Gross domestic savings in South Asia
South Asia: Gross domestic savings was 1.42 trillion current US$ in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
1.42 trillion current US$
Change on year
up 3.7%
Rank
19th
of 41 groups
All-time high
1.42 trillion current US$
in 2025
All-time low
2.51 billion current US$
in 1960
Years of data
66
1960–2025
Gross domestic savings in South Asia, 1960–2025
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks. Measured in current US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for gross domestic savings in South Asia is 1.42 trillion current US$, measured in 2025. That is the highest value across all 66 years on record.
That represents a change of up 3.7% on the previous year and up 99.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross domestic savings in South Asia peaked at 1.42 trillion current US$ in 2025 and was at its lowest, 2.51 billion current US$, in 1960.
That places South Asia 19th out of 41 groups with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Gross domestic savings in South Asia, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 2.51 billion current US$ | — |
| 1961 | 3.03 billion current US$ | +20.6% |
| 1962 | 3.84 billion current US$ | +26.9% |
| 1963 | 4.88 billion current US$ | +27.0% |
| 1964 | 5.44 billion current US$ | +11.5% |
| 1965 | 5.47 billion current US$ | +0.7% |
| 1966 | 3.66 billion current US$ | -33.2% |
| 1967 | 3.37 billion current US$ | -7.9% |
| 1968 | 6.12 billion current US$ | +81.7% |
| 1969 | 7.31 billion current US$ | +19.4% |
| 1970 | 7.78 billion current US$ | +6.5% |
| 1971 | 7.06 billion current US$ | -9.3% |
| 1972 | 7.33 billion current US$ | +3.7% |
| 1973 | 10.54 billion current US$ | +43.8% |
| 1974 | 9.72 billion current US$ | -7.7% |
| 1975 | 13.08 billion current US$ | +34.6% |
| 1976 | 15.64 billion current US$ | +19.5% |
| 1977 | 18.68 billion current US$ | +19.5% |
| 1978 | 19.53 billion current US$ | +4.5% |
| 1979 | 22.26 billion current US$ | +14.0% |
| 1980 | 23.79 billion current US$ | +6.8% |
| 1981 | 30.82 billion current US$ | +29.5% |
| 1982 | 32.48 billion current US$ | +5.4% |
| 1983 | 33.75 billion current US$ | +3.9% |
| 1984 | 33.78 billion current US$ | +0.1% |
| 1985 | 41.13 billion current US$ | +21.8% |
| 1986 | 41.86 billion current US$ | +1.8% |
| 1987 | 50.31 billion current US$ | +20.2% |
| 1988 | 58.47 billion current US$ | +16.2% |
| 1989 | 64.96 billion current US$ | +11.1% |
| 1990 | 75.14 billion current US$ | +15.7% |
| 1991 | 64.78 billion current US$ | -13.8% |
| 1992 | 72.94 billion current US$ | +12.6% |
| 1993 | 71.45 billion current US$ | -2.0% |
| 1994 | 87.03 billion current US$ | +21.8% |
| 1995 | 99.72 billion current US$ | +14.6% |
| 1996 | 108.34 billion current US$ | +8.7% |
| 1997 | 114.77 billion current US$ | +5.9% |
| 1998 | 114.10 billion current US$ | -0.6% |
| 1999 | 121.40 billion current US$ | +6.4% |
| 2000 | 127.31 billion current US$ | +4.9% |
| 2001 | 130.83 billion current US$ | +2.8% |
| 2002 | 145.89 billion current US$ | +11.5% |
| 2003 | 182.60 billion current US$ | +25.2% |
| 2004 | 238.59 billion current US$ | +30.7% |
| 2005 | 283.17 billion current US$ | +18.7% |
| 2006 | 340.32 billion current US$ | +20.2% |
| 2007 | 439.85 billion current US$ | +29.2% |
| 2008 | 416.10 billion current US$ | -5.4% |
| 2009 | 464.95 billion current US$ | +11.7% |
| 2010 | 614.52 billion current US$ | +32.2% |
| 2011 | 642.78 billion current US$ | +4.6% |
| 2012 | 651.98 billion current US$ | +1.4% |
| 2013 | 656.37 billion current US$ | +0.7% |
| 2014 | 707.31 billion current US$ | +7.8% |
| 2015 | 713.49 billion current US$ | +0.9% |
| 2016 | 799.34 billion current US$ | +12.0% |
| 2017 | 926.11 billion current US$ | +15.9% |
| 2018 | 930.15 billion current US$ | +0.4% |
| 2019 | 924.30 billion current US$ | -0.6% |
| 2020 | 856.87 billion current US$ | -7.3% |
| 2021 | 1.04 trillion current US$ | +21.5% |
| 2022 | 1.17 trillion current US$ | +12.6% |
| 2023 | 1.29 trillion current US$ | +9.9% |
| 2024 | 1.37 trillion current US$ | +6.5% |
| 2025 | 1.42 trillion current US$ | +3.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 4.56 billion current US$ | 2.51 billion current US$ | 7.31 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 1970s | 13.16 billion current US$ | 7.06 billion current US$ | 22.26 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 41.13 billion current US$ | 23.79 billion current US$ | 64.96 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 92.97 billion current US$ | 64.78 billion current US$ | 121.40 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 276.96 billion current US$ | 127.31 billion current US$ | 464.95 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 756.63 billion current US$ | 614.52 billion current US$ | 930.15 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.19 trillion current US$ | 856.87 billion current US$ | 1.42 trillion current US$ | 6 |
Countries ranked near South Asia
- 16 Australia 449.56 billion current US$ compare
- 17 Saudi Arabia 423.90 billion current US$ compare
- 18 Netherlands 413.67 billion current US$ compare
- 19 Switzerland 401.04 billion current US$ compare
- 20 Brazil 397.30 billion current US$ compare
- 21 Singapore 354.23 billion current US$ compare
- 22 Mexico 329.46 billion current US$ compare
More economy & growth data for South Asia
- Industry (including construction), value added 1.16 trillion constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- Trade 44.6% (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added 587.10 billion constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added 2.4% (2025)
- Trade in services 14.5% (2025)
- Manufacturing, value added 686.25 billion constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- Manufacturing, value added 14.3% (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added 1.19 trillion current US$ (2025)
- Services, value added 49.8% (2025)
- Services, value added 8.3% (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross domestic savings in South Asia?
- Gross domestic savings in South Asia was 1.42 trillion current US$ in 2025, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks.
- What is the highest gross domestic savings recorded in South Asia?
- The highest recorded value was 1.42 trillion current US$ in 2025.
- What is the lowest gross domestic savings recorded in South Asia?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.51 billion current US$ in 1960.
- How does South Asia rank for gross domestic savings?
- South Asia ranks 19th out of 41 groups with data for 2025.
- Is gross domestic savings rising or falling in South Asia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 99.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South Asia data come from?
- The figures come from Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks, published as part of Gross domestic savings (current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Gross domestic savings are calculated as GDP less final consumption expenditure (total consumption). This indicator is expressed in current prices, meaning no adjustment has been made to account for price changes over time. This indicator is expressed in United States dollars.