Gross domestic product (GDP), Per capita, purchasing power parity in India
India: Gross domestic product (GDP), Per capita, purchasing power parity was 18,485 in 2031. ◆ Volatile
Gross domestic product (GDP), Per capita, purchasing power parity in India, 1980–2031
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
India recorded 18,485 for gross domestic product (gdp), per capita, purchasing power parity in 2031. That is the highest value across all 52 years on record.
That represents a change of up 7.6% on the previous year and up 135.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross domestic product (gdp), per capita, purchasing power parity in India peaked at 18,485 in 2031 and was at its lowest, 524.78, in 1980.
India ranks 23rd of 26 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Gross domestic product (GDP), Per capita, purchasing power parity in India, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 524.78 | — |
| 1981 | 594.8 | +13.3% |
| 1982 | 638.43 | +7.3% |
| 1983 | 695.32 | +8.9% |
| 1984 | 730.6 | +5.1% |
| 1985 | 775.05 | +6.1% |
| 1986 | 809.52 | +4.4% |
| 1987 | 843.03 | +4.1% |
| 1988 | 935.49 | +11.0% |
| 1989 | 1,007 | +7.7% |
| 1990 | 1,079 | +7.1% |
| 1991 | 1,103 | +2.2% |
| 1992 | 1,165 | +5.6% |
| 1993 | 1,223 | +5.0% |
| 1994 | 1,305 | +6.7% |
| 1995 | 1,405 | +7.6% |
| 1996 | 1,508 | +7.4% |
| 1997 | 1,565 | +3.8% |
| 1998 | 1,649 | +5.3% |
| 1999 | 1,786 | +8.3% |
| 2000 | 1,861 | +4.2% |
| 2001 | 1,958 | +5.2% |
| 2002 | 2,026 | +3.5% |
| 2003 | 2,191 | +8.1% |
| 2004 | 2,387 | +9.0% |
| 2005 | 2,614 | +9.5% |
| 2006 | 2,866 | +9.7% |
| 2007 | 3,122 | +8.9% |
| 2008 | 3,234 | +3.6% |
| 2009 | 3,459 | +7.0% |
| 2010 | 3,744 | +8.2% |
| 2011 | 3,965 | +5.9% |
| 2012 | 4,201 | +6.0% |
| 2013 | 4,485 | +6.8% |
| 2014 | 4,840 | +7.9% |
| 2015 | 5,212 | +7.7% |
| 2016 | 5,629 | +8.0% |
| 2017 | 6,048 | +7.5% |
| 2018 | 6,592 | +9.0% |
| 2019 | 7,001 | +6.2% |
| 2020 | 6,802 | -2.8% |
| 2021 | 7,840 | +15.2% |
| 2022 | 8,965 | +14.4% |
| 2023 | 9,880 | +10.2% |
| 2024 | 10,747 | +8.8% |
| 2025 | 11,789 | +9.7% |
| 2026 | 12,801 | +8.6% |
| 2027 | 13,819 | +8.0% |
| 2028 | 14,836 | +7.4% |
| 2029 | 15,958 | +7.6% |
| 2030 | 17,175 | +7.6% |
| 2031 | 18,485 | +7.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 755.43 | 524.78 | 1,007 | 10 |
| 1990s | 1,379 | 1,079 | 1,786 | 10 |
| 2000s | 2,572 | 1,861 | 3,459 | 10 |
| 2010s | 5,172 | 3,744 | 7,001 | 10 |
| 2020s | 11,344 | 6,802 | 15,958 | 10 |
| 2030s | 17,830 | 17,175 | 18,485 | 2 |
Countries ranked near India
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), per capita, purchasing power parity in India?
- Gross domestic product (gdp), per capita, purchasing power parity in India was 18,485 in 2031, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest gross domestic product (gdp), per capita, purchasing power parity recorded in India?
- The highest recorded value was 18,485 in 2031.
- What is the lowest gross domestic product (gdp), per capita, purchasing power parity recorded in India?
- The lowest recorded value was 524.78 in 1980.
- How does India rank for gross domestic product (gdp), per capita, purchasing power parity?
- India ranks 23rd out of 26 countries with data for 2031.
- Is gross domestic product (gdp), per capita, purchasing power parity rising or falling in India?
- Over the last ten years it is up 135.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this India data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of Gross domestic product (GDP), Per capita, purchasing power parity (PPP) international dollar, ICP benchmarks 2017-2021 (9/26/2025). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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