The estimated per capita income across Sikkim was the highest among Indian states at around 588 thousand Indian rupees in the financial year 2024. Meanwhile, it was the lowest in the northern state of Bihar at over 60 thousand rupees. India’s youngest state, Telangana stood in the fifth place. The country's average per capita income that year was an estimated 184 thousand rupees. What is per capita income? Per capita income is a measure of the average income earned per person in a given area in a certain period. It is calculated by dividing the area's total income by its total population. If absolute numbers are noted, India’s per capita income doubled from the financial year 2015 to 2023. Wealth inequality However, as per economists, the increase in the per capita income of a country does not always reflect an increase in the income of the entire population. Wealth distribution in India remains highly skewed. The average income hides the disbursal and inequality in a society. Especially in a society like India where the top one percent owned over 40 percent of the total wealth in 2022.

The statistic shows the gross domestic product (GDP) per capita in India from 1987 to 2029. In 2020, the estimated gross domestic product per capita in India amounted to about 1,915.55 U.S. dollars. See figures on India's economic growth here. For comparison, per capita GDP in China had reached about 6,995.25 U.S. dollars in 2013.

India's economic progress

India’s progress as a country over the past decade can be attributed to a global dependency on cheaper production of goods and services from developed countries around the world. India’s economy is built upon its agriculture, manufacturing and services sector, which, along with its drastic rise in population and demand for employment, led to a significant increase of the nation’s GDP per capita. Despite experiencing rather momentous economic gains since the mid 2000s, the Indian economy stagnated around 2012, with a decrease in general growth as well as the value of its currency. Residents and consumers in India have recently shown pessimism regarding the future of the Indian economy as well as their own financial situation, and with the recent economic standstill, consumer confidence in the country could potentially lower in the near future.

Typical Indian exports consist of agricultural products, jewelry, chemicals and ores. Imports consist primarily of crude oil, gold and precious stones, used primarily in the manufacturing of jewelry. As a result, India has seen a rather highly increased demand of several gems in order to boost their jewelry industry and in general their exports. Although India does not export an extensive amount of goods, especially when considering the stature of the country, India has remained as one of the world’s largest exporters.

Graph and download economic data for Purchasing Power Parity Converted GDP Per Capita Relative to the United States, G-K method, at current prices for India (PGDPUSINA621NUPN) from 1950 to 2010 about PPP, India, per capita, and GDP.

In 2024, the United States was the G20 country with the largest gross domestic product per capita, with 68,200 international dollars per capita. The international dollar is a hypothetical currency accounting for purchasing power parity (PPP), assuming that the U.S. dollar would have the same value all around the world. Saudi Arabia had the second highest GDP per capita, followed by Germany. On the other hand, India had the lowest at only 8,000 dollars per capita.

NSDP Per Capita: Tamil Nadu data was reported at 315,219.594 INR in 2024. This records an increase from the previous number of 277,801.811 INR for 2023. NSDP Per Capita: Tamil Nadu data is updated yearly, averaging 175,275.510 INR from Mar 2012 (Median) to 2024, with 13 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 315,219.594 INR in 2024 and a record low of 93,112.408 INR in 2012. NSDP Per Capita: Tamil Nadu data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation. The data is categorized under Global Database’s India – Table IN.GEI004: Memo Items: State Economy: Net State Domestic Product per Capita.

This Dataset contains state-wise share of GDP.

Note: 1) Share of state is calculated as GSDP of state as a ratio of sum of GSDP of all states. 2) For 1960-61 and 1970-71, ratio is calculated as NSDP of state divided by sum of NSDP of all states. 3) Telangana was bifurcated from Andhra Pradesh in 2014, however the data is available since 2010-11. 4) Data for Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh are given for both before and after bifurcation separately

This statistic shows the real GDP in developed and developing countries in 2010 and also the forecasted GDP for 2020. By 2020, it is expected that the GDP of India will stand at 3,000 U.S. dollars per capita, still considerably less than that of developed nations. The annual real GDP growth of the U.S. can be accessed here.

NSDP Per Capita: Punjab data was reported at 196,504.719 INR in 2024. This records an increase from the previous number of 181,678.286 INR for 2023. NSDP Per Capita: Punjab data is updated yearly, averaging 139,834.638 INR from Mar 2012 (Median) to 2024, with 13 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 196,504.719 INR in 2024 and a record low of 85,576.648 INR in 2012. NSDP Per Capita: Punjab data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation. The data is categorized under Global Database’s India – Table IN.GEI004: Memo Items: State Economy: Net State Domestic Product per Capita.

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 four are in Asia, alongside the U.S., Canada, 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 estimated per capita income across the state of Uttar Pradesh in India stood at around 94 thousand Indian rupees in the financial year 2024. There was a consistent increase in the income per capita in the state since the financial year 2012 till 2020. However, it had one of the lowest income per capita per state in India.

NSDP Per Capita: Maharashtra data was reported at 277,603.025 INR in 2024. This records an increase from the previous number of 252,388.560 INR for 2023. NSDP Per Capita: Maharashtra data is updated yearly, averaging 172,663.121 INR from Mar 2012 (Median) to 2024, with 13 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 277,603.025 INR in 2024 and a record low of 99,597.286 INR in 2012. NSDP Per Capita: Maharashtra data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation. The data is categorized under Global Database’s India – Table IN.GEI004: Memo Items: State Economy: Net State Domestic Product per Capita.

