Imports of goods and services in Bhutan
Bhutan: Imports of goods and services was 4.1% in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Imports of goods and services in Bhutan, 1991–2024
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs). Measured in annual % growth.
Analysis
The most recent figure for imports of goods and services in Bhutan is 4.1%, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of up 772.2% on the previous year and up 29,780.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, imports of goods and services in Bhutan peaked at 38.0% in 1992 and was at its lowest, -54.6%, in 1993.
That places Bhutan 97th out of 178 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.
Imports of goods and services in Bhutan, year by year
| Year | annual % growth | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 22.9% | — |
| 1992 | 38.0% | +66.3% |
| 1993 | -54.6% | -243.5% |
| 1994 | 5.9% | -110.8% |
| 1995 | 25.1% | +325.0% |
| 1996 | 22.2% | -11.5% |
| 1997 | 19.7% | -11.3% |
| 1998 | 25.4% | +29.1% |
| 1999 | 19.0% | -25.2% |
| 2000 | 4.2% | -78.1% |
| 2001 | 8.9% | +113.8% |
| 2002 | 17.1% | +91.6% |
| 2003 | 12.0% | -29.6% |
| 2004 | 28.5% | +137.3% |
| 2005 | 13.0% | -54.5% |
| 2006 | -2.1% | -116.3% |
| 2007 | 11.0% | -618.4% |
| 2008 | 2.8% | -74.9% |
| 2009 | 14.3% | +421.4% |
| 2010 | 28.7% | +100.3% |
| 2011 | 6.0% | -79.3% |
| 2012 | -7.1% | -219.5% |
| 2013 | -1.8% | -74.9% |
| 2014 | -0.0% | -99.2% |
| 2015 | 17.2% | -125288.6% |
| 2016 | -9.3% | -154.1% |
| 2017 | -0.9% | -89.8% |
| 2018 | 1.5% | -261.9% |
| 2019 | -3.4% | -318.8% |
| 2020 | -9.1% | +169.2% |
| 2021 | 9.0% | -199.0% |
| 2022 | 17.0% | +89.8% |
| 2023 | -0.6% | -103.6% |
| 2024 | 4.1% | -772.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 13.7% | -54.6% | 38.0% | 9 |
| 2000s | 11.0% | -2.1% | 28.5% | 10 |
| 2010s | 3.1% | -9.3% | 28.7% | 10 |
| 2020s | 4.1% | -9.1% | 17.0% | 5 |
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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 imports of goods and services in Bhutan?
- Imports of goods and services in Bhutan was 4.1% in 2024, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs).
- What is the highest imports of goods and services recorded in Bhutan?
- The highest recorded value was 38.0% in 1992.
- What is the lowest imports of goods and services recorded in Bhutan?
- The lowest recorded value was -54.6% in 1993.
- How does Bhutan rank for imports of goods and services?
- Bhutan ranks 97th out of 178 countries with data for 2024.
- Is imports of goods and services rising or falling in Bhutan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 29,780.0%. 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 Offices (NSOs), published as part of Imports of goods and services (annual % growth). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Imports of goods includes change in the economic ownership of goods from non-residents to residents of the compiling economy, irrespective of physical movement of goods across national borders. Imports of services includes services provided by non-residents to residents. This indicator denotes the percentage change over each previous year of the constant price (base year 2015) series in United States dollars.