This dataset provides values for GDP PER CAPITA reported in several countries. The data includes current values, previous releases, historical highs and record lows, release frequency, reported unit and currency.

In 2024, Singapore had the highest GDP per capita across the Asia-Pacific region, an estimated ***** thousand U.S. dollars. In comparison, Myanmar had an estimated GDP per capita of approximately ****** U.S. dollars that year.

The average for 2024 based on 40 countries was 31895 U.S. dollars. The highest value was in Singapore: 132570 U.S. dollars and the lowest value was in Palestine: 3846 U.S. dollars. The indicator is available from 1990 to 2024. Below is a chart for all countries where data are available.

The average for 2023 based on 11 countries was 14312.02 U.S. dollars. The highest value was in Singapore: 84734.26 U.S. dollars and the lowest value was in Burma (Myanmar): 1233.2 U.S. dollars. The indicator is available from 1960 to 2023. Below is a chart for all countries where data are available.

This dataset provides values for GDP PER CAPITA PPP0 reported in several countries. The data includes current values, previous releases, historical highs and record lows, release frequency, reported unit and currency.

In 2024, India’s real gross domestic product (GDP) growth rate was around **** percent, the highest in South Asia. In contrast, Nepal reported the lowest real GDP growth rate in the region at approximately **** percent that year, but it was forecasted to increase to **** percent in 2026.Economy in South Asia In general, South Asia encompasses Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, India and Bhutan. In 2020, India had a GDP of over *** trillion U.S. dollars, while Bangladesh and Sri Lanka followed. The Maldives and Bhutan were among the countries with the lowest GDP in the Asia-Pacific region. In South Asia, the main economic activities include the services sector as well as the industrial and manufacturing sectors.Society in South AsiaFrom the South Asian countries, Bangladesh had the highest share of people living below the poverty line. The Maldives and Sri Lanka exhibited the highest and second-highest GDP per capita among the South Asian countries in 2021.

The average for 2023 based on 43 countries was 17447.7 U.S. dollars. The highest value was in Singapore: 84734.26 U.S. dollars and the lowest value was in Afghanistan: 415.71 U.S. dollars. The indicator is available from 1960 to 2023. Below is a chart for all countries where data are available.

In 2025, Luxembourg was the country with the highest gross domestic product per capita in the world. Of the 20 listed countries, 13 are in Europe and five are in Asia, alongside the U.S. and Australia. There are no African or Latin American countries among the top 20. Correlation with high living standards While GDP is a useful indicator for measuring the size or strength of an economy, GDP per capita is much more reflective of living standards. For example, when compared to life expectancy or indices such as the Human Development Index or the World Happiness Report, there is a strong overlap - 14 of the 20 countries on this list are also ranked among the 20 happiest countries in 2024, and all 20 have "very high" HDIs. Misleading metrics? GDP per capita figures, however, can be misleading, and to paint a fuller picture of a country's living standards then one must look at multiple metrics. GDP per capita figures can be skewed by inequalities in wealth distribution, and in countries such as those in the Middle East, a relatively large share of the population lives in poverty while a smaller number live affluent lifestyles.

The average for 2024 based on 11 countries was 12411.69 U.S. dollars. The highest value was in Singapore: 67706.84 U.S. dollars and the lowest value was in Burma (Myanmar): 1158.48 U.S. dollars. The indicator is available from 1960 to 2024. Below is a chart for all countries where data are available.

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The statistic shows gross domestic product (GDP) per capita in the ASEAN countries from 2020 to 2023, with projections up until 2030. In 2025, GDP per capita in Singapore was projected to be almost ****** U.S. dollars: more than 10 times the total of most other ASEAN countries, and almost 80 times larger than that of Myanmar.

Graph and download economic data for Gross Domestic Product Per Capita for Developing Countries in East Asia and Pacific (NYGDPPCAPCDEAP) from 1960 to 2024 about East Asia, Pacific, per capita, and GDP.

This dataset provides values for GDP reported in several countries. The data includes current values, previous releases, historical highs and record lows, release frequency, reported unit and currency.

GDP per capita, PPP (current international $) in South Asia was reported at 10973 USD in 2024, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. South Asia - GDP per capita, PPP (current international $) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on October of 2025.

In 2024, the real gross domestic product (GDP) in Vietnam grew by approximately **** percent, marking the highest growth rate in Southeast Asia. In comparison, Myanmar's real GDP growth rate dropped by **** percent. Southeast Asia, a tapestry of economic and cultural complexity Historically a critical component of global trade, Southeast Asia is a diverse region with heterogeneous economies. The region comprises ** countries in total. While Singapore is a highly developed country economy and Brunei has a relatively high GDP per capita, the rest of the Southeast Asian countries are characterized by lower GDPs per capita and have yet to overcome the middle-income trap. Malaysia is one of these countries, having reached the middle-income level for many decades but yet to grow incomes proportionally to its economic development. Nevertheless, Southeast Asia’s young population will further drive economic growth across the region’s markets. ASEAN’s economic significance Aiming to promote economic growth, social progress, cultural development, and regional stability, all Southeast Asian countries except for Timor-Leste are part of the political and economic union Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). Even though many concerns surround the union, ASEAN has avoided trade conflicts and is one of the largest and most dynamic trade zones globally. Factors such as the growing young population, high GDP growth, a largely positive trade balance, and exemplary regional integration hold great potential for future economic development in Southeast Asia.

Graph and download economic data for Constant GDP per capita for South Asia (NYGDPPCAPKDSAS) from 1960 to 2024 about South Asia, per capita, and GDP.

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Historical dataset showing South Asia GDP per capita by year from 1960 to 2023.

In 2021, Macao had the highest estimated gross domestic product (GDP) growth with **** percent, followed by the Maldives with an estimated GDP growth of **** percent. Many economies were forecasted to have seen a decline in GDP in 2021, possibly due to COVID-19, reaching up to *** percent in Myanmar. Nevertheless, almost economies were forecasted to recover in 2022 and 2023.

The economic state in Asia

In 2020, China led the Asia Pacific region in terms of GDP with approximately **** trillion U.S. dollars, followed by India, South Korea, and Australia. In comparison, the GDP value for emerging and developing Asia was at aproximately **** trillion international dollars in that year. In terms of GDP per capita, Singapore ranked the highest with approximately **** U.S. dollars, followed by Australia with a per capita GDP of around **** U.S. dollars.

Higher GDP growth for developing Asia Pacific countries

For 2022 and 2023, it was forecasted that Macao and the Maldives would have the highest GDP growth. Overall, Afghanistan had the highest predicted rise in GDP growth from 2021 to 2023. South Asia, Southeast Asia, and Southwest Asia were forecasted to be leading the region’s economic growth with comparably higher GDP growth rates. Developed countries including Australia, New Zealand and Japan were projected to have stagnant GDP growth.