General government final consumption expenditure (constant LCU), per in India
India: General government final consumption expenditure (constant LCU), per was 8.34 constant LCU per US$ of GDP in 2025. ▼ Falling
Latest (2025)
8.34 constant LCU per US$ of GDP
Change on year
up 1.3%
World rank
55th
of 176 countries
All-time high
30.1 constant LCU per US$ of GDP
in 1966
All-time low
8.23 constant LCU per US$ of GDP
in 2024
Years of data
66
1960–2025
General government final consumption expenditure (constant LCU), per in India, 1960–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in constant LCU per US$ of GDP.
Analysis
The most recent figure for general government final consumption expenditure (constant lcu), per in India is 8.34 constant LCU per US$ of GDP, measured in 2025.
That represents a change of up 1.3% on the previous year and down 17.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, general government final consumption expenditure (constant lcu), per in India peaked at 30.1 constant LCU per US$ of GDP in 1966 and was at its lowest, 8.23 constant LCU per US$ of GDP, in 2024.
That places India 55th out of 176 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 66 years of available data.
General government final consumption expenditure (constant LCU), per in India, year by year
| Year | constant LCU per US$ of GDP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 19.92 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | — |
| 1961 | 20.23 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +1.6% |
| 1962 | 22.72 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +12.3% |
| 1963 | 24.31 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +7.0% |
| 1964 | 21.77 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -10.4% |
| 1965 | 22.65 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +4.0% |
| 1966 | 30.1 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +32.9% |
| 1967 | 28.1 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -6.6% |
| 1968 | 27.93 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -0.6% |
| 1969 | 27.77 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -0.6% |
| 1970 | 28.47 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +2.5% |
| 1971 | 28.97 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +1.8% |
| 1972 | 27.57 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -4.9% |
| 1973 | 23 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -16.5% |
| 1974 | 19.03 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -17.3% |
| 1975 | 21.09 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +10.8% |
| 1976 | 21.73 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +3.0% |
| 1977 | 19 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -12.6% |
| 1978 | 18.06 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -5.0% |
| 1979 | 17.22 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -4.6% |
| 1980 | 14.79 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -14.1% |
| 1981 | 14.85 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +0.4% |
| 1982 | 15.69 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +5.7% |
| 1983 | 15.07 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -3.9% |
| 1984 | 16.66 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +10.5% |
| 1985 | 16.8 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +0.9% |
| 1986 | 17.17 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +2.2% |
| 1987 | 16.57 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -3.5% |
| 1988 | 16.45 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -0.8% |
| 1989 | 17.36 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +5.5% |
| 1990 | 16.55 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -4.6% |
| 1991 | 19.64 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +18.6% |
| 1992 | 19.04 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -3.0% |
| 1993 | 20.81 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +9.3% |
| 1994 | 18.01 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -13.5% |
| 1995 | 17.63 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -2.1% |
| 1996 | 16.92 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -4.0% |
| 1997 | 17.79 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +5.1% |
| 1998 | 19.69 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +10.7% |
| 1999 | 20.22 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +2.6% |
| 2000 | 20.07 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -0.7% |
| 2001 | 19.83 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -1.2% |
| 2002 | 18.66 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -5.9% |
| 2003 | 16.25 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -12.9% |
| 2004 | 14.48 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -10.9% |
| 2005 | 13.62 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -5.9% |
| 2006 | 12.36 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -9.2% |
| 2007 | 10.45 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -15.4% |
| 2008 | 11.82 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +13.0% |
| 2009 | 12.05 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +2.0% |
| 2010 | 10.16 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -15.7% |
| 2011 | 9.95 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -2.1% |
| 2012 | 9.98 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +0.4% |
| 2013 | 9.88 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -1.0% |
| 2014 | 9.68 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -2.0% |
| 2015 | 10.08 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +4.2% |
| 2016 | 9.8 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -2.8% |
| 2017 | 9.5 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -3.1% |
| 2018 | 9.94 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +4.7% |
| 2019 | 9.85 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -0.9% |
| 2020 | 10.36 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +5.2% |
| 2021 | 8.75 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -15.5% |
| 2022 | 8.9 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +1.6% |
| 2023 | 8.31 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -6.6% |
| 2024 | 8.23 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -0.9% |
| 2025 | 8.34 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +1.3% |
India compared with similar countries
- India's 8.34 constant LCU per US$ of GDP is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 4.9 constant LCU per US$ of GDP, 1.7× the median. (44 countries reporting)
- India's 8.34 constant LCU per US$ of GDP is above the median for South Asia, which is 6.58 constant LCU per US$ of GDP, 1.3× the median. (6 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 24.55 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 19.92 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 30.1 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 1970s | 22.41 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 17.22 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 28.97 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 1980s | 16.14 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 14.79 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 17.36 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 1990s | 18.63 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 16.55 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 20.81 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2000s | 14.96 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 10.45 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 20.07 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2010s | 9.88 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 9.5 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 10.16 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2020s | 8.81 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 8.23 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 10.36 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 6 |
Countries ranked near India
- 52 Democratic Republic of Congo 10.6 constant LCU per US$ of GDP compare
- 53 Pakistan 9.73 constant LCU per US$ of GDP compare
- 54 Albania 9.44 constant LCU per US$ of GDP compare
- 56 Russia 7.55 constant LCU per US$ of GDP compare
- 57 Philippines 7.18 constant LCU per US$ of GDP compare
- 58 Kazakhstan 7.15 constant LCU per US$ of GDP 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$), annual growth rate 8.87 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is general government final consumption expenditure (constant lcu), per in India?
- General government final consumption expenditure (constant lcu), per in India was 8.34 constant LCU per US$ of GDP in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest general government final consumption expenditure (constant lcu), per recorded in India?
- The highest recorded value was 30.1 constant LCU per US$ of GDP in 1966.
- What is the lowest general government final consumption expenditure (constant lcu), per recorded in India?
- The lowest recorded value was 8.23 constant LCU per US$ of GDP in 2024.
- How does India rank for general government final consumption expenditure (constant lcu), per?
- India ranks 55th out of 176 countries with data for 2025.
- Is general government final consumption expenditure (constant lcu), per rising or falling in India?
- Over the last ten years it is down 17.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- 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 unit of GDP. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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General government final consumption expenditure (constant LCU) divided by GDP (current US$), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.
General government final consumption expenditure (constant LCU) ÷ GDP (current US$)
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General government final consumption expenditure (constant LCU) divided by GDP (current US$), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.