GDP, PPP (constant 2011 international $) in Bhutan
Bhutan: GDP, PPP (constant 2011 international $) was 11.52 billion constant 2011 international $ in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
11.52 billion constant 2011 international $
Change on year
up 4.9%
World rank
158th
of 198 countries
All-time high
11.52 billion constant 2011 international $
in 2023
All-time low
2.00 billion constant 2011 international $
in 1991
Years of data
34
1990–2023
GDP, PPP in Bhutan, 1990–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in constant 2011 international $.
Analysis
The most recent figure for gdp, ppp in Bhutan is 11.52 billion constant 2011 international $, measured in 2023. That is the highest value across all 34 years on record.
That represents a change of up 4.9% on the previous year and up 41.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gdp, ppp in Bhutan peaked at 11.52 billion constant 2011 international $ in 2023 and was at its lowest, 2.00 billion constant 2011 international $, in 1991.
That places Bhutan 158th out of 198 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
GDP, PPP (constant 2011 international $) in Bhutan, year by year
| Year | constant 2011 international $ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 2.01 billion constant 2011 international $ | — |
| 1991 | 2.00 billion constant 2011 international $ | -0.4% |
| 1992 | 2.09 billion constant 2011 international $ | +4.6% |
| 1993 | 2.14 billion constant 2011 international $ | +2.0% |
| 1994 | 2.24 billion constant 2011 international $ | +5.0% |
| 1995 | 2.40 billion constant 2011 international $ | +7.1% |
| 1996 | 2.53 billion constant 2011 international $ | +5.6% |
| 1997 | 2.67 billion constant 2011 international $ | +5.4% |
| 1998 | 2.83 billion constant 2011 international $ | +5.9% |
| 1999 | 3.05 billion constant 2011 international $ | +8.0% |
| 2000 | 3.16 billion constant 2011 international $ | +3.4% |
| 2001 | 3.39 billion constant 2011 international $ | +7.3% |
| 2002 | 3.74 billion constant 2011 international $ | +10.4% |
| 2003 | 4.03 billion constant 2011 international $ | +7.8% |
| 2004 | 4.24 billion constant 2011 international $ | +5.2% |
| 2005 | 4.53 billion constant 2011 international $ | +6.9% |
| 2006 | 4.79 billion constant 2011 international $ | +5.6% |
| 2007 | 5.56 billion constant 2011 international $ | +16.1% |
| 2008 | 5.81 billion constant 2011 international $ | +4.5% |
| 2009 | 6.26 billion constant 2011 international $ | +7.7% |
| 2010 | 7.01 billion constant 2011 international $ | +11.9% |
| 2011 | 7.60 billion constant 2011 international $ | +8.5% |
| 2012 | 7.99 billion constant 2011 international $ | +5.2% |
| 2013 | 8.13 billion constant 2011 international $ | +1.7% |
| 2014 | 8.61 billion constant 2011 international $ | +5.9% |
| 2015 | 9.18 billion constant 2011 international $ | +6.7% |
| 2016 | 9.96 billion constant 2011 international $ | +8.5% |
| 2017 | 10.17 billion constant 2011 international $ | +2.1% |
| 2018 | 10.53 billion constant 2011 international $ | +3.5% |
| 2019 | 11.13 billion constant 2011 international $ | +5.8% |
| 2020 | 9.99 billion constant 2011 international $ | -10.2% |
| 2021 | 10.44 billion constant 2011 international $ | +4.4% |
| 2022 | 10.98 billion constant 2011 international $ | +5.2% |
| 2023 | 11.52 billion constant 2011 international $ | +4.9% |
Bhutan compared with similar countries
- Bhutan's 11.52 billion constant 2011 international $ is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 62.43 billion constant 2011 international $, 18% of the median. (46 countries reporting)
- Bhutan's 11.52 billion constant 2011 international $ is below the median for South Asia, which is 225.53 billion constant 2011 international $, 5% of the median. (6 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 2.40 billion constant 2011 international $ | 2.00 billion constant 2011 international $ | 3.05 billion constant 2011 international $ | 10 |
| 2000s | 4.55 billion constant 2011 international $ | 3.16 billion constant 2011 international $ | 6.26 billion constant 2011 international $ | 10 |
| 2010s | 9.03 billion constant 2011 international $ | 7.01 billion constant 2011 international $ | 11.13 billion constant 2011 international $ | 10 |
| 2020s | 10.73 billion constant 2011 international $ | 9.99 billion constant 2011 international $ | 11.52 billion constant 2011 international $ | 4 |
Countries ranked near Bhutan
- 155 Maldives 12.32 billion constant 2011 international $ compare
- 156 Suriname 12.32 billion constant 2011 international $ compare
- 157 Burundi 11.74 billion constant 2011 international $ compare
- 159 Liberia 9.31 billion constant 2011 international $ compare
- 160 Gambia 8.37 billion constant 2011 international $ compare
- 161 Djibouti 8.00 billion constant 2011 international $ compare
More population data for Bhutan
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate -0.716 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate 0.0644 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate -0.716 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate -0.7852 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 874.29 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 0.5776 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.5679 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate -0.739 (2100)
- Population density 18.1 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 27,662 (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gdp, ppp in Bhutan?
- Gdp, ppp in Bhutan was 11.52 billion constant 2011 international $ in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest gdp, ppp recorded in Bhutan?
- The highest recorded value was 11.52 billion constant 2011 international $ in 2023.
- What is the lowest gdp, ppp recorded in Bhutan?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.00 billion constant 2011 international $ in 1991.
- How does Bhutan rank for gdp, ppp?
- Bhutan ranks 158th out of 198 countries with data for 2023.
- Is gdp, ppp rising or falling in Bhutan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 41.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Bhutan data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of GDP, PPP (constant 2011 international $). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release