Delhi’s per capita income in 2025-26 is estimated at Rs 5,31,610, around 2.5 times higher than the national level, as per the Economic Survey presented by Chief Minister Rekha Gupta. The report highlights a 7.92% growth in per capita income over the previous year.
The survey emphasizes Delhi’s consistent revenue surplus, with a budgeted revenue surplus of Rs 9,661.31 crore for 2025-26, amounting to 0.73% of the GSDP. Tax collection is projected to grow by 15.54% in 2025-26 compared to the previous year.
Data on the health sector reveals an increase in hospital bed availability in Delhi, with beds per 1,000 persons rising from 2.73 in 2015-16 to 2.84 in 2025-26. The number of beds in Delhi government hospitals has also increased significantly.
The report highlights improvements in environmental quality and renewable energy initiatives in Delhi. It notes an increase in days with ‘good air quality’ and the city’s strong foundation in renewable energy, boasting a total capacity of 509 MW in solar and waste-to-energy sectors.
Delhi’s economy is characterized by a dominant service sector, contributing 86.32% to the Gross State Value Added in 2025-26, followed by the secondary sector at 12.88% and the primary sector at 0.8%.
