General government final consumption expenditure (constant LCU), per in India
India: General government final consumption expenditure (constant LCU), per was 9.78 million constant LCU per square kilometre in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
9.78 million constant LCU per square kilometre
Change on year
up 0.6%
World rank
47th
of 172 countries
All-time high
9.78 million constant LCU per square kilometre
in 2023
All-time low
267,002 constant LCU per square kilometre
in 1961
Years of data
63
1961–2023
General government final consumption expenditure (constant LCU), per in India, 1961–2023
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in constant LCU per square kilometre.
Analysis
In 2023, general government final consumption expenditure (constant lcu), per in India stood at 9.78 million constant LCU per square kilometre. That is the highest value across all 63 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 0.6% on the previous year and up 58.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, general government final consumption expenditure (constant lcu), per in India peaked at 9.78 million constant LCU per square kilometre in 2023 and was at its lowest, 267,002 constant LCU per square kilometre, in 1961.
India ranks 47th of 172 countries 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.
General government final consumption expenditure (constant LCU), per in India, year by year
| Year | constant LCU per square kilometre | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 267,002 constant LCU per square kilometre | — |
| 1962 | 322,154 constant LCU per square kilometre | +20.7% |
| 1963 | 395,871 constant LCU per square kilometre | +22.9% |
| 1964 | 413,569 constant LCU per square kilometre | +4.5% |
| 1965 | 453,658 constant LCU per square kilometre | +9.7% |
| 1966 | 461,444 constant LCU per square kilometre | +1.7% |
| 1967 | 473,892 constant LCU per square kilometre | +2.7% |
| 1968 | 498,754 constant LCU per square kilometre | +5.2% |
| 1969 | 545,892 constant LCU per square kilometre | +9.5% |
| 1970 | 597,705 constant LCU per square kilometre | +9.5% |
| 1971 | 656,288 constant LCU per square kilometre | +9.8% |
| 1972 | 662,578 constant LCU per square kilometre | +1.0% |
| 1973 | 661,650 constant LCU per square kilometre | -0.1% |
| 1974 | 636,929 constant LCU per square kilometre | -3.7% |
| 1975 | 698,448 constant LCU per square kilometre | +9.7% |
| 1976 | 750,739 constant LCU per square kilometre | +7.5% |
| 1977 | 776,412 constant LCU per square kilometre | +3.4% |
| 1978 | 833,859 constant LCU per square kilometre | +7.4% |
| 1979 | 886,035 constant LCU per square kilometre | +6.3% |
| 1980 | 927,146 constant LCU per square kilometre | +4.6% |
| 1981 | 966,171 constant LCU per square kilometre | +4.2% |
| 1982 | 1.06 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +9.6% |
| 1983 | 1.11 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +4.5% |
| 1984 | 1.19 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +7.4% |
| 1985 | 1.31 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +10.5% |
| 1986 | 1.44 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +9.4% |
| 1987 | 1.56 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +8.2% |
| 1988 | 1.64 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +5.5% |
| 1989 | 1.73 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +5.3% |
| 1990 | 1.79 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +3.4% |
| 1991 | 1.78 million constant LCU per square kilometre | -0.2% |
| 1992 | 1.85 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +3.5% |
| 1993 | 1.96 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +5.9% |
| 1994 | 1.98 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +1.4% |
| 1995 | 2.14 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +7.8% |
| 1996 | 2.24 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +4.6% |
| 1997 | 2.49 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +11.3% |
| 1998 | 2.79 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +12.2% |
| 1999 | 3.12 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +11.8% |
| 2000 | 3.16 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +1.4% |
| 2001 | 3.24 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +2.4% |
| 2002 | 3.23 million constant LCU per square kilometre | -0.2% |
| 2003 | 3.32 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +2.8% |
| 2004 | 3.45 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +4.0% |
| 2005 | 3.76 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +8.8% |
| 2006 | 3.91 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +4.1% |
| 2007 | 4.28 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +9.4% |
| 2008 | 4.76 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +11.4% |
| 2009 | 5.44 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +14.2% |
| 2010 | 5.72 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +5.2% |
| 2011 | 6.10 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +6.5% |
