India Current Account to GDP
-0.4%▲ +0.43 pt
Dec 2025 · Annual
India's current account deficit narrowed to 0.4% of GDP in 2025 from 0.9% in 2024. The deficit remains well below the all-time low of -5.0% recorded in 2012, and the series dates back to 1975.
| Actual | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Dates | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -0.4% | -0.9% | 1.7%Dec 1977 | -5.0%Dec 2012 | 1975 – 2025 | Annual |
Related indicators
| Indicator | Last | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Last updated | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FDI Inflows | $39.1B | $27.1B | $64.4B | $-36.1M | Dec 2025 | Annual |
| Exchange Rate | 95.47 per USD | 95.82 per USD | 95.82 per USD | 4.76 per USD | Aug 2026 | Monthly |
About this series
Current Account to GDP in India averaged -1.2% from 1975 until 2025, reaching an all-time high of 1.7% in Dec 1977 and a record low of -5.0% in Dec 2012. The series is reported yearly with history from 1975.
The current account as a percentage of GDP measures the balance of trade in goods and services, net income, and net current transfers relative to the size of the economy. It is reported annually in percent, with the data series spanning from 1975 to 2025.
Source & methodology
We use primary economic sources for every country. See our methodology page for how we source and verify this data.
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