India GDP from Public Administration, Defence and Other Services (GVA)

GDP/GVA from Public Administration, Defence & Other Services: Key Updates

 Latest Release
May, 2025

Value(Constant) – Q4 (2024–25)
5,62,382 (₹ Crore)

Value(Constant) – Q3 (2024–25)
5,54,470 (₹ Crore)

Source: Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation (MOSPI)

Quarterly GVA Summary – Q4 FY 2024–25 (Jan–Mar)

Public Administration Output: Real GVA (Constant 2011–12 Prices)

  • Q4 2024–25: ₹5.62 lakh crore (₹5,62,382 crore) (approx. $67.7 billion)
  • Q4 2023–24: ₹5.17 lakh crore (₹5,17,340 crore) (approx. $62.3 billion)
  • Growth Rate: 8.7% year-on-year

India’s public Administration sector, which includes public administration, defence, education, health, and other community services, recorded a real GVA of ₹5.62 lakh crore in Q4 2024–25. The sector grew 8.7% YoY, supported by higher government spending, increased recruitment, and expanded delivery of welfare services.

Public Administration Output: Nominal GVA (Current Prices)

  • Q4 2024–25: ₹10.94 lakh crore (₹10,94,227 crore) (approx. $131.8 billion)
  • Q4 2023–24: ₹9.68 lakh crore (₹9,67,898 crore) (approx. $116.5 billion)
  • Growth Rate: 13.0% year-on-year

At current prices, nominal GVA from public Administration surged to ₹10.94 lakh crore, a 13.0% YoY increase. This strong growth reflects rising wage expenditures, defense procurement, and expanded budget allocations across education, health, and administration.

Quarter-wise Real GVA (2024–25)

  • Quarter 1 – ₹5.11 lakh cr
  • Quarter 2 – ₹5.47 lakh cr
  • Quarter 3 – ₹5.54 lakh cr
  • Quarter 4 – ₹5.62 lakh cr

Quarter-wise GVA Public Administration Chart

India GDP from Public Administration, Defence & Other Services Chart - Historical Quarter Wise Data & Trends

India's GVA From Public Administration, Defence & Other Services Chart - Historical & Current Trends

Annual GVA From Public Administration Updates

Annual GVA Summary Estimates (2024–25)

Annual Real Output from Public Administration GVA (Constant Base Year: 2011–12)

  • 2024–25: ₹21.76 lakh crore (₹21,75,628 crore) (approx. $261.8 billion)
  • 2023–24: ₹19.99 lakh crore (₹19,98,561 crore) (approx. $240.9 billion)
  • Growth rate: 8.9% year-on-year

India’s public Administration sector posted a real GVA of ₹21.76 lakh crore in FY 2024–25, reflecting a solid 8.9% inflation-adjusted growth over the previous year. The expansion was driven by higher budget allocations across governance, social services, defense, and administrative infrastructure.

Annual Nominal Output from Public Administration GVA (Current Prices)

  • 2024–25: ₹43.53 lakh crore (₹43,53,290 crore) (approx. $523.9 billion)
  • 2023–24: ₹38.40 lakh crore (₹38,40,370 crore) (approx. $462.7 billion)
  • Growth rate: 13.4% year-on-year

At current prices, nominal GVA from public Administration rose to ₹43.53 lakh crore, a 13.4% increase year-on-year. This sharp growth reflects higher wage payouts, increased defense and welfare spending, and continued expansion of health, education, and administrative services.

Annual GVA From Public Administration Chart

Line chart showing India's GVA from Public Administration, Defence and Other Services between 1980 – 2025 in ₹ crore, at both constant and current prices.
India's Public Administration, Defence and Other Services GVA (1980–2025) in ₹ crore, shown at constant (2011–12) and current prices.

Note: This page presents Gross Value Added (GVA) data for the Public Administration, Defence, and Other Services sector, which is often referred to as “GDP from Public Administration, Defence, and Other Services” in public usage. GVA is the sectoral component that contributes to the overall GDP.

FAQs

What does "Public Administration" mean in GDP data?

In GDP and national accounts, Public Services refers to Public Administration, Defence, and Other Services such as education, health, social work, and community services. It captures government operations, public institutions, and essential services provided to the population.

GVA from Public Services is estimated using data on: Government expenditure at central, state, and local levels, Compensation of employees (salaries, pensions), and Output from education, health, defence, and community services.

It reflects the scale and impact of government operations and social development initiatives. Growth in this sector indicates: Expanded public service delivery, Rising public employment, and Increased welfare spending and governance activity.

The data is compiled and released by India’s Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI). It’s published in: Quarterly GDP reports, and Annual National Accounts Statistics (NAS)

Public Administration GVA is updated:: Quarterly, along with GDP data, and Annually, as part of the Provisional Estimates (May) and Revised Estimates (January and February of subsequent years)

ChartForest updates the data shortly after the official release by MoSPI, ensuring the latest real and nominal GVA figures are included. Data is reviewed, cleaned, and presented in structured formats with visual insights and year-on-year comparisons.

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