Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) in Bhutan
Bhutan: Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) was 6.6% in 2024. ▲ Rising
Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) in Bhutan, 1980–2024
Source: National statistical organizations and central banks, OECD national accounts, and World Bank staff estimates (2026) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in % of GDP.
Analysis
The most recent figure for share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) in Bhutan is 6.6%, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of down 15.7% on the previous year and down 10.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) in Bhutan peaked at 11.7% in 1996 and was at its lowest, 3.0%, in 1980.
Bhutan ranks 137th of 202 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 45 years of available data.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 5.9% | 3.0% | 7.8% | 10 |
| 1990s | 9.6% | 8.0% | 11.7% | 10 |
| 2000s | 7.2% | 6.6% | 7.8% | 10 |
| 2010s | 7.4% | 6.1% | 8.7% | 10 |
| 2020s | 7.1% | 4.9% | 8.7% | 5 |
Countries ranked near Bhutan
More economy & growth data for Bhutan
- External balance on goods and services as a percent of GDP -16.4% (2024)
- Inflation of consumer prices 3.6% (2025)
- GDP per capita 3,989 constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- 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 share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) in Bhutan?
- Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) in Bhutan was 6.6% in 2024, according to National statistical organizations and central banks, OECD national accounts, and World Bank staff estimates (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) recorded in Bhutan?
- The highest recorded value was 11.7% in 1996.
- What is the lowest share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) recorded in Bhutan?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.0% in 1980.
- How does Bhutan rank for share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp)?
- Bhutan ranks 137th out of 202 countries with data for 2024.
- Is share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) rising or falling in Bhutan?
- Over the last ten years it is down 10.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Bhutan data come from?
- The figures come from National statistical organizations and central banks, OECD national accounts, and World Bank staff estimates (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Manufacturing comprises units engaged in the physical, or chemical transformation of materials, substances, or components into new products.