South Asia economy graph showing purchasing power parity (PPP) growth from 1990 to today. Purchasing power parity adjusts the size of the economy to relevant price levels, i.e. measuring the price of specific goods in different countries and adjusting GDP accordingly.
The South Asia region had a GDP per capita (PPP) of around $7,500 in 2023. The regions economies are growing rapidly, with major sectors including agriculture, textiles, IT services, and manufacturing.