सिक्किम भारत में प्रति व्यक्ति आय की रैंकिंग में सबसे ऊपर है, जबकि बिहार सबसे गरीब राज्य

Sikkim has retained its position as India's richest state by per capita income, according to Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation data. The northeastern state recorded a GSDP per capita of ₹7,07,179 in FY 2023-24, around 327% of the national average, despite its tiny population base. Bihar sits at the opposite end, with a GSDP per capita of just ₹68,624, roughly 32% of the national figure.

Top 10 Indian States/UT’s in Per Capita Income Ranking (FY 2023-24)

Sikkim leads, followed by Goa, Delhi, Chandigarh, and Telangana. Among states with a population above three crore, Telangana ranks highest, ahead of Karnataka, Haryana, Tamil Nadu, and Gujarat. Three South Indian states feature in the top 10, with the remaining two in the top 20.

Poorest 5 States by Per Capita Income (FY 2023-24)

Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Jharkhand, Manipur, and Madhya Pradesh form the bottom five. Bihar's GSDP per capita (₹68,624) is about three times lower than the national average of ₹2,15,936, and remains the only state below $1,000 in dollar terms.

Key Points on Per Capita Income Across Indian States

1. Four states and a union territory, Sikkim, Goa, Delhi, and Chandigarh, have GSDP per capita above $5,000
2. Sikkim's per capita income is over three times India's national average
3. Data year: Financial Year 2023-24, with FY 2024-25 estimates available for some states
4. Source: Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation

Why does Sikkim lead India's per capita income rankings?

Sikkim's small population spreads its economic output thinly, naturally lifting the per-person figure. Add to that its reliance on hydropower generation, a booming tourism industry, organic farming exports, and pharmaceutical manufacturing, along with heavy central funding tied to its special category status; together, these factors have pushed Sikkim's relative income to nearly 3.3 times the national average.