Direct economic loss attributed to disasters in Bhutan
Bhutan: Direct economic loss attributed to disasters was 243.04 million in 2018. ◆ Volatile
Direct economic loss attributed to disasters in Bhutan, 2005–2018
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for direct economic loss attributed to disasters in Bhutan is 243.04 million, measured in 2018.
That represents a change of down 88.7% on the previous year and up 52,590.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, direct economic loss attributed to disasters in Bhutan peaked at 2.15 billion in 2017 and was at its lowest, 0, in 2016.
That places Bhutan 37th out of 130 countries with data for 2018, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Direct economic loss attributed to disasters in Bhutan, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 428,663 | — |
| 2006 | 552,825 | +29.0% |
| 2007 | 467,400 | -15.5% |
| 2008 | 461,250 | -1.3% |
| 2009 | 498,150 | +8.0% |
| 2010 | 544,838 | +9.4% |
| 2011 | 703,463 | +29.1% |
| 2012 | 792,188 | +12.6% |
| 2013 | 976,500 | +23.3% |
| 2014 | 513,338 | -47.4% |
| 2015 | 508.89 million | +99033.1% |
| 2016 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 2017 | 2.15 billion | — |
| 2018 | 243.04 million | -88.7% |
Bhutan compared with similar countries
- Bhutan's 243.04 million is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 17.40 million, 14.0× the median. (36 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Direct economic loss attributed to disasters in Bhutan changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | +99033.1% | 513,338 | 508.89 million |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 481,658 | 428,663 | 552,825 | 5 |
| 2010s | 323.08 million | 0 | 2.15 billion | 9 |
Countries ranked near Bhutan
More economy & growth data for Bhutan
- Real gdp growth, annual growth rate 24.04 % change on previous year (2024)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 4.5 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 5.11 Percent per annum (2029)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, annual growth rate 5.62 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.01 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per capita 45.07 units per person (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, annual growth rate 0.5765 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.0073 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per capita 32.91 units per person (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, US dollar, annual growth rate 5.01 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is direct economic loss attributed to disasters in Bhutan?
- Direct economic loss attributed to disasters in Bhutan was 243.04 million in 2018, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest direct economic loss attributed to disasters recorded in Bhutan?
- The highest recorded value was 2.15 billion in 2017.
- What is the lowest direct economic loss attributed to disasters recorded in Bhutan?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 2016.
- How does Bhutan rank for direct economic loss attributed to disasters?
- Bhutan ranks 37th out of 130 countries with data for 2018.
- Is direct economic loss attributed to disasters rising or falling in Bhutan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 52,590.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Bhutan data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Direct economic loss attributed to disasters. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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