GNI per capita in South Asia
South Asia: GNI per capita was 1,860 US$ in 2020. ◆ Volatile
GNI per capita in South Asia, 1990–2020
Source: World Bank national accounts data, and OECD National Accounts data files. Measured in US$.
Analysis
In 2020, gni per capita in South Asia stood at 1,860 US$.
The figure is down 5.9% on the previous year and up 48.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gni per capita in South Asia peaked at 1,976 US$ in 2019 and was at its lowest, 308.98 US$, in 1991.
South Asia ranks 31st of 42 groups on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
GNI per capita in South Asia, year by year
| Year | US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 355.62 US$ | — |
| 1991 | 308.98 US$ | -13.1% |
| 1992 | 321.12 US$ | +3.9% |
| 1993 | 311.68 US$ | -2.9% |
| 1994 | 346.4 US$ | +11.1% |
| 1995 | 376.99 US$ | +8.8% |
| 1996 | 404.66 US$ | +7.3% |
| 1997 | 416.38 US$ | +2.9% |
| 1998 | 413.96 US$ | -0.6% |
| 1999 | 435.85 US$ | +5.3% |
| 2000 | 449.82 US$ | +3.2% |
| 2001 | 452.93 US$ | +0.7% |
| 2002 | 467.67 US$ | +3.3% |
| 2003 | 536.51 US$ | +14.7% |
| 2004 | 611.85 US$ | +14.0% |
| 2005 | 689.05 US$ | +12.6% |
| 2006 | 771.94 US$ | +12.0% |
| 2007 | 957.53 US$ | +24.0% |
| 2008 | 956.91 US$ | -0.1% |
| 2009 | 1,039 US$ | +8.6% |
| 2010 | 1,250 US$ | +20.3% |
| 2011 | 1,363 US$ | +9.1% |
| 2012 | 1,357 US$ | -0.4% |
| 2013 | 1,374 US$ | +1.2% |
| 2014 | 1,485 US$ | +8.1% |
| 2015 | 1,533 US$ | +3.2% |
| 2016 | 1,673 US$ | +9.2% |
| 2017 | 1,897 US$ | +13.4% |
| 2018 | 1,931 US$ | +1.8% |
| 2019 | 1,976 US$ | +2.4% |
| 2020 | 1,860 US$ | -5.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 369.16 US$ | 308.98 US$ | 435.85 US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 693.31 US$ | 449.82 US$ | 1,039 US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 1,584 US$ | 1,250 US$ | 1,976 US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 1,860 US$ | 1,860 US$ | 1,860 US$ | 1 |
Countries ranked near South Asia
More economy & growth data for South Asia
- Households and NPISHs Final consumption expenditure per capita growth 6.5% (2025)
- Households and NPISHs Final consumption expenditure 2.69 trillion current US$ (2025)
- Households and NPISHs Final consumption expenditure 2.54 trillion constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- Households and NPISHs Final consumption expenditure 7.5% (2025)
- Households and NPISHs Final consumption expenditure per capita 1,504 constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- Imports of goods and services 23.5% (2025)
- Final consumption expenditure 3.15 trillion current US$ (2025)
- Households and NPISHs final consumption expenditure 58.7% (2025)
- Trade 44.6% (2025)
- External balance on goods and services -2.4% (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gni per capita in South Asia?
- Gni per capita in South Asia was 1,860 US$ in 2020, according to World Bank national accounts data, and OECD National Accounts data files.
- What is the highest gni per capita recorded in South Asia?
- The highest recorded value was 1,976 US$ in 2019.
- What is the lowest gni per capita recorded in South Asia?
- The lowest recorded value was 308.98 US$ in 1991.
- How does South Asia rank for gni per capita?
- South Asia ranks 31st out of 42 groups with data for 2020.
- Is gni per capita rising or falling in South Asia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 48.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South Asia data come from?
- The figures come from World Bank national accounts data, and OECD National Accounts data files, published as part of GNI per capita (US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
GNI per capita is gross national income divided by midyear population. GNI (formerly GNP) is the sum of value added by all resident producers plus any product taxes (less subsidies) not included in the valuation of output plus net receipts of primary income (compensation of employees and property income) from abroad. Data are in current U.S. dollars.