Exports of goods and services (current LCU) in Bhutan
Bhutan: Exports of goods and services (current LCU) was 88.19 billion current LCU in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Exports of goods and services in Bhutan, 1980–2024
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks. Measured in current LCU.
Analysis
The most recent figure for exports of goods and services in Bhutan is 88.19 billion current LCU, measured in 2024. That is the highest value across all 45 years on record.
The figure is up 24.8% on the previous year and up 102.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, exports of goods and services in Bhutan peaked at 88.19 billion current LCU in 2024 and was at its lowest, 145.49 million current LCU, in 1980.
Bhutan ranks 127th of 193 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Exports of goods and services (current LCU) in Bhutan, year by year
| Year | current LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 145.49 million current LCU | — |
| 1981 | 195.74 million current LCU | +34.5% |
| 1982 | 192.99 million current LCU | -1.4% |
| 1983 | 201.68 million current LCU | +4.5% |
| 1984 | 248.64 million current LCU | +23.3% |
| 1985 | 319.40 million current LCU | +28.5% |
| 1986 | 447.71 million current LCU | +40.2% |
| 1987 | 772.64 million current LCU | +72.6% |
| 1988 | 1.11 billion current LCU | +43.6% |
| 1989 | 1.26 billion current LCU | +13.2% |
| 1990 | 1.41 billion current LCU | +12.1% |
| 1991 | 1.83 billion current LCU | +29.8% |
| 1992 | 2.08 billion current LCU | +13.7% |
| 1993 | 2.26 billion current LCU | +8.9% |
| 1994 | 2.51 billion current LCU | +10.8% |
| 1995 | 3.71 billion current LCU | +48.0% |
| 1996 | 3.98 billion current LCU | +7.2% |
| 1997 | 4.77 billion current LCU | +19.9% |
| 1998 | 5.15 billion current LCU | +7.9% |
| 1999 | 5.61 billion current LCU | +9.1% |
| 2000 | 5.80 billion current LCU | +3.3% |
| 2001 | 5.91 billion current LCU | +1.9% |
| 2002 | 6.23 billion current LCU | +5.5% |
| 2003 | 7.40 billion current LCU | +18.7% |
| 2004 | 9.88 billion current LCU | +33.6% |
| 2005 | 13.81 billion current LCU | +39.8% |
| 2006 | 22.13 billion current LCU | +60.2% |
| 2007 | 27.19 billion current LCU | +22.8% |
| 2008 | 26.71 billion current LCU | -1.8% |
| 2009 | 27.37 billion current LCU | +2.5% |
| 2010 | 30.78 billion current LCU | +12.5% |
| 2011 | 35.00 billion current LCU | +13.7% |
| 2012 | 37.74 billion current LCU | +7.8% |
| 2013 | 42.64 billion current LCU | +13.0% |
| 2014 | 43.59 billion current LCU | +2.2% |
| 2015 | 44.26 billion current LCU | +1.5% |
| 2016 | 42.97 billion current LCU | -2.9% |
| 2017 | 48.00 billion current LCU | +11.7% |
| 2018 | 51.57 billion current LCU | +7.4% |
| 2019 | 60.60 billion current LCU | +17.5% |
| 2020 | 51.11 billion current LCU | -15.7% |
| 2021 | 59.76 billion current LCU | +16.9% |
| 2022 | 58.09 billion current LCU | -2.8% |
| 2023 | 70.65 billion current LCU | +21.6% |
| 2024 | 88.19 billion current LCU | +24.8% |
Bhutan compared with similar countries
- Bhutan's 88.19 billion current LCU is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 529.90 billion current LCU, 17% of the median. (45 countries reporting)
- Bhutan's 88.19 billion current LCU is below the median for South Asia, which is 3.34 trillion current LCU, 3% of the median. (6 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 488.97 million current LCU | 145.49 million current LCU | 1.26 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 1990s | 3.33 billion current LCU | 1.41 billion current LCU | 5.61 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 2000s | 15.24 billion current LCU | 5.80 billion current LCU | 27.37 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 2010s | 43.72 billion current LCU | 30.78 billion current LCU | 60.60 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 2020s | 65.56 billion current LCU | 51.11 billion current LCU | 88.19 billion current LCU | 5 |
Countries ranked near Bhutan
More economy & growth data for Bhutan
- 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)
- IMF holdings of currency, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0061 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is exports of goods and services in Bhutan?
- Exports of goods and services in Bhutan was 88.19 billion current LCU in 2024, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks.
- What is the highest exports of goods and services recorded in Bhutan?
- The highest recorded value was 88.19 billion current LCU in 2024.
- What is the lowest exports of goods and services recorded in Bhutan?
- The lowest recorded value was 145.49 million current LCU in 1980.
- How does Bhutan rank for exports of goods and services?
- Bhutan ranks 127th out of 193 countries with data for 2024.
- Is exports of goods and services rising or falling in Bhutan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 102.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Bhutan data come from?
- The figures come from Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks, published as part of Exports of goods and services (current LCU). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Exports of goods includes changes in the economic ownership of goods from residents of the compiling economy to non-residents, irrespective of physical movement of goods across national borders. Exports of services includes services provided by residents to non-residents. This indicator is expressed in current prices, meaning no adjustment has been made to account for price changes over time. This series is expressed in local currency units.