India GDP Per Capita (2026)
India has a rapidly expanding and increasingly diversified economy supported by services, technology, manufacturing, construction, agriculture, and a large domestic consumer market. GDP per capita is especially important for understanding India because the country has a very large population. The measure helps show how national economic output translates into production per resident. Explore India’s latest GDP per capita data, historical trends, growth patterns, and comparisons below.
GDP Per Capita 2026
$2,813
Est. in USD
World Rank
#149
Out of 195 countries
Change vs 2025
+5.2%
+$138
Asia Rank
#38
Out of 49 countries
1. India GDP Per Capita in 2026
India’s GDP per capita measures economic output per person and provides a different perspective from the country’s large total GDP. Because of India’s substantial population, adjusting national production on a per-capita basis is essential for meaningful international comparisons. The indicator helps illustrate how the scale of the Indian economy relates to the amount of economic output generated for each resident.
2. India GDP Per Capita Growth (1980–2026)
3. India GDP Per Capita (Historical Data)
| Year | GDP Per Capita (USD) | Annual Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,813 | +5.2% |
| 2025 | $2,675 | +3.2% |
| 2024 | $2,592 | +6.5% |
| 2023 | $2,434 | +6.8% |
| 2022 | $2,280 | +4.5% |
| 2021 | $2,181 | +17.1% |
| 2020 | $1,862 | -6.9% |
| 2019 | $1,999 | +3.6% |
| 2018 | $1,930 | +0.5% |
| 2017 | $1,920 | +13.9% |
| 2016 | $1,685 | +7.5% |
| 2015 | $1,567 | +1.6% |
| 2014 | $1,542 | +8.2% |
| 2013 | $1,425 | -0.1% |
| 2012 | $1,426 | -1.3% |
| 2011 | $1,445 | +7.2% |
| 2010 | $1,348 | +23.1% |
| 2009 | $1,095 | +10.3% |
| 2008 | $993 | -2.8% |
| 2007 | $1,022 | +27.4% |
| 2006 | $802 | +13.0% |
| 2005 | $710 | +13.8% |
| 2004 | $624 | +14.7% |
| 2003 | $544 | +16.0% |
| 2002 | $469 | +4.2% |
| 2001 | $450 | +1.6% |
| 2000 | $443 | +0.2% |
| 1999 | $442 | +6.8% |
| 1998 | $414 | -0.5% |
| 1997 | $416 | +3.7% |
| 1996 | $401 | +6.9% |
| 1995 | $375 | +7.8% |
| 1994 | $348 | +14.9% |
| 1993 | $303 | -5.0% |
| 1992 | $319 | +4.2% |
| 1991 | $306 | -17.5% |
| 1990 | $371 | +6.0% |
| 1989 | $350 | -1.7% |
| 1988 | $356 | +3.2% |
| 1987 | $345 | +9.9% |
| 1986 | $314 | +4.0% |
| 1985 | $302 | +7.5% |
| 1984 | $281 | -5.1% |
| 1983 | $296 | +6.5% |
| 1982 | $278 | +1.5% |
| 1981 | $274 | +1.1% |
| 1980 | $271 | — |
4. India GDP Per Capita Growth
1-Year Change
+5.2%
(2025 to 2026)
5-Year Change
+29.0%
(2021 to 2026)
10-Year Change
+66.9%
(2016 to 2026)
20-Year Change
+250.7%
(2006 to 2026)
India’s GDP per capita has generally increased over the longer term as economic activity has expanded across services, technology, infrastructure, manufacturing, and other sectors. Population growth also plays an important role in determining how quickly per-person output rises. Historical data provides useful context for assessing whether national economic expansion is translating into sustained gains in economic output per resident.
5. India GDP Per Capita vs Asia and World
India
$2,813
Asia Average
$19,139
World Average
$25,179
$0
$12,590
$25,179
USD
India’s GDP per capita is approximately
85.3%
below the
Asia average
and
88.8%
below the world average.
6. India GDP Per Capita Ranking in Asia
| Rank | Country | GDP Per Capita (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| #35 | Kyrgyzstan | $3,202 |
| #36 | Bangladesh | $2,911 |
| #37 | Cambodia | $2,902 |
| #38 | India | $2,813 |
| #39 | State of Palestine | $2,443 |
| #40 | Laos | $2,403 |
| #41 | Tajikistan | $1,939 |
7. GDP vs GDP Per Capita in India
India GDP (Nominal)
$4.15 Trillion
(2026)
India GDP Per Capita
$2,813
(2026)
India’s total GDP reflects the enormous scale of economic activity taking place across the country, while GDP per capita divides that production by the population. This distinction is especially significant for India because of its large number of residents. Looking at both measures together provides a clearer understanding of overall economic size and population-adjusted economic performance.
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8. India GDP Per Capita Forecast
| Year | GDP Per Capita (USD) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 | $3,075 | +9.3% |
| 2028 | $3,369 | +9.6% |
| 2029 | $3,700 | +9.8% |
| 2030 | $4,048 | +9.4% |
India GDP per capita is projected to reach $4,048 by 2030, representing a 43.9% increase from the 2026 level.
9. India GDP Per Capita: Key Findings
India GDP per capita is estimated at $2,813 in 2026.
It ranks #149 globally and #38 in Asia.
GDP per capita increased by 5.2% compared with 2025.
Over the last 5 years, GDP per capita grew by 29.0%.
Over the last 10 years, GDP per capita grew by 66.9%.
It is approximately 85.3% below the Asia average.
It is approximately 88.8% below the world average.
The forecast reaches $4,048 by 2030, 43.9% above the 2026 level.
10. What Is GDP Per Capita?
GDP per capita is the total economic output of a country divided by its population.
GDP Per Capita
=
GDP
÷
Population
It helps measure the average economic output per person and is widely used to compare economic performance across countries. Higher values generally indicate greater economic output per resident.
11. Methodology and Data Sources
Primary Source:
International Monetary Fund (IMF)
Additional Sources:
World Bank,
United Nations
Population Source:
UN Population Division
Currency:
Current USD (Nominal)
Update Frequency:
Annually
Last Updated:
September 2026
12. India GDP Per Capita FAQs
India GDP per capita is estimated at $2,813 in 2026.
India ranks #149 globally and #38 in Asia by GDP per capita.
Yes. GDP per capita increased by approximately 5.2% compared with 2025.
India GDP per capita was approximately $1,567 in 2015.
India GDP per capita is approximately 85.3% below the Asia average.
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Disclaimer:
All data are estimates based on IMF, World Bank,
United Nations and related economic datasets.
Figures may differ from official national statistics.