South Asia GDP from 2010 to today. World Bank and OECD data. GDP in US dollars. South Asia, home to nearly a quarter of the world's population, has a rapidly expanding GDP driven by services, manufacturing, and agriculture. India dominates the region's output with IT, textiles, and industry, while Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Nepal contribute with textiles, remittances, and agriculture. Sri Lanka and Bhutan focus on tourism and services, while Afghanistan relies heavily on aid and farming. The region faces challenges such as poverty, infrastructure gaps, and climate risks, yet rising investment, digital innovation, and youthful populations support growth. South Asia remains one of the fastest-growing regions globally.
South Asia GDP Statistics by Year
| Year | GDP Size (in billions $) |
| 2024 | 4,515 |
| 2023 | 4,210 |
| 2022 | 3,931 |
| 2021 | 3,717 |
| 2020 | 3,173 |
| 2019 | 3,318 |
| 2018 | 3,160 |
| 2017 | 3,076 |
| 2016 | 2,679 |
| 2015 | 2,415 |
| 2014 | 2,323 |
| 2013 | 2,111 |
| 2012 | 2,058 |
| 2011 | 2,046 |
| 2010 | 1,870 |