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.
Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) in Bhutan, year by year
| Year | % of GDP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 3.0% | — |
| 1981 | 5.9% | +97.4% |
| 1982 | 5.8% | -1.4% |
| 1983 | 6.7% | +14.3% |
| 1984 | 6.7% | +0.2% |
| 1985 | 6.2% | -7.7% |
| 1986 | 5.3% | -13.2% |
| 1987 | 5.9% | +10.7% |
| 1988 | 5.5% | -6.5% |
| 1989 | 7.8% | +40.3% |
| 1990 | 8.0% | +3.5% |
| 1991 | 8.9% | +10.3% |
| 1992 | 9.2% | +3.5% |
| 1993 | 9.2% | +0.6% |
| 1994 | 9.5% | +3.2% |
| 1995 | 10.8% | +13.1% |
| 1996 | 11.7% | +8.8% |
| 1997 | 10.2% | -12.7% |
| 1998 | 9.6% | -6.5% |
| 1999 | 9.1% | -5.2% |
| 2000 | 7.6% | -16.0% |
| 2001 | 7.8% | +2.7% |
| 2002 | 6.9% | -11.3% |
| 2003 | 6.7% | -3.6% |
| 2004 | 6.7% | +0.4% |
| 2005 | 6.6% | -1.7% |
| 2006 | 7.1% | +7.0% |
| 2007 | 7.6% | +7.1% |
| 2008 | 7.8% | +3.2% |
| 2009 | 7.6% | -2.9% |
| 2010 | 7.9% | +4.0% |
| 2011 | 7.4% | -5.7% |
| 2012 | 8.0% | +7.1% |
| 2013 | 7.5% | -5.7% |
| 2014 | 7.4% | -1.2% |
| 2015 | 7.3% | -1.3% |
| 2016 | 6.8% | -6.8% |
| 2017 | 6.9% | +1.4% |
| 2018 | 8.7% | +26.6% |
| 2019 | 6.1% | -29.9% |
| 2020 | 4.9% | -19.6% |
| 2021 | 7.2% | +46.6% |
| 2022 | 8.7% | +20.8% |
| 2023 | 7.9% | -10.0% |
| 2024 | 6.6% | -15.7% |
Bhutan compared with similar countries
- Bhutan's 6.6% is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 11.4%, 58% of the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Bhutan's 6.6% is below the median for South Asia, which is 10.0%, 66% of the median. (6 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) in Bhutan changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | +97.4% | 3.0% | 5.9% |
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
- 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 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.