South Asia: country statistics
The South Asia region has 6 countries and territories in our World Bank snapshot. The largest economy is India ($3.91T), and the table below ranks every country in the region by GDP, with GDP per capita, population and life expectancy alongside.
Source: World Bank Open Data. Data as of June 2026.
Every South Asia country by GDP
| Country | GDP (nominal) | GDP per capita | Population | Life expectancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| India | $3.91T | $2,695 | 1.45 billion | 72.2 |
| Bangladesh | $450.1B | $2,593 | 173.6 million | 74.9 |
| Sri Lanka | $99.0B | $4,516 | 21.9 million | 77.7 |
| Nepal | $42.9B | $1,447 | 29.7 million | 70.6 |
| Maldives | $7.1B | $13,379 | 527,799 | 81.3 |
| Bhutan | $3.0B | $3,831 | 791,524 | 73.3 |
Source: World Bank Open Data (CC BY 4.0). Data as of June 2026.
Browse South Asia countries
$2,593 per capita
Bhutan$3,831 per capita
India$2,695 per capita
Maldives$13,379 per capita
Nepal$1,447 per capita
Sri Lanka$4,516 per capita
Frequently asked questions
Which is the largest economy in South Asia?
India is the largest economy in South Asia with a GDP of $3.91T (World Bank, latest year), followed by Bangladesh.
How many countries are in South Asia?
Our World Bank snapshot lists 6 countries and territories in the South Asia region. Each has its own profile page with the full indicator set.
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Last updated: 2026-06-20