India: economy and key statistics
India is number 6 in the 311 Nations Index, with a GDP of $3.96 trillion in 2025. GDP per person is $2,702. The economy grew by 7.6% in 2025. Unemployment is 4.2%. The economy is 49% services, 25% industry, 16% agriculture. In 311 Institute directories: 408 R&D labs, 21 startups, 42 investors, 2 Titans.
Part of the 311 Nations Index (311institute.com). Last updated .
National power
India is number 8 in the 311 National Power Index, scoring 64.5 out of 100: economic 88, technology 44, military 52 and human capital 80.
Economy at a glance
| Indicator | Latest figure | Year |
|---|---|---|
| GDP | $3.96 trillion | 2025 |
| GDP (purchasing power) | $17.20 trillion | 2025 |
| GDP per person | $2,702 | 2025 |
| Economic growth | +7.6% | 2025 |
| Inflation | 2.4% | 2025 |
| Unemployment | 4.2% | 2025 |
| Population | 1,463.9 million | 2025 |
| Labour force | 617.6 million | 2025 |
| Services share of GDP | 49% | 2025 |
| Industry share of GDP | 25% | 2025 |
| Manufacturing share of GDP | 13% | 2025 |
| Agriculture share of GDP | 16% | 2025 |
| Exports share of GDP | 22% | 2025 |
| Foreign direct investment | 1.0% of GDP | 2025 |
| High-tech share of manufactured exports | 19% | 2024 |
| Internet users | 70% of people | 2025 |
R&D labs
Largest companies in India
Startups in India
- Abcence
- Acko General Insurance
- AgniKul Cosmos
- Bellatrix Aerospace
- CRED
- Credihealth
- Dhruva Space
- GoldHartz
- Housejoy
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- Lybrate
- Razorpay
- Skyroot Aerospace
- Theranautilus
- Vaidam Health
- Yulu
Investors in India
Main export industries
India exported goods worth about $434.4bn in 2024. Its biggest export industries:
- Mineral fuels, mineral oils and products of their distillation: $74.3bn (17.1% of goods exports)
- Electrical machinery and equipment: $39.4bn (9.1% of goods exports)
- Machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors: $32.0bn (7.4% of goods exports)
- Natural, cultured pearls: $29.2bn (6.7% of goods exports)
- Pharmaceutical products: $23.0bn (5.3% of goods exports)
Source: UN Comtrade, goods only (services exports are not included).
Other economies in Asia
- China (#2)
- Japan (#4)
- South Korea (#13)
- Indonesia (#17)
- Singapore (#27)
- Thailand (#29)
- Vietnam (#32)
- Philippines (#33)
- Malaysia (#34)
- Bangladesh (#37)
- Hong Kong (#39)
- Pakistan (#41)
- Sri Lanka (#72)
- Myanmar (#85)
- Macao (#94)
Questions and answers
How big is the economy of India?
India had a GDP of $3.96 trillion in 2025, ranking number 6 in the 311 Nations Index.
What is GDP per person in India?
GDP per person in India was $2,702 in 2025.
How fast is the economy of India growing?
The economy of India grew by 7.6% in 2025.
Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators (CC BY 4.0).
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