South Asia (IDA and IBRD) 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.
South Asia countries eligible for IDA and IBRD had an average GDP per capita (PPP) near $3,500 in 2023. Economies here rely on agriculture, textiles, and expanding services.