General government final consumption … current rate annual growth in Bhutan
Bhutan: General government final consumption … current rate annual growth was 10.5 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile
General government final consumption expenditure (current LCU) in Bhutan, 1981–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
Bhutan recorded 10.5 % change on previous year for general government final consumption expenditure (current lcu) in 2024.
That represents a change of up 84.4% on the previous year and down 0.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, general government final consumption expenditure (current lcu) in Bhutan peaked at 76.35 % change on previous year in 1989 and was at its lowest, -9.24 % change on previous year, in 1991.
That places Bhutan 58th out of 185 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
General government final consumption … current rate annual growth in Bhutan, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1981 | 0.0697 % change on previous year | — |
| 1982 | 14.29 % change on previous year | +20415.1% |
| 1983 | 22.42 % change on previous year | +56.9% |
| 1984 | 32.54 % change on previous year | +45.1% |
| 1985 | 11.63 % change on previous year | -64.2% |
| 1986 | -6.67 % change on previous year | -157.3% |
| 1987 | -2.47 % change on previous year | -63.0% |
| 1988 | 8.3 % change on previous year | -436.4% |
| 1989 | 76.35 % change on previous year | +819.4% |
| 1990 | -2.84 % change on previous year | -103.7% |
| 1991 | -9.24 % change on previous year | +224.8% |
| 1992 | 20.66 % change on previous year | -323.6% |
| 1993 | 26.02 % change on previous year | +26.0% |
| 1994 | 7.17 % change on previous year | -72.4% |
| 1995 | 40.38 % change on previous year | +463.2% |
| 1996 | 31.58 % change on previous year | -21.8% |
| 1997 | 24.9 % change on previous year | -21.1% |
| 1998 | 4.3 % change on previous year | -82.7% |
| 1999 | 7.7 % change on previous year | +79.3% |
| 2000 | 51.44 % change on previous year | +567.8% |
| 2001 | 11.76 % change on previous year | -77.1% |
| 2002 | 11.35 % change on previous year | -3.5% |
| 2003 | 9.82 % change on previous year | -13.5% |
| 2004 | 12.32 % change on previous year | +25.5% |
| 2005 | 18.98 % change on previous year | +54.0% |
| 2006 | 9.27 % change on previous year | -51.2% |
| 2007 | 9.37 % change on previous year | +1.1% |
| 2008 | 9.71 % change on previous year | +3.7% |
| 2009 | 26.12 % change on previous year | +168.9% |
| 2010 | 10.74 % change on previous year | -58.9% |
| 2011 | 17.67 % change on previous year | +64.5% |
| 2012 | 9.64 % change on previous year | -45.4% |
| 2013 | -2.23 % change on previous year | -123.1% |
| 2014 | 10.5 % change on previous year | -571.2% |
| 2015 | 16.2 % change on previous year | +54.2% |
| 2016 | 6.8 % change on previous year | -58.0% |
| 2017 | 7 % change on previous year | +2.9% |
| 2018 | 6.48 % change on previous year | -7.4% |
| 2019 | 12.71 % change on previous year | +96.3% |
| 2020 | 10.34 % change on previous year | -18.7% |
| 2021 | 14.18 % change on previous year | +37.2% |
| 2022 | 3.19 % change on previous year | -77.5% |
| 2023 | 5.7 % change on previous year | +78.8% |
| 2024 | 10.5 % change on previous year | +84.4% |
Bhutan compared with similar countries
- Bhutan's 10.5 % change on previous year is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 9.58 % change on previous year, 1.1× the median. (45 countries reporting)
- Bhutan's 10.5 % change on previous year is above the median for South Asia, which is 9.45 % change on previous year, 1.1× the median. (6 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where General government final consumption … current rate annual growth 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | +20415.1% | 0.0697 % change on previous year | 14.29 % change on previous year |
| 1989 | +819.4% | 8.3 % change on previous year | 76.35 % change on previous year |
| 2000 | +567.8% | 7.7 % change on previous year | 51.44 % change on previous year |
| 2014 | +571.2% | -2.23 % change on previous year | 10.5 % change on previous year |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 17.39 % change on previous year | -6.67 % change on previous year | 76.35 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1990s | 15.06 % change on previous year | -9.24 % change on previous year | 40.38 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 17.02 % change on previous year | 9.27 % change on previous year | 51.44 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 9.55 % change on previous year | -2.23 % change on previous year | 17.67 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 8.78 % change on previous year | 3.19 % change on previous year | 14.18 % change on previous year | 5 |
Countries ranked near Bhutan
- 55 Azerbaijan 11.21 % change on previous year compare
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- 59 Madagascar 10.46 % change on previous year compare
- 60 Russia 10.42 % change on previous year compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is general government final consumption expenditure (current lcu) in Bhutan?
- General government final consumption expenditure (current 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 (current lcu) recorded in Bhutan?
- The highest recorded value was 76.35 % change on previous year in 1989.
- What is the lowest general government final consumption expenditure (current lcu) recorded in Bhutan?
- The lowest recorded value was -9.24 % change on previous year in 1991.
- How does Bhutan rank for general government final consumption expenditure (current lcu)?
- Bhutan ranks 58th out of 185 countries with data for 2024.
- Is general government final consumption expenditure (current lcu) rising or falling in Bhutan?
- Over the last ten years it is down 0.0%. 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 (current 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 (current 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 (current LCU). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.