Inflation of consumer prices in Bhutan
Bhutan: Inflation of consumer prices was 3.6% in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Inflation of consumer prices in Bhutan, 1981–2025
Source: International Monetary Fund (IMF) International Financial Statistics, via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in annual %.
Analysis
Bhutan recorded 3.6% for inflation of consumer prices in 2025.
The figure is up 28.7% on the previous year and down 21.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, inflation of consumer prices in Bhutan peaked at 18.1% in 1983 and was at its lowest, 1.9%, in 1985.
That places Bhutan 79th out of 190 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 9.1% | 1.9% | 18.1% | 9 |
| 1990s | 9.9% | 6.5% | 16.0% | 10 |
| 2000s | 4.5% | 2.5% | 8.3% | 10 |
| 2010s | 6.2% | 2.7% | 10.9% | 10 |
| 2020s | 4.9% | 2.8% | 7.3% | 6 |
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More economy & growth data for Bhutan
- External balance on goods and services as a percent of GDP -16.4% (2024)
- GDP per capita 3,989 constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) 6.6% (2024)
- Gross domestic product (GDP) 3.18 billion constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- GDP per capita in international and market dollars 3,989 constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- DEC alternative conversion factor 87.16 LCU per US$ (2025)
- Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) 12.98 billion current LCU (2024)
- Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) 155.11 million current US$ (2024)
- Taxes less subsidies on products 7.44 billion current LCU (2024)
- Taxes less subsidies on products 88.97 million current US$ (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is inflation of consumer prices in Bhutan?
- Inflation of consumer prices in Bhutan was 3.6% in 2025, according to International Monetary Fund (IMF) International Financial Statistics, via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest inflation of consumer prices recorded in Bhutan?
- The highest recorded value was 18.1% in 1983.
- What is the lowest inflation of consumer prices recorded in Bhutan?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.9% in 1985.
- How does Bhutan rank for inflation of consumer prices?
- Bhutan ranks 79th out of 190 countries with data for 2025.
- Is inflation of consumer prices rising or falling in Bhutan?
- Over the last ten years it is down 21.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Bhutan data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund (IMF) International Financial Statistics, via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Inflation of consumer prices. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Annual changes in the cost to the average consumer of acquiring a set basket of goods and services. This measure is used to track changes in living costs over time.