World Bank · updated 2026-10-03 · 195 economies tracked
-7.44 (2025)
##174 of 195 economies
1.3%
0.98×
1 = global #1 · higher value ranks higher
Real annual global ranks, 1990 - 2025. India climbed from #94 to #174 (overtook Malawi). Gaps in a lane = missing data that year.
Key events for India ↓Auto-detected from rank data + curated milestones
Balance-of-payments crisis triggers sweeping market reforms.
Growth slows sharply as capital flows reverse.
High-denomination notes withdrawn, causing cash shortages.
GDP records its largest contraction on record.
GDP, General Government Gross Debt (% of GDP), Fiscal Balance, Primary Balance (% of GDP)
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