Mineral rents (% of GDP) in South Asia
South Asia: Mineral rents (% of GDP) was 1.1% in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Mineral rents in South Asia, 1970–2021
Source: The Changing Wealth of Nations, World Bank (WB). Measured in % of GDP.
Analysis
South Asia recorded 1.1% for mineral rents in 2021.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 93.6% on the previous year and down 11.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, mineral rents in South Asia peaked at 2.0% in 2008 and was at its lowest, 0.2%, in 1973.
That places South Asia 25th out of 47 groups with data for 2021, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Mineral rents (% of GDP) in South Asia, year by year
| Year | % of GDP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 0.2% | — |
| 1971 | 0.2% | +4.4% |
| 1972 | 0.2% | -3.7% |
| 1973 | 0.2% | -14.6% |
| 1974 | 0.2% | +22.6% |
| 1975 | 0.3% | +29.9% |
| 1976 | 0.4% | +56.6% |
| 1977 | 0.4% | -10.2% |
| 1978 | 0.2% | -34.8% |
| 1979 | 0.3% | +12.6% |
| 1980 | 0.3% | +0.6% |
| 1981 | 0.3% | -6.1% |
| 1982 | 0.3% | +20.8% |
| 1983 | 0.2% | -25.1% |
| 1984 | 0.2% | -2.6% |
| 1985 | 0.2% | -2.5% |
| 1986 | 0.2% | -3.6% |
| 1987 | 0.2% | -20.1% |
| 1988 | 0.2% | +32.6% |
| 1989 | 0.3% | +25.4% |
| 1990 | 0.3% | -5.4% |
| 1991 | 0.2% | -18.9% |
| 1992 | 0.3% | +28.8% |
| 1993 | 0.2% | -14.9% |
| 1994 | 0.2% | -23.5% |
| 1995 | 0.2% | +4.0% |
| 1996 | 0.2% | +5.6% |
| 1997 | 0.2% | -4.4% |
| 1998 | 0.3% | +62.0% |
| 1999 | 0.2% | -25.7% |
| 2000 | 0.2% | -2.4% |
| 2001 | 0.2% | +8.0% |
| 2002 | 0.2% | -2.2% |
| 2003 | 0.2% | -11.2% |
| 2004 | 0.3% | +27.4% |
| 2005 | 0.7% | +177.8% |
| 2006 | 0.9% | +22.2% |
| 2007 | 1.5% | +69.3% |
| 2008 | 2.0% | +31.6% |
| 2009 | 0.8% | -58.8% |
| 2010 | 1.4% | +62.1% |
| 2011 | 1.3% | -6.4% |
| 2012 | 0.7% | -46.4% |
| 2013 | 0.8% | +15.6% |
| 2014 | 0.5% | -40.1% |
| 2015 | 0.2% | -47.1% |
| 2016 | 0.3% | +22.6% |
| 2017 | 0.4% | +29.1% |
| 2018 | 0.4% | -6.3% |
| 2019 | 0.6% | +50.1% |
| 2020 | 0.6% | +4.3% |
| 2021 | 1.1% | +93.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.4% | 10 |
| 1980s | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.3% | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.3% | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.7% | 0.2% | 2.0% | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.8% | 0.6% | 1.1% | 2 |
Countries ranked near South Asia
More energy & mining data for South Asia
- Fuel imports 27.5% (2025)
- Ores and metals imports 7.4% (2025)
- Fuel exports 12.8% (2025)
- Ores and metals exports 3.7% (2025)
- Electric power transmission and distribution losses 13.8% (2023)
- Electric power consumption 1,140 kWh per capita (2024)
- Alternative and nuclear energy 4.5% (2024)
- Combustible renewables and waste 20.1% (2024)
- Natural gas rents 0.1% (2021)
- Total natural resources rents 2.8% (2021)
Frequently asked questions
- What is mineral rents in South Asia?
- Mineral rents in South Asia was 1.1% in 2021, according to The Changing Wealth of Nations, World Bank (WB).
- What is the highest mineral rents recorded in South Asia?
- The highest recorded value was 2.0% in 2008.
- What is the lowest mineral rents recorded in South Asia?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.2% in 1973.
- How does South Asia rank for mineral rents?
- South Asia ranks 25th out of 47 groups with data for 2021.
- Is mineral rents rising or falling in South Asia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 11.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South Asia data come from?
- The figures come from The Changing Wealth of Nations, World Bank (WB), published as part of Mineral rents (% of GDP). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Mineral rents are the difference between the value of production for a stock of minerals at world prices and their total costs of production. Minerals included in the calculation are tin, gold, lead, zinc, iron, copper, nickel, silver, bauxite, and phosphate.