NSDP Per Capita: Kerala data was reported at 281,000.927 INR in 2024. This records an increase from the previous number of 252,662.240 INR for 2023. NSDP Per Capita: Kerala data is updated yearly, averaging 183,251.675 INR from Mar 2012 (Median) to 2024, with 13 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 281,000.927 INR in 2024 and a record low of 97,912.419 INR in 2012. NSDP Per Capita: Kerala data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation. The data is categorized under Global Database’s India – Table IN.GEI004: Memo Items: State Economy: Net State Domestic Product per Capita.

In financial year 2024, the net state domestic product of the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu amounted to over 24 trillion Indian rupees, marking an increase of over three trillion rupees compared to the previous fiscal year. Overall, Tamil Nadu was one of the leading states in India in terms of its per capita income as well as domestic output.

Key information about India GDP Per Capita

• India Gross Domestic Product (GDP) per Capita reached 2,301.418 USD in Mar 2022, compared with 1,971.654 USD in Mar 2021.
• India GDP Per Capita data is updated yearly, available from Mar 1958 to Mar 2022, with an average number of 323.238 USD.
• The data reached an all-time high of 2,301.418 USD in Mar 2022 and a record low of 70.396 in Mar 1958.
• CEIC calculates GDP per Capita from annual Nominal GDP and annual Population and converts it into USD. Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation provides Nominal GDP in local currency based on SNA 2008, at 2011-2012 prices and Population. Federal Reserve Board average market exchange rate is used for currency conversions. GDP per Capita is in annual frequency, ending in March of each year.

• In the latest reports, India GDP expanded 4.358 % YoY in Dec 2022.
• India Nominal GDP reached 844.596 USD bn in Dec 2022.
• Its GDP deflator (implicit price deflator) increased 6.571 % in Dec 2022.
• Gross Savings Rate of India was measured at 30.151 % in Mar 2022.

The statistic shows GDP in India from 1987 to 2023, with projections up until 2029. In 2023, GDP in India was at around 3.57 trillion U.S. dollars, and it is expected to reach six trillion by the end of the decade. See figures on India's economic growth here, and the Russian GDP for comparison. Historical development of the Indian economy In the 1950s and 1960s, the decision of the newly independent Indian government to adopt a mixed economy, adopting both elements of both capitalist and socialist systems, resulted in huge inefficiencies borne out of the culture of interventionism that was a direct result of the lackluster implementation of policy and failings within the system itself. The desire to move towards a Soviet style mass planning system failed to gain much momentum in the Indian case due to a number of hindrances, an unskilled workforce being one of many.When the government of the early 90’s saw the creation of small-scale industry in large numbers due to the removal of price controls, the economy started to bounce back, but with the collapse of the Soviet Union - India’s main trading partner - the hampering effects of socialist policy on the economy were exposed and it underwent a large-scale liberalization. By the turn of the 21st century, India was rapidly progressing towards a free-market economy. India’s development has continued and it now belongs to the BRICS group of fast developing economic powers, and the incumbent Modi administration has seen India's GDP double during its first decade in power.

The estimated per capita income across the eastern state of Odisha in India stood at 163 thousand Indian rupees in the financial year 2024. There was a consistent increase in the income per capita in the state since the financial year 2012 till 2020. Sikkim recorded the highest per capita income in the country.

9.160 ($ PPA internacionales por cápita) in 2023. GDP per capita based on purchasing power parity (PPP). PPP GDP is gross domestic product converted to international dollars using purchasing power parity rates. An international dollar has the same purchasing power over GDP as the U.S. dollar has in the United States. GDP at purchaser's prices 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.

NSDP Per Capita: Madhya Pradesh data was reported at 142,565.149 INR in 2024. This records an increase from the previous number of 132,010.138 INR for 2023. NSDP Per Capita: Madhya Pradesh data is updated yearly, averaging 81,966.010 INR from Mar 2012 (Median) to 2024, with 13 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 142,565.149 INR in 2024 and a record low of 38,497.442 INR in 2012. NSDP Per Capita: Madhya Pradesh data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation. The data is categorized under Global Database’s India – Table IN.GEI004: Memo Items: State Economy: Net State Domestic Product per Capita.

NSDP Per Capita: Bihar data was reported at 60,336.651 INR in 2024. This records an increase from the previous number of 53,478.171 INR for 2023. NSDP Per Capita: Bihar data is updated yearly, averaging 36,849.782 INR from Mar 2012 (Median) to 2024, with 13 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 60,336.651 INR in 2024 and a record low of 21,749.854 INR in 2012. NSDP Per Capita: Bihar data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation. The data is categorized under Global Database’s India – Table IN.GEI004: Memo Items: State Economy: Net State Domestic Product per Capita.

The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in India was worth 3567.55 billion US dollars in 2023, according to official data from the World Bank. The GDP value of India represents 3.38 percent of the world economy. This dataset provides the latest reported value for - India GDP - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.