Gross national expenditure (current US$) in South Asia (IDA & IBRD)
South Asia (IDA & IBRD): Gross national expenditure (current US$) was 4.70 trillion current US$ in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
4.70 trillion current US$
Change on year
up 5.4%
Rank
25th
of 43 groups
All-time high
4.70 trillion current US$
in 2025
All-time low
48.30 billion current US$
in 1960
Years of data
66
1960–2025
Gross national expenditure in South Asia (IDA & IBRD), 1960–2025
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks. Measured in current US$.
Analysis
South Asia (IDA & IBRD) recorded 4.70 trillion current US$ for gross national expenditure in 2025. That is the highest value across all 66 years on record.
The figure is up 5.4% on the previous year and up 90.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross national expenditure in South Asia (IDA & IBRD) peaked at 4.70 trillion current US$ in 2025 and was at its lowest, 48.30 billion current US$, in 1960.
That places South Asia (IDA & IBRD) 25th out of 43 groups with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Gross national expenditure (current US$) in South Asia (IDA & IBRD), year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 48.30 billion current US$ | — |
| 1961 | 51.67 billion current US$ | +7.0% |
| 1962 | 54.39 billion current US$ | +5.3% |
| 1963 | 61.13 billion current US$ | +12.4% |
| 1964 | 70.79 billion current US$ | +15.8% |
| 1965 | 76.00 billion current US$ | +7.4% |
| 1966 | 60.80 billion current US$ | -20.0% |
| 1967 | 67.54 billion current US$ | +11.1% |
| 1968 | 68.44 billion current US$ | +1.3% |
| 1969 | 74.83 billion current US$ | +9.3% |
| 1970 | 80.39 billion current US$ | +7.4% |
| 1971 | 87.20 billion current US$ | +8.5% |
| 1972 | 89.59 billion current US$ | +2.7% |
| 1973 | 105.03 billion current US$ | +17.2% |
| 1974 | 132.33 billion current US$ | +26.0% |
| 1975 | 132.50 billion current US$ | +0.1% |
| 1976 | 124.97 billion current US$ | -5.7% |
| 1977 | 146.65 billion current US$ | +17.3% |
| 1978 | 170.19 billion current US$ | +16.1% |
| 1979 | 192.03 billion current US$ | +12.8% |
| 1980 | 229.19 billion current US$ | +19.4% |
| 1981 | 246.14 billion current US$ | +7.4% |
| 1982 | 251.47 billion current US$ | +2.2% |
| 1983 | 262.62 billion current US$ | +4.4% |
| 1984 | 262.65 billion current US$ | +0.0% |
| 1985 | 291.70 billion current US$ | +11.1% |
| 1986 | 311.26 billion current US$ | +6.7% |
| 1987 | 343.55 billion current US$ | +10.4% |
| 1988 | 362.75 billion current US$ | +5.6% |
| 1989 | 359.90 billion current US$ | -0.8% |
| 1990 | 387.85 billion current US$ | +7.8% |
| 1991 | 328.08 billion current US$ | -15.4% |
| 1992 | 350.85 billion current US$ | +6.9% |
| 1993 | 330.85 billion current US$ | -5.7% |
| 1994 | 389.73 billion current US$ | +17.8% |
| 1995 | 436.67 billion current US$ | +12.0% |
| 1996 | 457.16 billion current US$ | +4.7% |
| 1997 | 496.16 billion current US$ | +8.5% |
| 1998 | 503.92 billion current US$ | +1.6% |
| 1999 | 573.76 billion current US$ | +13.9% |
| 2000 | 560.86 billion current US$ | -2.2% |
| 2001 | 599.43 billion current US$ | +6.9% |
| 2002 | 626.95 billion current US$ | +4.6% |
| 2003 | 725.71 billion current US$ | +15.8% |
| 2004 | 844.56 billion current US$ | +16.4% |
| 2005 | 982.92 billion current US$ | +16.4% |
| 2006 | 1.12 trillion current US$ | +13.6% |
| 2007 | 1.46 trillion current US$ | +30.5% |
| 2008 | 1.44 trillion current US$ | -1.0% |
| 2009 | 1.62 trillion current US$ | +12.2% |
| 2010 | 1.99 trillion current US$ | +22.8% |
| 2011 | 2.20 trillion current US$ | +10.6% |
| 2012 | 2.18 trillion current US$ | -0.7% |
| 2013 | 2.16 trillion current US$ | -0.8% |
| 2014 | 2.40 trillion current US$ | +11.0% |
| 2015 | 2.47 trillion current US$ | +2.9% |
| 2016 | 2.69 trillion current US$ | +9.0% |
| 2017 | 3.11 trillion current US$ | +15.6% |
| 2018 | 3.26 trillion current US$ | +4.7% |
| 2019 | 3.41 trillion current US$ | +4.6% |
| 2020 | 3.25 trillion current US$ | -4.8% |
