GNI in Bhutan
Bhutan: GNI was 294.90 billion current LCU in 2025. ◆ Volatile
GNI in Bhutan, 1970–2025
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks. Measured in current LCU.
Analysis
In 2025, gni in Bhutan stood at 294.90 billion current LCU. That is the highest value across all 56 years on record.
The figure is up 11.7% on the previous year and up 124.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gni in Bhutan peaked at 294.90 billion current LCU in 2025 and was at its lowest, 364.57 million current LCU, in 1970.
That places Bhutan 126th out of 210 countries with data for 2025, putting it 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 | current LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 364.57 million current LCU | — |
| 1971 | 391.08 million current LCU | +7.3% |
| 1972 | 418.98 million current LCU | +7.1% |
| 1973 | 480.21 million current LCU | +14.6% |
| 1974 | 592.26 million current LCU | +23.3% |
| 1975 | 572.06 million current LCU | -3.4% |
| 1976 | 622.10 million current LCU | +8.7% |
| 1977 | 675.06 million current LCU | +8.5% |
| 1978 | 605.84 million current LCU | -10.3% |
| 1979 | 667.34 million current LCU | +10.2% |
| 1980 | 811.72 million current LCU | +21.6% |
| 1981 | 935.34 million current LCU | +15.2% |
| 1982 | 1.02 billion current LCU | +8.6% |
| 1983 | 1.13 billion current LCU | +10.9% |
| 1984 | 1.44 billion current LCU | +27.4% |
| 1985 | 1.59 billion current LCU | +10.9% |
| 1986 | 1.96 billion current LCU | +23.1% |
| 1987 | 2.74 billion current LCU | +39.9% |
| 1988 | 3.42 billion current LCU | +25.0% |
| 1989 | 4.08 billion current LCU | +19.3% |
| 1990 | 4.71 billion current LCU | +15.3% |
| 1991 | 4.97 billion current LCU | +5.6% |
| 1992 | 5.49 billion current LCU | +10.4% |
| 1993 | 6.16 billion current LCU | +12.1% |
| 1994 | 7.49 billion current LCU | +21.7% |
| 1995 | 8.21 billion current LCU | +9.6% |
| 1996 | 9.50 billion current LCU | +15.7% |
| 1997 | 11.65 billion current LCU | +22.6% |
| 1998 | 12.67 billion current LCU | +8.8% |
| 1999 | 14.11 billion current LCU | +11.3% |
| 2000 | 20.68 billion current LCU | +46.6% |
| 2001 | 23.40 billion current LCU | +13.1% |
| 2002 | 26.80 billion current LCU | +14.5% |
| 2003 | 29.73 billion current LCU | +10.9% |
| 2004 | 32.60 billion current LCU | +9.7% |
| 2005 | 37.43 billion current LCU | +14.8% |
| 2006 | 42.56 billion current LCU | +13.7% |
| 2007 | 51.22 billion current LCU | +20.3% |
| 2008 | 55.84 billion current LCU | +9.0% |
| 2009 | 62.00 billion current LCU | +11.0% |
| 2010 | 74.12 billion current LCU | +19.6% |
| 2011 | 86.99 billion current LCU | +17.4% |
| 2012 | 97.86 billion current LCU | +12.5% |
| 2013 | 106.66 billion current LCU | +9.0% |
| 2014 | 119.26 billion current LCU | +11.8% |
| 2015 | 131.19 billion current LCU | +10.0% |
| 2016 | 145.95 billion current LCU | +11.2% |
| 2017 | 154.89 billion current LCU | +6.1% |
| 2018 | 161.61 billion current LCU | +4.3% |
| 2019 | 176.48 billion current LCU | +9.2% |
| 2020 | 171.52 billion current LCU | -2.8% |
| 2021 | 193.09 billion current LCU | +12.6% |
| 2022 | 215.98 billion current LCU | +11.9% |
| 2023 | 235.13 billion current LCU | +8.9% |
| 2024 | 264.05 billion current LCU | +12.3% |
| 2025 | 294.90 billion current LCU | +11.7% |
Bhutan compared with similar countries
- Bhutan's 294.90 billion current LCU is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 1.95 trillion current LCU, 15% of the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Bhutan's 294.90 billion current LCU is below the median for South Asia, which is 19.21 trillion current LCU, 2% of the median. (6 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where GNI 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | +46.6% | 14.11 billion current LCU | 20.68 billion current LCU |
| 1987 | +39.9% | 1.96 billion current LCU | 2.74 billion current LCU |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 538.95 million current LCU | 364.57 million current LCU | 675.06 million current LCU | 10 |
| 1980s | 1.91 billion current LCU | 811.72 million current LCU | 4.08 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 1990s | 8.50 billion current LCU | 4.71 billion current LCU | 14.11 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 2000s | 38.23 billion current LCU | 20.68 billion current LCU | 62.00 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 2010s | 125.50 billion current LCU | 74.12 billion current LCU | 176.48 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 2020s | 229.11 billion current LCU | 171.52 billion current LCU | 294.90 billion current LCU | 6 |
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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 294.90 billion current LCU in 2025, 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 294.90 billion current LCU in 2025.
- What is the lowest gni recorded in Bhutan?
- The lowest recorded value was 364.57 million current LCU in 1970.
- How does Bhutan rank for gni?
- Bhutan ranks 126th out of 210 countries with data for 2025.
- Is gni rising or falling in Bhutan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 124.8%. 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 (current 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 current prices, meaning no adjustment has been made to account for price changes over time. This series is expressed in local currency units.