Gross State Domestic Product (2008-09): Rs. 1,03,825 cr (Q)* (at constant prices 1999-2000)

According to the 2008 Global Hunger Index, Punjab has the lowest level of hunger in India. The Per Capita Income for (2008-09) : Rs. 33,198 (Q)* (at constant prices 1999-2000) (National average of Rs. 24,295).

In 2007-2008, Punjab ranked second amongst fifteen major States in India in the Human Development Index (HDI) that provides a composite measure of the three dimensions - life expectancy, adult literacy and standard of living - of Human Development. Human Development Index (2001) : 0.537 (Rank 2nd among 15 major states)

The Total investment in industry during (2008-09) was Rs. 40,500 cr. Of late, Punjab is aggressively promoting the services sector, particularly the Information Technology and Biotechnology sector.

*As per quick estimates for annual budget.