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.

The statistic shows gross domestic product (GDP) per capita in the ASEAN countries from 2020 to 2023, with projections up until 2030. GDP is the total value of all goods and services produced in a country in a year. It is considered to be a very important indicator of the economic strength of a country and a positive change is an indicator of economic growth. The ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) region in Asia comprises Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam. In 2023, GDP per capita in Brunei amounted to around 33,507.41 U.S. dollars.

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.

East Asia & Pacific GDP per capita for 2023 was $12,928, a 0.14% increase from 2022.

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<li>East Asia & Pacific GDP per capita for 2022 was <strong>$12,910</strong>, a <strong>1.76% decline</strong> from 2021.</li>
<li>East Asia & Pacific GDP per capita for 2021 was <strong>$13,142</strong>, a <strong>14.4% increase</strong> from 2020.</li>
<li>East Asia & Pacific GDP per capita for 2020 was <strong>$11,488</strong>, a <strong>0.03% increase</strong> from 2019.</li>
</ul>GDP per capita is gross domestic product divided by midyear population. GDP is the sum of gross value added by all resident producers in the economy plus any product taxes and minus any subsidies not included in the value of the products. It is calculated without making deductions for depreciation of fabricated assets or for depletion and degradation of natural resources. Data are in current U.S. dollars.

In 2023, the real gross domestic product (GDP) in the Philippines grew by approximately 5.55 percent, marking the highest growth rate in Southeast Asia. In comparison, Singapore's real GDP growth rate dropped to less than 1.1 percent. Most Southeast Asian economies are projected to see an increase in their real GDP growth rates in 2025 compared to 2023, except for Laos and Myanmar. 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 11 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.

In 2019, all ASEAN nations had a total gross domestic product per capita that amounted to approximately 4.82 thousand U.S. dollars. This was an increase from 2010, in which the GDP per capita in the ASEAN region amounted to approximately 3.27 thousand U.S. dollars.

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.

In 2021, Macao had the highest estimated gross domestic product (GDP) growth with 33.5 percent, followed by the Maldives with an estimated GDP growth of 31.6 percent. Many economies were forecasted to have seen a decline in GDP in 2021, possibly due to COVID-19, reaching up to 1.8 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 14.7 trillion U.S. dollars, followed by India, South Korea, and Australia. In comparison, the GDP value for emerging and developing Asia was at aproximately 20.8 trillion international dollars in that year. In terms of GDP per capita, Singapore ranked the highest with approximately 59.8 U.S. dollars, followed by Australia with a per capita GDP of around 51.8 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.

In 2023, the estimated total GDP of all ASEAN states amounted to approximately 3.8 trillion U.S. dollars, a significant increase from the previous years. In fact, the GDP of the ASEAN region has been skyrocketing for a few years now, reflecting the region’s thriving economy. Power in the EastThe Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) comprises Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam. It was established in 1967 among five of these countries (Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, Singapore, and the Philippines) to facilitate trade and economic growth, as well as promote cultural development and social structures in the region. To date, they have been joined by another five nations. The ASEAN marketThe founding of the ASEAN organization provides the collaborating nations with more autonomy and influence on the global economy than they would have had by themselves. Additionally, struggling participating countries, such as Laos, are given an opportunity to grow on an ASEAN single market.

The statistic shows gross domestic product (GDP) per capita in Indonesia from 1987 to 2023, with projections up until 2030. GDP is the total value of all goods and services produced in a country in a year. It is considered to be a very important indicator of the economic strength of a country and a positive change is an indicator of economic growth. In 2023, the GDP 29per capita in Indonesia amounted to around 4,919.94 U.S. dollars. Indonesia's gross domestic product on the rise Indonesia has the largest economy in Southeast Asia is considered one of the most important emerging market economies in the world. Indonesia is a member of the G-20 economies and a founding member of ASEAN. It has one of the largest gross domestic products in the world: In 2014, the Indonesian GDP was reported to exceed 856 billion U.S. dollars. GDP in Indonesia has been increasing rapidly and in 2011, it was estimated that it had grown by more than 6.4 percent in comparison to the previous year. That same year, global GDP amounted to more than 72 trillion U.S. dollars - with the exception of 2009, global GDP has been continuously increasing each year over the past decade. Based on purchasing power parity, Indonesia's share in the global GDP is significantly higher than that of other major economies, and in 2014 was almost on the same level with France and higher than the UK's share. According to a forecast by Goldman Sachs, Indonesia will be among the 15 countries with the largest gross domestic product worldwide by 2030. In addition, the gross domestic product per capita in Indonesia has also undergone a rapid increase. Over the past decade, GDP per capita in Indonesia has quadrupled, a remarkable feat seldom seen in any economy.

Thailand’s gross domestic product (GDP) grew at a rate of 2.53 percent in 2024. The Thai economy Thailand relies less on agriculture and more on employment in the service sector, which is a sign of a more advanced economy. This development is also apparent in its GDP per capita, which is one of the highest in Southeast Asia. One aspect of a developed economy is that it is more diverse, and thus less exposed to economic shocks. This statistic reflects that robustness in its optimistic view of Thai GDP growth. Domestic factors Thailand has posted an incredibly low unemployment rate for several years, which suggests that the workforce matches the demand for labor remarkably well. Equally important, the inflation rate tends to be low and stable, though sometimes too low. If Thailand wants to realize the positive projections in this statistic, the inflation rate of the baht should be between 2 and 3 percent, according to most economists.

