Changing relations

Prepared a simple chart today tracking the per capita income (PPP terms, in current USD) of India relative to those of China and Pakistan in recent decades. It is rather deflating to recall that till as recently as 2006, India had a lower per capita GDP than Pakistan. But downright stunning to be reminded that China only overtook India in 1991 and Pakistan in 1996! Imagine Pakistan, by some accounts "the most dangerous place on earth" (here and here), not long ago being richer than two aspiring great powers of the 21st century :)

Note: Chart based on IMF data. The data-points from 2010 to 2014 are based on IMF projections made in Oct 2009.