion international-$ in 2021 prices | +5.5% |
| 2013 | 7.21 trillion international-$ in 2021 prices | +6.4% |
| 2014 | 7.75 trillion international-$ in 2021 prices | +7.4% |
| 2015 | 8.37 trillion international-$ in 2021 prices | +8.0% |
| 2016 | 9.06 trillion international-$ in 2021 prices | +8.3% |
| 2017 | 9.68 trillion international-$ in 2021 prices | +6.8% |
| 2018 | 10.30 trillion international-$ in 2021 prices | +6.5% |
| 2019 | 10.70 trillion international-$ in 2021 prices | +3.9% |
| 2020 | 10.08 trillion international-$ in 2021 prices | -5.8% |
| 2021 | 11.06 trillion international-$ in 2021 prices | +9.7% |
| 2022 | 11.90 trillion international-$ in 2021 prices | +7.6% |
| 2023 | 12.76 trillion international-$ in 2021 prices | +7.2% |
| 2024 | 13.66 trillion international-$ in 2021 prices | +7.1% |
| 2025 | 14.70 trillion international-$ in 2021 prices | +7.6% |
India compared with similar countries
- India's 14.70 trillion international-$ in 2021 prices is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 66.76 billion international-$ in 2021 prices, 220.1× the median. (46 countries reporting)
- India's 14.70 trillion international-$ in 2021 prices is above the median for South Asia, which is 236.78 billion international-$ in 2021 prices, 62.1× the median. (6 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 2.34 trillion international-$ in 2021 prices | 1.85 trillion international-$ in 2021 prices | 3.07 trillion international-$ in 2021 prices | 10 |
| 2000s | 4.27 trillion international-$ in 2021 prices | 3.18 trillion international-$ in 2021 prices | 5.63 trillion international-$ in 2021 prices | 10 |
| 2010s | 8.24 trillion international-$ in 2021 prices | 6.11 trillion international-$ in 2021 prices | 10.70 trillion international-$ in 2021 prices | 10 |
| 2020s | 12.36 trillion international-$ in 2021 prices | 10.08 trillion international-$ in 2021 prices | 14.70 trillion international-$ in 2021 prices | 6 |
Countries ranked near India
- 1 China 35.26 trillion international-$ in 2021 prices compare
- 2 United States 26.29 trillion international-$ in 2021 prices compare
- 4 Russia 6.18 trillion international-$ in 2021 prices compare
- 5 Japan 5.96 trillion international-$ in 2021 prices compare
- 6 Germany 5.25 trillion international-$ in 2021 prices compare
More economy & growth data for India
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 5.66 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 6.5 Percent per annum (2029)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps 35.69 billion BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.009 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 24.38 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled 39.10 billion BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual 44.06 % change on previous year (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0099 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 26.71 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), annual growth rate 8.87 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross domestic product (gdp) in India?
- Gross domestic product (gdp) in India was 14.70 trillion international-$ in 2021 prices in 2025, according to Eurostat, OECD, IMF, and World Bank (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest gross domestic product (gdp) recorded in India?
- The highest recorded value was 14.70 trillion international-$ in 2021 prices in 2025.
- What is the lowest gross domestic product (gdp) recorded in India?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.85 trillion international-$ in 2021 prices in 1990.
- How does India rank for gross domestic product (gdp)?
- India ranks 3rd out of 198 countries with data for 2025.
- Is gross domestic product (gdp) rising or falling in India?
- Over the last ten years it is up 75.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this India data come from?
- The figures come from Eurostat, OECD, IMF, and World Bank (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Gross domestic product (GDP). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Total economic output of a country or region per year. This data is adjusted for inflation and differences in living costs between countries.