Gross domestic savings (current US$) in Bhutan
Bhutan: Gross domestic savings (current US$) was 877.77 million current US$ in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Gross domestic savings in Bhutan, 1990–2024
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks. Measured in current US$.
Analysis
Bhutan recorded 877.77 million current US$ for gross domestic savings in 2024.
That represents a change of up 43.5% on the previous year and up 13.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross domestic savings in Bhutan peaked at 927.10 million current US$ in 2012 and was at its lowest, 25.49 million current US$, in 1992.
That places Bhutan 141st out of 188 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Gross domestic savings (current US$) in Bhutan, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 52.78 million current US$ | — |
| 1991 | 46.44 million current US$ | -12.0% |
| 1992 | 25.49 million current US$ | -45.1% |
| 1993 | 54.14 million current US$ | +112.4% |
| 1994 | 88.05 million current US$ | +62.6% |
| 1995 | 102.58 million current US$ | +16.5% |
| 1996 | 68.46 million current US$ | -33.3% |
| 1997 | 44.78 million current US$ | -34.6% |
| 1998 | 38.79 million current US$ | -13.4% |
| 1999 | 44.70 million current US$ | +15.2% |
| 2000 | 165.95 million current US$ | +271.3% |
| 2001 | 202.34 million current US$ | +21.9% |
| 2002 | 246.84 million current US$ | +22.0% |
| 2003 | 278.52 million current US$ | +12.8% |
| 2004 | 279.27 million current US$ | +0.3% |
| 2005 | 312.18 million current US$ | +11.8% |
| 2006 | 408.08 million current US$ | +30.7% |
| 2007 | 511.12 million current US$ | +25.2% |
| 2008 | 466.47 million current US$ | -8.7% |
| 2009 | 446.79 million current US$ | -4.2% |
| 2010 | 627.11 million current US$ | +40.4% |
| 2011 | 816.22 million current US$ | +30.2% |
| 2012 | 927.10 million current US$ | +13.6% |
| 2013 | 851.93 million current US$ | -8.1% |
| 2014 | 772.05 million current US$ | -9.4% |
| 2015 | 653.37 million current US$ | -15.4% |
| 2016 | 807.69 million current US$ | +23.6% |
| 2017 | 888.12 million current US$ | +10.0% |
| 2018 | 843.59 million current US$ | -5.0% |
| 2019 | 899.41 million current US$ | +6.6% |
| 2020 | 574.38 million current US$ | -36.1% |
| 2021 | 697.84 million current US$ | +21.5% |
| 2022 | 614.58 million current US$ | -11.9% |
| 2023 | 611.78 million current US$ | -0.5% |
| 2024 | 877.77 million current US$ | +43.5% |
Bhutan compared with similar countries
- Bhutan's 877.77 million current US$ is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 3.13 billion current US$, 28% of the median. (45 countries reporting)
- Bhutan's 877.77 million current US$ is below the median for South Asia, which is 15.59 billion current US$, 6% of the median. (6 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Gross domestic savings (current US$) 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 | +271.3% | 44.70 million current US$ | 165.95 million current US$ |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 56.62 million current US$ | 25.49 million current US$ | 102.58 million current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 331.76 million current US$ | 165.95 million current US$ | 511.12 million current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 808.66 million current US$ | 627.11 million current US$ | 927.10 million current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 675.27 million current US$ | 574.38 million current US$ | 877.77 million current US$ | 5 |
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More economy & growth data for Bhutan
- Real gdp growth, annual growth rate 24.04 % change on previous year (2024)
- 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)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, annual growth rate 5.62 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.01 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per capita 45.07 units per person (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, annual growth rate 0.5765 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.0073 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per capita 32.91 units per person (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, US dollar, annual growth rate 5.01 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross domestic savings in Bhutan?
- Gross domestic savings in Bhutan was 877.77 million current US$ in 2024, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks.
- What is the highest gross domestic savings recorded in Bhutan?
- The highest recorded value was 927.10 million current US$ in 2012.
- What is the lowest gross domestic savings recorded in Bhutan?
- The lowest recorded value was 25.49 million current US$ in 1992.
- How does Bhutan rank for gross domestic savings?
- Bhutan ranks 141st out of 188 countries with data for 2024.
- Is gross domestic savings rising or falling in Bhutan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 13.7%. 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 Gross domestic savings (current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Gross domestic savings are calculated as GDP less final consumption expenditure (total consumption). This indicator is expressed in current prices, meaning no adjustment has been made to account for price changes over time. This indicator is expressed in United States dollars.