| 2021 | 3.87 trillion current US$ | +19.2% |
| 2022 | 3.97 trillion current US$ | +2.5% |
| 2023 | 4.16 trillion current US$ | +5.0% |
| 2024 | 4.46 trillion current US$ | +7.2% |
| 2025 | 4.70 trillion current US$ | +5.4% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 63.39 billion current US$ | 48.30 billion current US$ | 76.00 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 1970s | 126.09 billion current US$ | 80.39 billion current US$ | 192.03 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 292.12 billion current US$ | 229.19 billion current US$ | 362.75 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 425.50 billion current US$ | 328.08 billion current US$ | 573.76 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 997.57 billion current US$ | 560.86 billion current US$ | 1.62 trillion current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.59 trillion current US$ | 1.99 trillion current US$ | 3.41 trillion current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 4.07 trillion current US$ | 3.25 trillion current US$ | 4.70 trillion current US$ | 6 |
Countries ranked near South Asia (IDA & IBRD)
- 22 Belgium 740.10 billion current US$ compare
- 23 Argentina 690.09 billion current US$ compare
- 24 Sweden 654.80 billion current US$ compare
- 25 Israel 597.78 billion current US$ compare
- 26 Austria 564.48 billion current US$ compare
- 27 Thailand 560.76 billion current US$ compare
- 28 Philippines 553.78 billion current US$ compare
More economy & growth data for South Asia (IDA & IBRD)
- Households and NPISHs Final consumption expenditure (current US$) 0.5874 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- General government final consumption expenditure (constant 2015 US$) 6.17 % change on previous year (2025)
- General government final consumption expenditure (constant 2015 US$) 0.0821 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- General government final consumption expenditure (constant 2015 US$) 221.99 constant 2015 US$ per person (2025)
- Households and NPISHs Final consumption expenditure (current US$) 5.38 % change on previous year (2025)
- Households and NPISHs Final consumption expenditure (constant 2015) 7.46 % change on previous year (2025)
- Households and NPISHs Final consumption expenditure (constant 2015) 1,504 constant 2015 US$ per person (2025)
- Households and NPISHs Final consumption expenditure (constant 2015) 0.5559 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- General government final consumption expenditure (current US$), per 275.19 current US$ per person (2025)
- Households and NPISHs Final consumption expenditure (current US$) 1,589 current US$ per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross national expenditure in South Asia (IDA & IBRD)?
- Gross national expenditure in South Asia (IDA & IBRD) was 4.70 trillion current US$ in 2025, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks.
- What is the highest gross national expenditure recorded in South Asia (IDA & IBRD)?
- The highest recorded value was 4.70 trillion current US$ in 2025.
- What is the lowest gross national expenditure recorded in South Asia (IDA & IBRD)?
- The lowest recorded value was 48.30 billion current US$ in 1960.
- How does South Asia (IDA & IBRD) rank for gross national expenditure?
- South Asia (IDA & IBRD) ranks 25th out of 43 groups with data for 2025.
- Is gross national expenditure rising or falling in South Asia (IDA & IBRD)?
- Over the last ten years it is up 90.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South Asia (IDA & IBRD) data come from?
- The figures come from Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks, published as part of Gross national expenditure (current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Gross national expenditure is the sum of household final consumption expenditure, general government final consumption expenditure, and gross capital formation. 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.