General government final consumption expenditure (constant LCU) in Bhutan
Bhutan: General government final consumption expenditure (constant LCU) was 10.5 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile
General government final consumption expenditure (constant LCU) in Bhutan, 1991–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 2024, general government final consumption expenditure (constant lcu) in Bhutan stood at 10.5 % change on previous year.
The figure is up 646.5% on the previous year and up 343.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, general government final consumption expenditure (constant lcu) in Bhutan peaked at 42.51 % change on previous year in 1999 and was at its lowest, -34.23 % change on previous year, in 1993.
That places Bhutan 21st out of 174 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
General government final consumption expenditure (constant LCU) in Bhutan, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | -19.59 % change on previous year | — |
| 1992 | 6.48 % change on previous year | -133.1% |
| 1993 | -34.23 % change on previous year | -627.9% |
| 1994 | 7.17 % change on previous year | -120.9% |
| 1995 | 40.38 % change on previous year | +463.2% |
| 1996 | 31.58 % change on previous year | -21.8% |
| 1997 | 24.86 % change on previous year | -21.3% |
| 1998 | 4.33 % change on previous year | -82.6% |
| 1999 | 42.51 % change on previous year | +882.9% |
| 2000 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 2001 | 8.09 % change on previous year | — |
| 2002 | 8.66 % change on previous year | +7.0% |
| 2003 | 7.57 % change on previous year | -12.6% |
| 2004 | 7.27 % change on previous year | -4.0% |
| 2005 | 2.76 % change on previous year | -61.9% |
| 2006 | 13.93 % change on previous year | +403.8% |
| 2007 | 4.58 % change on previous year | -67.1% |
| 2008 | 1.27 % change on previous year | -72.2% |
| 2009 | 20.85 % change on previous year | +1536.7% |
| 2010 | 7.55 % change on previous year | -63.8% |
| 2011 | 3.58 % change on previous year | -52.6% |
| 2012 | -0.755 % change on previous year | -121.1% |
| 2013 | -10.11 % change on previous year | +1238.8% |
| 2014 | 2.37 % change on previous year | -123.4% |
| 2015 | 10.8 % change on previous year | +356.0% |
| 2016 | 4.21 % change on previous year | -61.0% |
| 2017 | 4.38 % change on previous year | +3.9% |
| 2018 | 3.65 % change on previous year | -16.6% |
| 2019 | 9.72 % change on previous year | +166.1% |
| 2020 | 4.46 % change on previous year | -54.1% |
| 2021 | 6.37 % change on previous year | +42.8% |
| 2022 | -2.32 % change on previous year | -136.5% |
| 2023 | 1.41 % change on previous year | -160.6% |
| 2024 | 10.5 % change on previous year | +646.5% |
Bhutan compared with similar countries
- Bhutan's 10.5 % change on previous year is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 4.32 % change on previous year, 2.4× the median. (44 countries reporting)
- Bhutan's 10.5 % change on previous year is above the median for South Asia, which is 4.43 % change on previous year, 2.4× the median. (6 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where General government final consumption expenditure (constant LCU) 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | +1536.7% | 1.27 % change on previous year | 20.85 % change on previous year |
| 2013 | -1238.8% | -0.755 % change on previous year | -10.11 % change on previous year |
| 1999 | +882.9% | 4.33 % change on previous year | 42.51 % change on previous year |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 11.5 % change on previous year | -34.23 % change on previous year | 42.51 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 2000s | 7.5 % change on previous year | 0 % change on previous year | 20.85 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 3.54 % change on previous year | -10.11 % change on previous year | 10.8 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 4.08 % change on previous year | -2.32 % change on previous year | 10.5 % change on previous year | 5 |
Countries ranked near Bhutan
- 18 Ethiopia 11.31 % change on previous year compare
- 19 Somalia 11 % change on previous year compare
- 20 Niger 10.84 % change on previous year compare
- 22 Pakistan 10.08 % change on previous year compare
- 23 Albania 9.95 % change on previous year compare
- 24 Seychelles 9.83 % change on previous year 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 general government final consumption expenditure (constant lcu) in Bhutan?
- General government final consumption expenditure (constant lcu) in Bhutan was 10.5 % change on previous year in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest general government final consumption expenditure (constant lcu) recorded in Bhutan?
- The highest recorded value was 42.51 % change on previous year in 1999.
- What is the lowest general government final consumption expenditure (constant lcu) recorded in Bhutan?
- The lowest recorded value was -34.23 % change on previous year in 1993.
- How does Bhutan rank for general government final consumption expenditure (constant lcu)?
- Bhutan ranks 21st out of 174 countries with data for 2024.
- Is general government final consumption expenditure (constant lcu) rising or falling in Bhutan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 343.3%. 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 General government final consumption expenditure (constant LCU), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in General government final consumption expenditure (constant LCU). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- General government final consumption expenditure Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in General government final consumption expenditure (constant LCU). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.