Final consumption expenditure (current LCU), per square kilometre in Bhutan
Bhutan: Final consumption expenditure (current LCU), per square kilometre was 5.20 million current LCU per square kilometre in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Final consumption expenditure (current LCU), per square kilometre in Bhutan, 1990–2023
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in current LCU per square kilometre.
Analysis
In 2023, final consumption expenditure (current lcu), per square kilometre in Bhutan stood at 5.20 million current LCU per square kilometre. That is the highest value across all 34 years on record.
That represents a change of up 10.5% on the previous year and up 209.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, final consumption expenditure (current lcu), per square kilometre in Bhutan peaked at 5.20 million current LCU per square kilometre in 2023 and was at its lowest, 88,033 current LCU per square kilometre, in 1990.
Bhutan ranks 113th of 185 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.
Final consumption expenditure (current LCU), per square kilometre in Bhutan, year by year
| Year | current LCU per square kilometre | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 88,033 current LCU per square kilometre | — |
| 1991 | 94,359 current LCU per square kilometre | +7.2% |
| 1992 | 119,122 current LCU per square kilometre | +26.2% |
| 1993 | 112,144 current LCU per square kilometre | -5.9% |
| 1994 | 134,719 current LCU per square kilometre | +20.1% |
| 1995 | 153,103 current LCU per square kilometre | +13.6% |
| 1996 | 209,168 current LCU per square kilometre | +36.6% |
| 1997 | 280,510 current LCU per square kilometre | +34.1% |
| 1998 | 336,575 current LCU per square kilometre | +20.0% |
| 1999 | 383,618 current LCU per square kilometre | +14.0% |
| 2000 | 332,864 current LCU per square kilometre | -13.2% |
| 2001 | 348,291 current LCU per square kilometre | +4.6% |
| 2002 | 381,683 current LCU per square kilometre | +9.6% |
| 2003 | 437,060 current LCU per square kilometre | +14.5% |
| 2004 | 542,225 current LCU per square kilometre | +24.1% |
| 2005 | 634,258 current LCU per square kilometre | +17.0% |
| 2006 | 635,674 current LCU per square kilometre | +0.2% |
| 2007 | 807,776 current LCU per square kilometre | +27.1% |
| 2008 | 971,351 current LCU per square kilometre | +20.3% |
| 2009 | 1.12 million current LCU per square kilometre | +15.6% |
| 2010 | 1.30 million current LCU per square kilometre | +15.5% |
| 2011 | 1.42 million current LCU per square kilometre | +9.6% |
| 2012 | 1.47 million current LCU per square kilometre | +3.1% |
| 2013 | 1.68 million current LCU per square kilometre | +14.4% |
| 2014 | 2.11 million current LCU per square kilometre | +25.6% |
| 2015 | 2.58 million current LCU per square kilometre | +22.5% |
| 2016 | 2.73 million current LCU per square kilometre | +5.7% |
| 2017 | 2.91 million current LCU per square kilometre | +6.5% |
| 2018 | 3.12 million current LCU per square kilometre | +7.3% |
| 2019 | 3.39 million current LCU per square kilometre | +8.7% |
| 2020 | 3.66 million current LCU per square kilometre | +7.9% |
| 2021 | 4.01 million current LCU per square kilometre | +9.7% |
| 2022 | 4.71 million current LCU per square kilometre | +17.3% |
| 2023 | 5.20 million current LCU per square kilometre | +10.5% |
Bhutan compared with similar countries
- Bhutan's 5.20 million current LCU per square kilometre is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 11.50 million current LCU per square kilometre, 45% of the median. (45 countries reporting)
- Bhutan's 5.20 million current LCU per square kilometre is below the median for South Asia, which is 149.31 million current LCU per square kilometre, 3% of the median. (6 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 191,135 current LCU per square kilometre | 88,033 current LCU per square kilometre | 383,618 current LCU per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2000s | 621,448 current LCU per square kilometre | 332,864 current LCU per square kilometre | 1.12 million current LCU per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.27 million current LCU per square kilometre | 1.30 million current LCU per square kilometre | 3.39 million current LCU per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2020s | 4.39 million current LCU per square kilometre | 3.66 million current LCU per square kilometre | 5.20 million current LCU per square kilometre | 4 |
Countries ranked near Bhutan
- 110 Chad 6.13 million current LCU per square kilometre compare
- 111 Italy 5.46 million current LCU per square kilometre compare
- 112 Romania 5.44 million current LCU per square kilometre compare
- 114 Nicaragua 4.91 million current LCU per square kilometre compare
- 115 South Africa 4.84 million current LCU per square kilometre compare
- 116 Austria 4.18 million current LCU per square kilometre compare
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)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled 2.82 million BoP, current US$ (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual -72.36 % change on previous year (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0008 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 3.56 BoP, current US$ per person (2024)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), annual growth rate 26.59 % change on previous year (2025)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), per unit of GDP 0.3328 includes gold, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), per capita 1,495 includes gold, current US$ per person (2025)
- Total reserves minus gold (current US$), annual growth rate 24.21 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is final consumption expenditure (current lcu), per square kilometre in Bhutan?
- Final consumption expenditure (current lcu), per square kilometre in Bhutan was 5.20 million current LCU per square kilometre in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest final consumption expenditure (current lcu), per square kilometre recorded in Bhutan?
- The highest recorded value was 5.20 million current LCU per square kilometre in 2023.
- What is the lowest final consumption expenditure (current lcu), per square kilometre recorded in Bhutan?
- The lowest recorded value was 88,033 current LCU per square kilometre in 1990.
- How does Bhutan rank for final consumption expenditure (current lcu), per square kilometre?
- Bhutan ranks 113th out of 185 countries with data for 2023.
- Is final consumption expenditure (current lcu), per square kilometre rising or falling in Bhutan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 209.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Bhutan data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Final consumption expenditure (current LCU), per square kilometre. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
Final consumption expenditure (current LCU) divided by Land area (sq. km), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.
Final consumption expenditure (current LCU) ÷ Land area (sq. km)
Computed from
- Final consumption expenditure Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks
- Land area FAOSTAT, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)
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About this data
Final consumption expenditure (current LCU) divided by Land area (sq. km), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.