| 2012 | 6.14 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +0.6% |
| 2013 | 6.17 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +0.6% |
| 2014 | 6.64 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +7.6% |
| 2015 | 7.13 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +7.5% |
| 2016 | 7.57 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +6.1% |
| 2017 | 8.47 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +11.9% |
| 2018 | 9.04 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +6.7% |
| 2019 | 9.39 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +3.9% |
| 2020 | 9.32 million constant LCU per square kilometre | -0.8% |
| 2021 | 9.32 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +0.0% |
| 2022 | 9.72 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +4.3% |
| 2023 | 9.78 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +0.6% |
India compared with similar countries
- India's 9.78 million constant LCU per square kilometre is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 968,066 constant LCU per square kilometre, 10.1× the median. (44 countries reporting)
- India's 9.78 million constant LCU per square kilometre is below the median for South Asia, which is 12.42 million constant LCU per square kilometre, 79% of the median. (6 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 425,804 constant LCU per square kilometre | 267,002 constant LCU per square kilometre | 545,892 constant LCU per square kilometre | 9 |
| 1970s | 716,064 constant LCU per square kilometre | 597,705 constant LCU per square kilometre | 886,035 constant LCU per square kilometre | 10 |
| 1980s | 1.29 million constant LCU per square kilometre | 927,146 constant LCU per square kilometre | 1.73 million constant LCU per square kilometre | 10 |
| 1990s | 2.21 million constant LCU per square kilometre | 1.78 million constant LCU per square kilometre | 3.12 million constant LCU per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2000s | 3.86 million constant LCU per square kilometre | 3.16 million constant LCU per square kilometre | 5.44 million constant LCU per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2010s | 7.24 million constant LCU per square kilometre | 5.72 million constant LCU per square kilometre | 9.39 million constant LCU per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2020s | 9.54 million constant LCU per square kilometre | 9.32 million constant LCU per square kilometre | 9.78 million constant LCU per square kilometre | 4 |
Countries ranked near India
- 44 Qatar 10.69 million constant LCU per square kilometre compare
- 45 Philippines 10.06 million constant LCU per square kilometre compare
- 46 Benin 9.89 million constant LCU per square kilometre compare
- 48 Malta 9.67 million constant LCU per square kilometre compare
- 49 Albania 9.03 million constant LCU per square kilometre compare
- 50 Iceland 8.88 million constant LCU per square kilometre 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 general government final consumption expenditure (constant lcu), per in India?
- General government final consumption expenditure (constant lcu), per in India was 9.78 million constant LCU per square kilometre in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest general government final consumption expenditure (constant lcu), per recorded in India?
- The highest recorded value was 9.78 million constant LCU per square kilometre in 2023.
- What is the lowest general government final consumption expenditure (constant lcu), per recorded in India?
- The lowest recorded value was 267,002 constant LCU per square kilometre in 1961.
- How does India rank for general government final consumption expenditure (constant lcu), per?
- India ranks 47th out of 172 countries with data for 2023.
- Is general government final consumption expenditure (constant lcu), per rising or falling in India?
- Over the last ten years it is up 58.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this India data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of General government final consumption expenditure (constant LCU), per square kilometre. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
General government final consumption expenditure (constant LCU) divided by Land area (sq. km), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.
General government final consumption expenditure (constant LCU) ÷ Land area (sq. km)
Computed from
- General government final consumption expenditure Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks
- Land area FAOSTAT, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)
Statizoid computes this series; the underlying measurements belong to the publishers named above. The arithmetic is applied to every country and year where both inputs report, and nothing is estimated unless the page says so.
About this data
General government final consumption expenditure (constant LCU) divided by Land area (sq. km), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.