Gross fixed capital formation, Private sector, Current … Domestic in Bhutan
Bhutan: Gross fixed capital formation, Private sector, Current … Domestic was 62.09 in 2019. ◆ Volatile
Gross fixed capital formation, Private sector, Current prices in Bhutan, 1970–2019
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
In 2019, gross fixed capital formation, private sector, current prices in Bhutan stood at 62.09.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 4.5% on the previous year and up 200.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross fixed capital formation, private sector, current prices in Bhutan peaked at 65.58 in 2016 and was at its lowest, 0.06, in 1970.
That places Bhutan 111th out of 174 countries with data for 2019, 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 fixed capital formation, Private sector, Current … Domestic in Bhutan, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 0.06 | — |
| 1971 | 0.0644 | +7.2% |
| 1972 | 0.069 | +7.1% |
| 1973 | 0.0791 | +14.7% |
| 1974 | 0.0974 | +23.1% |
| 1975 | 0.0941 | -3.4% |
| 1976 | 0.1029 | +9.3% |
| 1977 | 0.1104 | +7.3% |
| 1978 | 0.0997 | -9.7% |
| 1979 | 0.1121 | +12.4% |
| 1980 | 0.1284 | +14.5% |
| 1981 | 0.1633 | +27.1% |
| 1982 | 0.1954 | +19.7% |
| 1983 | 0.2535 | +29.7% |
| 1984 | 0.2743 | +8.2% |
| 1985 | 0.3582 | +30.6% |
| 1986 | 0.3993 | +11.5% |
| 1987 | 0.4584 | +14.8% |
| 1988 | 0.5648 | +23.2% |
| 1989 | 0.5582 | -1.2% |
| 1990 | 0.5951 | +6.6% |
| 1991 | 0.8169 | +37.3% |
| 1992 | 1.65 | +101.8% |
| 1993 | 1.75 | +6.4% |
| 1994 | 2.72 | +55.0% |
| 1995 | 3.05 | +12.1% |
| 1996 | 2.96 | -2.8% |
| 1997 | 2.82 | -4.9% |
| 1998 | 2.99 | +6.1% |
| 1999 | 4.49 | +50.0% |
| 2000 | 6.74 | +50.4% |
| 2001 | 9.75 | +44.6% |
| 2002 | 11.65 | +19.5% |
| 2003 | 13.64 | +17.0% |
| 2004 | 16.96 | +24.4% |
| 2005 | 15.47 | -8.8% |
| 2006 | 14.43 | -6.7% |
| 2007 | 10.66 | -26.1% |
| 2008 | 15.2 | +42.5% |
| 2009 | 20.66 | +36.0% |
| 2010 | 33.73 | +63.2% |
| 2011 | 45.32 | +34.4% |
| 2012 | 51.48 | +13.6% |
| 2013 | 36.93 | -28.3% |
| 2014 | 50.32 | +36.3% |
| 2015 | 59 | +17.2% |
| 2016 | 65.58 | +11.2% |
| 2017 | 63.38 | -3.4% |
| 2018 | 59.43 | -6.2% |
| 2019 | 62.09 | +4.5% |
Bhutan compared with similar countries
- Bhutan's 62.09 is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 506.27, 12% of the median. (41 countries reporting)
- Bhutan's 62.09 is below the median for South Asia, which is 2,117, 3% of the median. (6 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 0.0889 | 0.06 | 0.1121 | 10 |
| 1980s | 0.3354 | 0.1284 | 0.5648 | 10 |
| 1990s | 2.38 | 0.5951 | 4.49 | 10 |
| 2000s | 13.52 | 6.74 | 20.66 | 10 |
| 2010s | 52.73 | 33.73 | 65.58 | 10 |
Countries ranked near Bhutan
- 108 Mauritius 72.49 compare
- 109 Croatia 65.73 compare
- 110 Ghana 62.29 compare
- 112 Cape Verde 61.72 compare
- 113 New Zealand 57.53 compare
- 114 Afghanistan 56.29 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)
- 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)
- IMF holdings of currency, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0061 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross fixed capital formation, private sector, current prices in Bhutan?
- Gross fixed capital formation, private sector, current prices in Bhutan was 62.09 in 2019, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest gross fixed capital formation, private sector, current prices recorded in Bhutan?
- The highest recorded value was 65.58 in 2016.
- What is the lowest gross fixed capital formation, private sector, current prices recorded in Bhutan?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.06 in 1970.
- How does Bhutan rank for gross fixed capital formation, private sector, current prices?
- Bhutan ranks 111th out of 174 countries with data for 2019.
- Is gross fixed capital formation, private sector, current prices rising or falling in Bhutan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 200.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Bhutan data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of Gross fixed capital formation, Private sector, Current prices, Domestic currency. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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This dataset provides comprehensive data for investment and capital stock for the general government, private sector and public-private partnerships, across the Fund member countries.