In 2024, China's gross domestic product amounted to approximately ***** trillion U.S. dollars, which was the highest GDP across the Asia-Pacific region. Japan followed with a GDP of around **** trillion dollars.  China, Asia-Pacific's titan The significance of the Asia-Pacific region to the world is multifaceted, ranging from geopolitical importance to being home to more than half of the world's population. Characterized by emerging countries and dynamic economic activities, the region plays a key role in the global economy. China, the most populous country after India, and the second largest economy on the planet, accounted for about half of the total gross domestic product (GDP) in APAC as of 2023. The GDP growth in China was characterized by high rates for decades. Following the COVID-19 pandemic, the country has struggled to catch up with the previous level of growth rates and was forecast to stay at more modest real GDP growth rates in the coming years.  A new paradigm of development in the Asia-Pacific region Even though the Asia-Pacific region has made significant economic improvements in the last decades, from a developmental perspective, tackling existing socio-economic issues will be critical for future growth. An aspect worth mentioning is the GDP per capita in the region. EU countries, for example, had about ***** times as much GDP per capita compared to East Asia and the Pacific region in 2022. China has been working towards changing its economic focus to high-tech and service sectors while reducing its concentration on agriculture.

La moyenne pour 2023 était de 11998.61 U.S. dollars. La valeur la plus élevée était au Singapour: 65422.46 U.S. dollars et la valeur la plus basse était au Myanmar: 1168.69 U.S. dollars. Vous trouverez ci-dessous un graphique pour tous les pays où les données sont disponibles.

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.

Pertinent country-specific data for each included Southeast Asian country.

In 2024, Myanmar had the highest crude death rate among the Southeast Asian countries, with 8.9 deaths per thousand population. That year, Singapore had the lowest crude death rate, with 5.4 deaths per thousand population.Factors that influence the death rateThe death rate, also called mortality rate, is generally influenced by various factors such as the social environment, diseases, health facilities and services as well as the food supply of the respective countries. Myanmar’s government spent five percent of its public budget on health in 2016. In 2020, health expenditure per capita in Myanmar amounted to around 72 U.S. dollars. The Maldives had the lowest crude death rate in the Asia-Pacific region in 2024. There, health expenditure accounted for 13.73 percent of the country’s GDP. Furthermore, the share of undernourished people was at around three percent in Myanmar in 2020. Within Southeast Asia, Myanmar has also been one of the poorest countries. In 2020, the country’s GDP per capita was estimated at 1.15 thousand U.S. dollars, the lowest across the Asia-Pacific region.

The FDI-related data are obtained from Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, the nominal exchange rate, consumer price index, and real GDP data from the International Monetary Fund. The share of Japanese value added by industry is obtained from the Cabinet Office, Government of Japan, and the GDP per capita data from the World Bank. In addition, Thai industry-level GDP growth or industry-level FDI inflow from abroad (per GDP) are obtained from the Bank of Thailand.

Author: Ann Wurst, other, NCGE Geo-LibrarianGrade/Audience: high schoolResource type: activitySubject topic(s): development, economics, cultureRegion: asiaStandards: Texas World Geo TEKS (5) Geography. The student understands how political, economic, and social processes shape cultural patterns and characteristics in various places and regions. (A) analyze how the character of a place is related to its political, economic, social, and cultural elements; and (B) interpret political, economic, social, and demographic indicators (gross domestic product per capita, life expectancy, literacy, and infant mortality) to determine the level of development and standard of living.

(23) Social studies skills. (A) plan, organize, and complete a research project that involves asking geographic questions; acquiring, organizing, and analyzing information; answering questions; and communicating results;

(C) use problem-solving and decision-making processes to identify a problem, gather information, list and consider options, consider advantages and disadvantages, choose and implement a solution, and evaluate the effectiveness of the solution. Objectives: Students will be able to identify an economic, social, political, or environmental ‘want’ or ‘need’ in a specific country of East or Southeast Asia.

Students will create a unique/innovative product or idea that can FILL A NEED or WANT/SOLVE A PROBLEM FOR THAT PARTICULAR COUNTRY.

Students will create a Public Service Announcement which promotes their product/idea. Summary: Working in groups, students will identify a problem/want to address for a country of the region. They will make a short video/PSA and write a one page justification for the product, how it fills a want or need. For extra credit they can also make a 3D model of the product they are promoting.

The gross domestic product (GDP) of Papua New Guinea (PNG) grew at an annual average rate of nearly 7% between 2007 and 2010, and is expected to perform even better in 2011. Moreover, the economy remained unaffected even at the peak of the global economic crisis, when most other major Southeast Asian and Pacific economies recorded low or negative GDP growth rates. Sound macroeconomic management in the recent past and planned initiatives such as the PNG LNG Project indicate that the economy will continue to perform well in the medium to long run. Nevertheless, the country faces a number of development challenges. Per capita GDP and its growth rate remain low. The economy is heavily dependent on the mining and resource sectors, and hence remains vulnerable to fluctuations in the global markets. A majority of the people in the labor force work in the informal sector, and opportunities for productive employment in the formal sector continue to grow very slowly. Provision of public services, including education, health, and safe drinking water and sanitation, remains inadequate, especially in the rural areas.