GNI in Bhutan
Bhutan: GNI was 187.31 billion constant LCU in 2024. ◆ Volatile
GNI in Bhutan, 1990–2024
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks. Measured in constant LCU.
Analysis
Bhutan recorded 187.31 billion constant LCU for gni in 2024. That is the highest value across all 35 years on record.
That represents a change of up 10.4% on the previous year and up 39.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gni in Bhutan peaked at 187.31 billion constant LCU in 2024 and was at its lowest, 30.21 billion constant LCU, in 1991.
Bhutan ranks 112th of 170 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.
GNI in Bhutan, year by year
| Year | constant LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 31.19 billion constant LCU | — |
| 1991 | 30.21 billion constant LCU | -3.1% |
| 1992 | 30.44 billion constant LCU | +0.8% |
| 1993 | 30.27 billion constant LCU | -0.6% |
| 1994 | 33.17 billion constant LCU | +9.6% |
| 1995 | 34.37 billion constant LCU | +3.6% |
| 1996 | 36.36 billion constant LCU | +5.8% |
| 1997 | 39.61 billion constant LCU | +8.9% |
| 1998 | 39.28 billion constant LCU | -0.8% |
| 1999 | 41.42 billion constant LCU | +5.4% |
| 2000 | 51.80 billion constant LCU | +25.1% |
| 2001 | 55.83 billion constant LCU | +7.8% |
| 2002 | 61.16 billion constant LCU | +9.6% |
| 2003 | 65.64 billion constant LCU | +7.3% |
| 2004 | 68.97 billion constant LCU | +5.1% |
| 2005 | 74.48 billion constant LCU | +8.0% |
| 2006 | 78.12 billion constant LCU | +4.9% |
| 2007 | 89.62 billion constant LCU | +14.7% |
| 2008 | 92.91 billion constant LCU | +3.7% |
| 2009 | 99.10 billion constant LCU | +6.7% |
| 2010 | 110.30 billion constant LCU | +11.3% |
| 2011 | 118.66 billion constant LCU | +7.6% |
| 2012 | 122.40 billion constant LCU | +3.2% |
| 2013 | 125.06 billion constant LCU | +2.2% |
| 2014 | 133.92 billion constant LCU | +7.1% |
| 2015 | 144.46 billion constant LCU | +7.9% |
| 2016 | 152.80 billion constant LCU | +5.8% |
| 2017 | 154.89 billion constant LCU | +1.4% |
| 2018 | 157.81 billion constant LCU | +1.9% |
| 2019 | 165.12 billion constant LCU | +4.6% |
| 2020 | 154.57 billion constant LCU | -6.4% |
| 2021 | 160.86 billion constant LCU | +4.1% |
| 2022 | 162.21 billion constant LCU | +0.8% |
| 2023 | 169.66 billion constant LCU | +4.6% |
| 2024 | 187.31 billion constant LCU | +10.4% |
Bhutan compared with similar countries
- Bhutan's 187.31 billion constant LCU is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 652.97 billion constant LCU, 29% of the median. (43 countries reporting)
- Bhutan's 187.31 billion constant LCU is below the median for South Asia, which is 7.85 trillion constant LCU, 2% of the median. (6 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 34.63 billion constant LCU | 30.21 billion constant LCU | 41.42 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2000s | 73.76 billion constant LCU | 51.80 billion constant LCU | 99.10 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2010s | 138.54 billion constant LCU | 110.30 billion constant LCU | 165.12 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2020s | 166.92 billion constant LCU | 154.57 billion constant LCU | 187.31 billion constant 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)
- 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 gni in Bhutan?
- Gni in Bhutan was 187.31 billion constant LCU in 2024, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks.
- What is the highest gni recorded in Bhutan?
- The highest recorded value was 187.31 billion constant LCU in 2024.
- What is the lowest gni recorded in Bhutan?
- The lowest recorded value was 30.21 billion constant LCU in 1991.
- How does Bhutan rank for gni?
- Bhutan ranks 112th out of 170 countries with data for 2024.
- Is gni rising or falling in Bhutan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 39.9%. 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 GNI (constant LCU). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Gross national income is the total income earned by all residents within an economic territory during an accounting period. It is equal to gross domestic product plus earned income receivable from abroad minus earned income payable abroad. This indicator is expressed in constant prices, meaning the series has been adjusted to account for price changes over time. The reference year for this adjustment varies by country. This series is expressed in local currency units.