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Economy of Assam
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The Economy of Assam is largely agriculture based with 69% of the population engaged in it.
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![]() Guwahati, the capital of Assam as viewed from atop of Nilachal hill. | |
Currency | Indian rupee (INR, ₹) |
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1 April – 31 March | |
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Statistics | |
GDP | ₹6.43 lakh crore (US$77 billion) (2024–25 est.)[3] |
GDP rank | 17th |
GDP growth | 10.2% (2022-23 est.)[3] |
GDP per capita | ₹118,504 (US$1,400) (2022-23)[3] |
GDP per capita rank | 28th |
GDP by sector | Agriculture 25% Industry 30% Services 45% (2021-22)[3] |
Population below poverty line | ![]() |
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Unemployment | ![]() |
Public finances | |
25.74% of GSDP (2022-23 est.)[3] | |
₹−15,354 crore (US$−1.8 billion) (3.19% of GSDP) (2022-23 est.) | |
Revenues | ₹99,674 crore (US$12 billion) (2022-23 est.)[3] |
Expenses | ₹1.15 lakh crore (US$14 billion) (2022-23 est.)[3] |
All values, unless otherwise stated, are in US dollars. |
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