Gross savings in Bhutan
Bhutan: Gross savings was 767.68 million current US$ in 2024. ▲ Rising
Gross savings in Bhutan, 2006–2024
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs). Measured in current US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for gross savings in Bhutan is 767.68 million current US$, measured in 2024.
The figure is up 44.7% on the previous year and up 4.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross savings in Bhutan peaked at 1.00 billion current US$ in 2012 and was at its lowest, 466.93 million current US$, in 2008.
That places Bhutan 149th out of 178 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 19 years of available data.
Gross savings in Bhutan, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 509.27 million current US$ | — |
| 2007 | 528.83 million current US$ | +3.8% |
| 2008 | 466.93 million current US$ | -11.7% |
| 2009 | 469.84 million current US$ | +0.6% |
| 2010 | 632.88 million current US$ | +34.7% |
| 2011 | 839.28 million current US$ | +32.6% |
| 2012 | 1.00 billion current US$ | +19.2% |
| 2013 | 855.04 million current US$ | -14.5% |
| 2014 | 734.06 million current US$ | -14.1% |
| 2015 | 592.23 million current US$ | -19.3% |
| 2016 | 766.14 million current US$ | +29.4% |
| 2017 | 852.71 million current US$ | +11.3% |
| 2018 | 824.25 million current US$ | -3.3% |
| 2019 | 842.32 million current US$ | +2.2% |
| 2020 | 600.70 million current US$ | -28.7% |
| 2021 | 663.53 million current US$ | +10.5% |
| 2022 | 609.76 million current US$ | -8.1% |
| 2023 | 530.67 million current US$ | -13.0% |
| 2024 | 767.68 million current US$ | +44.7% |
Bhutan compared with similar countries
- Bhutan's 767.68 million current US$ is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 4.69 billion current US$, 16% of the median. (45 countries reporting)
- Bhutan's 767.68 million current US$ is below the median for South Asia, which is 21.55 billion current US$, 4% of the median. (6 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 493.72 million current US$ | 466.93 million current US$ | 528.83 million current US$ | 4 |
| 2010s | 793.91 million current US$ | 592.23 million current US$ | 1.00 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 634.47 million current US$ | 530.67 million current US$ | 767.68 million current US$ | 5 |
Countries ranked near Bhutan
- 146 Maldives 790.43 million current US$ compare
- 147 San Marino 782.05 million current US$ compare
- 148 Fiji 779.18 million current US$ compare
- 150 Faroe Islands 721.07 million current US$ compare
- 151 Belize 651.38 million current US$ compare
- 152 Montenegro 650.78 million current US$ 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)
- 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$), annual growth rate 24.21 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross savings in Bhutan?
- Gross savings in Bhutan was 767.68 million current US$ in 2024, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs).
- What is the highest gross savings recorded in Bhutan?
- The highest recorded value was 1.00 billion current US$ in 2012.
- What is the lowest gross savings recorded in Bhutan?
- The lowest recorded value was 466.93 million current US$ in 2008.
- How does Bhutan rank for gross savings?
- Bhutan ranks 149th out of 178 countries with data for 2024.
- Is gross savings rising or falling in Bhutan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 4.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Bhutan data come from?
- The figures come from Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs), published as part of Gross savings (current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Savings is an amount that represents the part of disposable income (adjusted for the change in pension entitlements) that is not spent on final consumption. Gross savings are calculated as gross national income less total consumption, plus net transfers. 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.