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.

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 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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

The statistic shows gross domestic product (GDP) per capita in the ASEAN countries from 2020 to 2024, with projections up until 2030. In 2024, GDP per capita in Singapore was almost ****** U.S. dollars: more than five times the average of all ASEAN countries, and more than 80 times larger than that of Myanmar.

Actual value and historical data chart for South Asia GDP Per Capita Us Dollar

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.

Constant GDP per capita: All Income Levels for East Asia and Pacific was 12551.13431 2010 U.S. $ in January of 2023, according to the United States Federal Reserve. Historically, Constant GDP per capita: All Income Levels for East Asia and Pacific reached a record high of 12551.13431 in January of 2023 and a record low of 1111.74508 in January of 1960. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for Constant GDP per capita: All Income Levels for East Asia and Pacific - last updated from the United States Federal Reserve on November of 2025.

In 2024, the gross domestic product (GDP) per capita of Beijing municipality amounted to around ******* yuan, up from ******* yuan in 2015. Beijing is the capital city of China and after Shanghai the second largest city in the country. Per capita GDP development in Beijing Beijing saw an amazingly steady development of per capita GDP over the last decades, with nominal figures roughly doubling over the last ten years and exceeding ****** U.S. dollars for the first time in 2017. When compared on a national provincial and municipal level, Beijing displays the highest per capita GDP figures in China. From a city perspective, only very few Chinese cities indicate per capita GDP values on a comparable or higher level. Compared to other countries in the Asian Pacific region, Beijing’s per capita GDP is in the middle field and still considerably lower than the national average in developed East Asian countries. People’s income situation in Beijing As with per capita GDP, disposable income per person living in Beijing improved steadily over time. Real growth rates of disposable income slowed down in recent years but still indicated a robust positive development. Although overall consumer price inflation was consistently low in Beijing, prices for housing, child-related services, and eating out exploded over the years, leaving the impression for many lower income families that life in Beijing is no longer affordable.

Constant GDP per capita for South Asia was 2093.23865 2010 U.S. $ in January of 2023, according to the United States Federal Reserve. Historically, Constant GDP per capita for South Asia reached a record high of 2093.23865 in January of 2023 and a record low of 325.68232 in January of 1960. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for Constant GDP per capita for South Asia - last updated from the United States Federal Reserve on November of 2025.

Constant GDP per capita for Developing Countries in East Asia and Pacific was 9460.05149 2010 U.S. $ in January of 2023, according to the United States Federal Reserve. Historically, Constant GDP per capita for Developing Countries in East Asia and Pacific reached a record high of 9460.05149 in January of 2023 and a record low of 254.12816 in January of 1962. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for Constant GDP per capita for Developing Countries in East Asia and Pacific - last updated from the United States Federal Reserve on November of 2025.

The average for 2023 based on 38 countries was 27.11 percent. The highest value was in Bhutan: 45.18 percent and the lowest value was in Lebanon: 1.9 percent. The indicator is available from 1960 to 2024. Below is a chart for all countries where data are available.

Context:

A comprehensive dataset covering key socio-economic, environmental, and governance indicators of South Asian countries from 2000 to 2023. The dataset includes GDP, unemployment, literacy rates, energy usage, governance metrics, and more, enabling in-depth analysis of growth, stability, and development in the region.

Source:

The World Bank DataBank

South Asian Countries:

Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Pakistan, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Afghanistan, and the Maldives.

Column Description:

• GDP (current USD)
• GDP growth (annual %)
• GDP per capita (current USD)
• Unemployment, total (% of total labor force) (modeled ILO estimate)
• Inflation, consumer prices (annual %)
• Foreign direct investment, net inflows (% of GDP)
• Trade (% of GDP)
• Gini index
• Population, total
• Population growth (annual %)
• Poverty headcount ratio at $2.15 a day (2017 PPP) (% of population)
• Life expectancy at birth, total (years)
• Mortality rate, infant (per 1,000 live births)
• Literacy rate, adult total (% of people ages 15 and above)
• School enrollment, primary (% gross)
• Urban population (% of total population)
• Access to electricity (% of population)
• People using at least basic drinking water services (% of population)
• People using at least basic sanitation services (% of population)
• Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions excluding LULUCF per capita (t CO2e/capita)
• PM2.5 air pollution, mean annual exposure (micrograms per cubic meter)
• Renewable energy consumption (% of total final energy consumption)
• Forest area (% of land area)
• Control of Corruption: Percentile Rank
• Political Stability and Absence of Violence/Terrorism: Estimate
• Regulatory Quality: Estimate
• Rule of Law: Estimate
• Voice and Accountability: Estimate
• Individuals using the Internet (% of population)
• Research and development expenditure (% of GDP)
• High-technology exports (% of manufactured exports)