in India 2016

Detailed economic analysis and indicators for 2016

Year 2016

Key Economic Indicators (2016)

GDP (Current USD)

$2.29 trillion

↑ 9.09% vs 2015
GDP per Capita

$1,707.51

↑ 7.80% vs 2015
GDP Growth (Annual %)

8.26%

↑ 0.26pp vs 2015
Inflation Rate (CPI %)

4.95%

↑ 0.04pp vs 2015

Year-over-Year Comparison

Indicator 2015 2016 Change
GDP (Current USD) $2.10 trillion $2.29 trillion +9.09%
GDP per Capita $1,584.00 $1,707.51 +7.80%
GDP Growth (Annual %) 8.00% 8.26% +0.26pp
Inflation (CPI %) 4.91% 4.95% +0.04pp
Unemployment Rate (%) 7.63% 7.60% -0.03pp

All Economic Indicators (2016)

National Accounts
GDP (Current USD)
$2.29 trillion
GDP per Capita
$1,707.51
GDP Growth (Annual %)
8.26%
Gross National Income
$2.27 trillion
Prices & Employment
Inflation (CPI %)
4.95%
Inflation (GDP Deflator %)
3.24%
Unemployment Rate (%)
7.60%
Interest Rate (Real %)
6.23%
Trade & Investment
Exports (Goods & Services)
N/A
Imports (Goods & Services)
N/A
FDI Inflow
N/A
FDI Outflow
N/A
Balance & Debt
Current Account Balance (% GDP)
-0.53%
Government Debt (% GDP)
N/A
Data Last Updated
2025-10-23

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Frequently Asked Questions

As of 2016, India's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is $2.29 trillion. This represents the total value of goods and services produced in the country.

The GDP per capita in India for 2016 is $1,707.51. GDP per capita is calculated by dividing the country's GDP by its population.

The Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation rate in India for 2016 is 4.95%. This measures the annual percentage change in the cost of consumer goods and services.

India's annual GDP growth rate for 2016 is 8.26%. This indicates the rate at which the country's economy is expanding or contracting.

The unemployment rate in India for 2016 is 7.60%. This represents the percentage of the labor force that is unemployed and actively seeking employment.