Gross domestic product (GDP), per square kilometre (Bolt) in India
India: Gross domestic product (GDP), per square kilometre (Bolt) was 3.52 million international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2022)
3.52 million international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre
Change on year
up 6.9%
World rank
35th
of 164 countries
All-time high
3.52 million international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre
in 2022
All-time low
180,396 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre
in 1961
Years of data
62
1961–2022
Gross domestic product (GDP), per square kilometre in India, 1961–2022
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre.
Analysis
India recorded 3.52 million international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre for gross domestic product (gdp), per square kilometre in 2022. That is the highest value across all 62 years on record.
The figure is up 6.9% on the previous year and up 73.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross domestic product (gdp), per square kilometre in India peaked at 3.52 million international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre in 2022 and was at its lowest, 180,396 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre, in 1961.
India ranks 35th of 164 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Gross domestic product (GDP), per square kilometre (Bolt) in India, year by year
| Year | international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 180,396 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | — |
| 1962 | 184,459 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +2.3% |
| 1963 | 193,828 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +5.1% |
| 1964 | 208,687 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +7.7% |
| 1965 | 200,480 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | -3.9% |
| 1966 | 202,283 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +0.9% |
| 1967 | 218,861 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +8.2% |
| 1968 | 224,748 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +2.7% |
| 1969 | 239,663 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +6.6% |
| 1970 | 251,832 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +5.1% |
| 1971 | 254,157 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +0.9% |
| 1972 | 253,446 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | -0.3% |
| 1973 | 265,304 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +4.7% |
| 1974 | 268,060 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +1.0% |
| 1975 | 291,946 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +8.9% |
| 1976 | 295,487 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +1.2% |
| 1977 | 318,579 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +7.8% |
| 1978 | 335,640 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +5.4% |
| 1979 | 318,691 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | -5.0% |
| 1980 | 341,418 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +7.1% |
| 1981 | 362,385 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +6.1% |
| 1982 | 373,861 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +3.2% |
| 1983 | 404,397 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +8.2% |
| 1984 | 420,057 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +3.9% |
| 1985 | 436,770 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +4.0% |
| 1986 | 455,104 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +4.2% |
| 1987 | 475,207 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +4.4% |
| 1988 | 524,719 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +10.4% |
| 1989 | 559,577 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +6.6% |
| 1990 | 588,926 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +5.2% |
| 1991 | 594,812 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +1.0% |
| 1992 | 622,802 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +4.7% |
| 1993 | 653,961 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +5.0% |
| 1994 | 691,187 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +5.7% |
| 1995 | 736,428 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +6.5% |
| 1996 | 788,792 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +7.1% |
| 1997 | 816,228 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +3.5% |
| 1998 | 863,668 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +5.8% |
| 1999 | 911,597 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +5.5% |
| 2000 | 943,256 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +3.5% |
| 2001 | 989,089 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +4.9% |
| 2002 | 1.02 million international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +2.9% |
| 2003 | 1.09 million international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +7.5% |
| 2004 | 1.18 million international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +7.5% |
| 2005 | 1.26 million international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +7.4% |
| 2006 | 1.37 million international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +8.5% |
| 2007 | 1.48 million international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +8.2% |
| 2008 | 1.56 million international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +5.6% |
| 2009 | 1.68 million international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +7.4% |
| 2010 | 1.80 million international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +7.4% |
| 2011 | 1.92 million international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +6.7% |
| 2012 | 2.04 million international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +5.8% |
| 2013 | 2.16 million international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +6.1% |
| 2014 | 2.31 million international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +7.0% |
| 2015 | 2.49 million international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +7.5% |
| 2016 | 2.71 million international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +9.0% |
| 2017 | 2.88 million international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +6.1% |
| 2018 | 3.09 million international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +7.3% |
| 2019 | 3.23 million international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +4.6% |
| 2020 | 3.01 million international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | -6.8% |
| 2021 | 3.30 million international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +9.6% |
| 2022 | 3.52 million international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +6.9% |
India compared with similar countries
- India's 3.52 million international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 364,176 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre, 9.7× the median. (41 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 205,934 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | 180,396 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | 239,663 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | 9 |
| 1970s | 285,314 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | 251,832 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | 335,640 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | 10 |
| 1980s | 435,350 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | 341,418 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | 559,577 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | 10 |
| 1990s | 726,840 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | 588,926 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | 911,597 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.26 million international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | 943,256 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | 1.68 million international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.46 million international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | 1.80 million international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | 3.23 million international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2020s | 3.28 million international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | 3.01 million international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | 3.52 million international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | 3 |
Countries ranked near India
- 32 Palestine 4.00 million international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre compare
- 33 Dominican Republic 3.97 million international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre compare
- 34 Cyprus 3.71 million international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre compare
- 36 Slovenia 3.45 million international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre compare
- 37 Philippines 3.40 million international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre compare
- 38 Spain 3.25 million international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre compare
More economy & growth data for India
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- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 6.5 Percent per annum (2029)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, annual growth rate 5.07 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0047 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per capita 12.83 units per person (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, annual growth rate 0.0511 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.0035 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per capita 9.37 units per person (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, US dollar, annual growth rate 2.33 % change on previous year (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0033 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross domestic product (gdp), per square kilometre in India?
- Gross domestic product (gdp), per square kilometre in India was 3.52 million international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre in 2022, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest gross domestic product (gdp), per square kilometre recorded in India?
- The highest recorded value was 3.52 million international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre in 2022.
- What is the lowest gross domestic product (gdp), per square kilometre recorded in India?
- The lowest recorded value was 180,396 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre in 1961.
- How does India rank for gross domestic product (gdp), per square kilometre?
- India ranks 35th out of 164 countries with data for 2022.
- Is gross domestic product (gdp), per square kilometre rising or falling in India?
- Over the last ten years it is up 73.1%. 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 Gross domestic product (GDP), per square kilometre. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
Gross domestic product (GDP) 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.
Gross domestic product (GDP) ÷ Land area (sq. km)
Computed from
- Gross domestic product (GDP) Bolt and van Zanden – Maddison Project Database 2023 – with major processing by Our World in Data
- 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
Gross domestic product (GDP) 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.