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Per Capita Income: Trends, Gaps, and District Disparities
Per Capita Income is derived by dividing the Net State Domestic Product (NSDP) by the mid-year population of the state. Note: per capita income uses NSDP (which deducts depreciation from GSDP), not GSDP itself. It serves as the primary proxy for the average material standard of living within a state.
Rajasthan vs. National Per Capita Income
| Year | Rajasthan PCI (Current ₹) | Growth (%) | India PCI (Current ₹) | Growth (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-21 | 1,14,925 | −0.53 | 1,27,244 | −3.9 |
| 2021-22 | 1,34,143 | 16.72 | 1,50,906 | 18.6 |
| 2022-23 | 1,50,020 | 11.84 | 1,69,496 | 12.3 |
| 2023-24 | 1,66,647 | 11.08 | 1,84,205 | 8.7 |
| 2024-25 (AE) | 1,85,053 | 11.04 | 2,00,162 | 8.7 |
Source: Rajasthan Economic Review 2024-25, Table 1.4, DES Rajasthan
Rajasthan's per capita income consistently runs approximately 8-9% below the national average. The absolute gap (₹15,109 in 2024-25) has narrowed from ₹12,519 in 2011-12, but Rajasthan's higher-than-national growth (11.04% vs. 8.7%) signals convergence.
At constant 2011-12 prices, Rajasthan's real per capita income is ₹96,638 (2024-25, grew 6.88%), against India's ₹1,12,358 (grew 5.3%) — Rajasthan's real PCI growth again outpaces the national average, indicating per capita welfare gains faster than inflation-adjusted national averages.
Key benchmark (2011-12): Rajasthan's PCI was ₹57,192 (current prices) versus India's ₹63,462 — a gap that has proportionally narrowed over 13 years.
District-level Per Capita Income Disparities
District per capita income (Per Capita Net District Domestic Product) in 2023-24:
| Rank | District | Per Capita Income (Current ₹, 2023-24) | Growth Rate (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alwar | 2,40,808 | 13.96 |
| 2 | Bhilwara | 2,37,076 | 12.47 |
| 3 | Jaipur | 2,36,666 | 12.61 |
| 4 | Ajmer | 2,05,326 | 12.94 |
| 5 | Jaisalmer | 2,01,054 | — |
Source: Rajasthan Economic Review 2024-25, Table 1.7, DES Rajasthan
Alwar's rank-1 position (₹2,40,808 vs. state average ₹1,66,647 in 2023-24) is driven by:
- Proximity to Delhi and large industrial estates (Honda, Hero MotoCorp at Tapukara)
- Bhiwadi-RIICO zone and automobile cluster activity
Jaisalmer's rank-5 position reflects oil revenue (Cairn/Vedanta block production) contributing to high per capita output despite low population.
The intra-state disparity is wide: top districts record per capita incomes more than 40% above the state average. The eastern belt (Alwar-Jaipur-Ajmer-Bhilwara) dominates; western and southern tribal districts (Dungarpur, Banswara) remain significantly below average.