GDP (current LCU), annual growth rate in Bhutan
Bhutan: GDP (current LCU), annual growth rate was 11.41 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
11.41 % change on previous year
Change on year
down 8.8%
World rank
48th
of 212 countries
All-time high
30.48 % change on previous year
in 1987
All-time low
-9.88 % change on previous year
in 1978
Years of data
55
1971–2025
GDP (current LCU), annual growth rate in Bhutan, 1971–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
The most recent figure for gdp (current lcu), annual growth rate in Bhutan is 11.41 % change on previous year, measured in 2025.
That represents a change of down 8.8% on the previous year and up 13.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gdp (current lcu), annual growth rate in Bhutan peaked at 30.48 % change on previous year in 1987 and was at its lowest, -9.88 % change on previous year, in 1978.
Bhutan ranks 48th of 212 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
GDP (current LCU), annual growth rate in Bhutan, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 7.25 % change on previous year | — |
| 1972 | 7.13 % change on previous year | -1.7% |
| 1973 | 14.68 % change on previous year | +105.8% |
| 1974 | 23.21 % change on previous year | +58.2% |
| 1975 | -3.38 % change on previous year | -114.6% |
| 1976 | 9 % change on previous year | -366.1% |
| 1977 | 7.91 % change on previous year | -12.1% |
| 1978 | -9.88 % change on previous year | -224.9% |
| 1979 | 11.09 % change on previous year | -212.2% |
| 1980 | 18.15 % change on previous year | +63.8% |
| 1981 | 19.11 % change on previous year | +5.3% |
| 1982 | 10.98 % change on previous year | -42.5% |
| 1983 | 18.34 % change on previous year | +67.0% |
| 1984 | 15.18 % change on previous year | -17.2% |
| 1985 | 10.8 % change on previous year | -28.9% |
| 1986 | 19.4 % change on previous year | +79.6% |
| 1987 | 30.48 % change on previous year | +57.1% |
| 1988 | 20.45 % change on previous year | -32.9% |
| 1989 | 13.38 % change on previous year | -34.6% |
| 1990 | 17.23 % change on previous year | +28.8% |
| 1991 | 8.5 % change on previous year | -50.7% |
| 1992 | 13.93 % change on previous year | +64.0% |
| 1993 | 10.67 % change on previous year | -23.4% |
| 1994 | 17.9 % change on previous year | +67.8% |
| 1995 | 15.94 % change on previous year | -10.9% |
| 1996 | 14.13 % change on previous year | -11.4% |
| 1997 | 18.97 % change on previous year | +34.3% |
| 1998 | 17.24 % change on previous year | -9.1% |
| 1999 | 14.65 % change on previous year | -15.1% |
| 2000 | 20.44 % change on previous year | +39.5% |
| 2001 | 13.06 % change on previous year | -36.1% |
| 2002 | 16.15 % change on previous year | +23.7% |
| 2003 | 11.69 % change on previous year | -27.6% |
| 2004 | 9.73 % change on previous year | -16.8% |
| 2005 | 13.86 % change on previous year | +42.5% |
| 2006 | 12.59 % change on previous year | -9.2% |
| 2007 | 21.55 % change on previous year | +71.2% |
| 2008 | 10.39 % change on previous year | -51.8% |
| 2009 | 12.43 % change on previous year | +19.6% |
| 2010 | 21.25 % change on previous year | +71.0% |
| 2011 | 18.12 % change on previous year | -14.7% |
| 2012 | 14.25 % change on previous year | -21.4% |
| 2013 | 8.01 % change on previous year | -43.8% |
| 2014 | 11.94 % change on previous year | +49.1% |
| 2015 | 10.08 % change on previous year | -15.5% |
| 2016 | 12.87 % change on previous year | +27.6% |
| 2017 | 6.53 % change on previous year | -49.3% |
| 2018 | 4.69 % change on previous year | -28.1% |
| 2019 | 9.04 % change on previous year | +92.7% |
| 2020 | -5.47 % change on previous year | -160.5% |
| 2021 | 12.39 % change on previous year | -326.4% |
| 2022 | 11.31 % change on previous year | -8.7% |
| 2023 | 9.24 % change on previous year | -18.3% |
| 2024 | 12.51 % change on previous year | +35.4% |
| 2025 | 11.41 % change on previous year | -8.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 7.45 % change on previous year | -9.88 % change on previous year | 23.21 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1980s | 17.63 % change on previous year | 10.8 % change on previous year | 30.48 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 14.92 % change on previous year | 8.5 % change on previous year | 18.97 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 14.19 % change on previous year | 9.73 % change on previous year | 21.55 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 11.68 % change on previous year | 4.69 % change on previous year | 21.25 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 8.57 % change on previous year | -5.47 % change on previous year | 12.51 % change on previous year | 6 |
Countries ranked near Bhutan
- 45 Madagascar 11.63 % change on previous year compare
- 46 Viet Nam 11.62 % change on previous year compare
- 47 Mongolia 11.5 % change on previous year compare
- 49 Djibouti 11.38 % change on previous year compare
- 50 Tanzania, United Republic of 11.27 % change on previous year compare
- 51 Aruba 11.24 % change on previous year compare
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- GDP (current US$), annual growth rate 6.95 % change on previous year (2025)
- GDP (current US$), per capita 4,493 current US$ per person (2025)
- GDP (current LCU), per unit of GDP 87.16 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
- GDP (current LCU), per capita 391,584 current LCU per person (2025)
- GDP (constant 2015 US$), annual growth rate 8.01 % change on previous year (2025)
- GDP (constant 2015 US$), per unit of GDP 0.8878 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- GDP (constant 2015 US$), per capita 3,989 constant 2015 US$ per person (2025)
- GDP (constant LCU), annual growth rate 8 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gdp (current lcu), annual growth rate in Bhutan?
- Gdp (current lcu), annual growth rate in Bhutan was 11.41 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest gdp (current lcu), annual growth rate recorded in Bhutan?
- The highest recorded value was 30.48 % change on previous year in 1987.
- What is the lowest gdp (current lcu), annual growth rate recorded in Bhutan?
- The lowest recorded value was -9.88 % change on previous year in 1978.
- How does Bhutan rank for gdp (current lcu), annual growth rate?
- Bhutan ranks 48th out of 212 countries with data for 2025.
- Is gdp (current lcu), annual growth rate rising or falling in Bhutan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 13.2%. 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 GDP (current LCU), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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The year-on-year percentage change in GDP (current LCU). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
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The year-on-year percentage change in GDP (current LCU). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.