Primary income, Credit/Revenue (US dollar) in India
India: Primary income, Credit/Revenue (US dollar) was 51.08 billion in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Primary income, Credit/Revenue in India, 2005–2024
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
In 2024, primary income, credit/revenue in India stood at 51.08 billion. That is the highest value across all 20 years on record.
That represents a change of up 34.7% on the previous year and up 304.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, primary income, credit/revenue in India peaked at 51.08 billion in 2024 and was at its lowest, 5.65 billion, in 2005.
That places India 24th out of 198 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Primary income, Credit/Revenue (US dollar) in India, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 5.65 billion | — |
| 2006 | 8.20 billion | +45.2% |
| 2007 | 12.65 billion | +54.3% |
| 2008 | 15.59 billion | +23.3% |
| 2009 | 13.73 billion | -11.9% |
| 2010 | 9.96 billion | -27.5% |
| 2011 | 10.15 billion | +1.9% |
| 2012 | 9.90 billion | -2.4% |
| 2013 | 11.23 billion | +13.4% |
| 2014 | 12.64 billion | +12.5% |
| 2015 | 14.53 billion | +15.0% |
| 2016 | 15.48 billion | +6.5% |
| 2017 | 18.55 billion | +19.8% |
| 2018 | 21.38 billion | +15.3% |
| 2019 | 23.35 billion | +9.2% |
| 2020 | 22.60 billion | -3.2% |
| 2021 | 23.71 billion | +4.9% |
| 2022 | 27.18 billion | +14.6% |
| 2023 | 37.91 billion | +39.5% |
| 2024 | 51.08 billion | +34.7% |
India compared with similar countries
- India's 51.08 billion is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 360.66 million, 141.6× the median. (46 countries reporting)
- India's 51.08 billion is above the median for South Asia, which is 550.69 million, 92.8× the median. (6 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 11.16 billion | 5.65 billion | 15.59 billion | 5 |
| 2010s | 14.72 billion | 9.90 billion | 23.35 billion | 10 |
| 2020s | 32.50 billion | 22.60 billion | 51.08 billion | 5 |
Countries ranked near India
More financial sector data for India
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, annual growth rate 13.2 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0012 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per capita 3.26 units per person (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, annual growth rate 7.8 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.0009 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per capita 2.38 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, annual growth rate 13.2 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0012 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per capita 3.26 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, SDR, annual growth rate 7.8 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is primary income, credit/revenue in India?
- Primary income, credit/revenue in India was 51.08 billion in 2024, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest primary income, credit/revenue recorded in India?
- The highest recorded value was 51.08 billion in 2024.
- What is the lowest primary income, credit/revenue recorded in India?
- The lowest recorded value was 5.65 billion in 2005.
- How does India rank for primary income, credit/revenue?
- India ranks 24th out of 198 countries with data for 2024.
- Is primary income, credit/revenue rising or falling in India?
- Over the last ten years it is up 304.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this India data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of Primary income, Credit/Revenue (US dollar). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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The World and Country Group Aggregates (historically called BOPSY) is an annual publication, released each November, of major balance of payments and international investment position components for countries, country groups, and the world.