Imports of goods and services (constant LCU), per square kilometre in Bhutan
Bhutan: Imports of goods and services (constant LCU), per square kilometre was 2.42 million constant LCU per square kilometre in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Imports of goods and services (constant LCU), per square kilometre in Bhutan, 1990–2023
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in constant LCU per square kilometre.
Analysis
The most recent figure for imports of goods and services (constant lcu), per square kilometre in Bhutan is 2.42 million constant LCU per square kilometre, measured in 2023.
That represents a change of down 0.6% on the previous year and up 19.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, imports of goods and services (constant lcu), per square kilometre in Bhutan peaked at 2.43 million constant LCU per square kilometre in 2022 and was at its lowest, 167,082 constant LCU per square kilometre, in 1993.
Bhutan ranks 94th of 175 countries on this measure, 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 (constant LCU), per square kilometre in Bhutan, year by year
| Year | constant LCU per square kilometre | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 216,861 constant LCU per square kilometre | — |
| 1991 | 266,483 constant LCU per square kilometre | +22.9% |
| 1992 | 367,877 constant LCU per square kilometre | +38.0% |
| 1993 | 167,082 constant LCU per square kilometre | -54.6% |
| 1994 | 207,724 constant LCU per square kilometre | +24.3% |
| 1995 | 259,839 constant LCU per square kilometre | +25.1% |
| 1996 | 317,530 constant LCU per square kilometre | +22.2% |
| 1997 | 380,060 constant LCU per square kilometre | +19.7% |
| 1998 | 476,686 constant LCU per square kilometre | +25.4% |
| 1999 | 567,384 constant LCU per square kilometre | +19.0% |
| 2000 | 591,048 constant LCU per square kilometre | +4.2% |
| 2001 | 643,741 constant LCU per square kilometre | +8.9% |
| 2002 | 753,683 constant LCU per square kilometre | +17.1% |
| 2003 | 844,264 constant LCU per square kilometre | +12.0% |
| 2004 | 1.13 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +34.2% |
| 2005 | 1.28 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +13.0% |
| 2006 | 1.25 million constant LCU per square kilometre | -2.1% |
| 2007 | 1.39 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +11.0% |
| 2008 | 1.43 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +2.8% |
| 2009 | 1.63 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +14.3% |
| 2010 | 2.10 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +28.7% |
| 2011 | 2.23 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +6.0% |
| 2012 | 2.07 million constant LCU per square kilometre | -7.1% |
| 2013 | 2.03 million constant LCU per square kilometre | -1.8% |
| 2014 | 2.03 million constant LCU per square kilometre | -0.0% |
| 2015 | 2.38 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +17.2% |
| 2016 | 2.16 million constant LCU per square kilometre | -9.4% |
| 2017 | 2.14 million constant LCU per square kilometre | -0.9% |
| 2018 | 2.17 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +1.5% |
| 2019 | 2.10 million constant LCU per square kilometre | -3.4% |
| 2020 | 1.91 million constant LCU per square kilometre | -9.1% |
| 2021 | 2.08 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +9.0% |
| 2022 | 2.43 million constant LCU per square kilometre | +17.0% |
| 2023 | 2.42 million constant LCU per square kilometre | -0.6% |
Bhutan compared with similar countries
- Bhutan's 2.42 million constant LCU per square kilometre is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 2.60 million constant LCU per square kilometre, 93% of the median. (45 countries reporting)
- Bhutan's 2.42 million constant LCU per square kilometre is below the median for South Asia, which is 32.47 million constant LCU per square kilometre, 7% of the median. (6 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 322,753 constant LCU per square kilometre | 167,082 constant LCU per square kilometre | 567,384 constant LCU per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.10 million constant LCU per square kilometre | 591,048 constant LCU per square kilometre | 1.63 million constant LCU per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.14 million constant LCU per square kilometre | 2.03 million constant LCU per square kilometre | 2.38 million constant LCU per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.21 million constant LCU per square kilometre | 1.91 million constant LCU per square kilometre | 2.43 million constant LCU per square kilometre | 4 |
Countries ranked near Bhutan
- 91 Kazakhstan 2.61 million constant LCU per square kilometre compare
- 92 Austria 2.60 million constant LCU per square kilometre compare
- 93 Sao Tome and Principe 2.60 million constant LCU per square kilometre compare
- 95 Brunei 2.17 million constant LCU per square kilometre compare
- 96 Guatemala 2.03 million constant LCU per square kilometre compare
- 97 Slovenia 1.98 million constant LCU per square kilometre 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 imports of goods and services (constant lcu), per square kilometre in Bhutan?
- Imports of goods and services (constant lcu), per square kilometre in Bhutan was 2.42 million constant LCU per square kilometre in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest imports of goods and services (constant lcu), per square kilometre recorded in Bhutan?
- The highest recorded value was 2.43 million constant LCU per square kilometre in 2022.
- What is the lowest imports of goods and services (constant lcu), per square kilometre recorded in Bhutan?
- The lowest recorded value was 167,082 constant LCU per square kilometre in 1993.
- How does Bhutan rank for imports of goods and services (constant lcu), per square kilometre?
- Bhutan ranks 94th out of 175 countries with data for 2023.
- Is imports of goods and services (constant lcu), per square kilometre rising or falling in Bhutan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 19.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Bhutan data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Imports of goods and services (constant LCU), per square kilometre. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
Imports of goods and services (constant LCU) divided by Land area (sq. km), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.
Imports of goods and services (constant LCU) ÷ Land area (sq. km)
Computed from
- Imports of goods and services Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs)
- Land area FAOSTAT, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)
Statizoid computes this series; the underlying measurements belong to the publishers named above. The arithmetic is applied to every country and year where both inputs report, and nothing is estimated unless the page says so.
About this data
Imports of goods and services (constant LCU) divided by Land area (sq. km), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.