General government total expenditure (current LCU), annual growth rate in Bhutan
Bhutan: General government total expenditure (current LCU), annual growth rate was 26.45 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
General government total expenditure (current LCU), annual growth rate in Bhutan, 1982–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
The most recent figure for general government total expenditure (current lcu), annual growth rate in Bhutan is 26.45 % change on previous year, measured in 2025.
That represents a change of up 908.0% on the previous year and up 353.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, general government total expenditure (current lcu), annual growth rate in Bhutan peaked at 55.33 % change on previous year in 1985 and was at its lowest, -21.84 % change on previous year, in 1982.
Bhutan ranks 16th of 196 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
General government total expenditure (current LCU), annual growth rate in Bhutan, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1982 | -21.84 % change on previous year | — |
| 1983 | 43.27 % change on previous year | -298.1% |
| 1984 | 8.38 % change on previous year | -80.6% |
| 1985 | 55.33 % change on previous year | +560.2% |
| 1986 | 3.69 % change on previous year | -93.3% |
| 1987 | 21.19 % change on previous year | +474.2% |
| 1988 | 17.55 % change on previous year | -17.2% |
| 1989 | 20.16 % change on previous year | +14.9% |
| 1990 | -11.07 % change on previous year | -154.9% |
| 1991 | -3.37 % change on previous year | -69.6% |
| 1992 | 24.76 % change on previous year | -834.4% |
| 1993 | 14.61 % change on previous year | -41.0% |
| 1994 | 23.34 % change on previous year | +59.7% |
| 1995 | 19.21 % change on previous year | -17.7% |
| 1996 | 12.61 % change on previous year | -34.4% |
| 1997 | 16.59 % change on previous year | +31.6% |
| 1998 | -3.08 % change on previous year | -118.6% |
| 1999 | 50.34 % change on previous year | -1735.1% |
| 2000 | 19.38 % change on previous year | -61.5% |
| 2001 | 29.59 % change on previous year | +52.7% |
| 2002 | -10.07 % change on previous year | -134.0% |
| 2003 | 0.5028 % change on previous year | -105.0% |
| 2004 | -1.22 % change on previous year | -342.8% |
| 2005 | 31.5 % change on previous year | -2680.7% |
| 2006 | 3.85 % change on previous year | -87.8% |
| 2007 | 16.51 % change on previous year | +328.7% |
| 2008 | 25.53 % change on previous year | +54.7% |
| 2009 | 21.36 % change on previous year | -16.3% |
| 2010 | 23.77 % change on previous year | +11.3% |
| 2011 | 3.81 % change on previous year | -84.0% |
| 2012 | 12.93 % change on previous year | +239.2% |
| 2013 | 2.64 % change on previous year | -79.6% |
| 2014 | -2.21 % change on previous year | -183.6% |
| 2015 | 5.83 % change on previous year | -364.4% |
| 2016 | 23.32 % change on previous year | +300.0% |
| 2017 | 9.97 % change on previous year | -57.3% |
| 2018 | 9.43 % change on previous year | -5.4% |
| 2019 | -18.2 % change on previous year | -293.0% |
| 2020 | 29.51 % change on previous year | -262.2% |
| 2021 | 22.15 % change on previous year | -24.9% |
| 2022 | -2.05 % change on previous year | -109.2% |
| 2023 | -0.8172 % change on previous year | -60.1% |
| 2024 | 2.62 % change on previous year | -421.1% |
| 2025 | 26.45 % change on previous year | +908.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 18.47 % change on previous year | -21.84 % change on previous year | 55.33 % change on previous year | 8 |
| 1990s | 14.39 % change on previous year | -11.07 % change on previous year | 50.34 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 13.69 % change on previous year | -10.07 % change on previous year | 31.5 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 7.13 % change on previous year | -18.2 % change on previous year | 23.77 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 12.98 % change on previous year | -2.05 % change on previous year | 29.51 % change on previous year | 6 |
Countries ranked near Bhutan
- 13 Zambia 29.79 % change on previous year compare
- 14 Kyrgyzstan 29.45 % change on previous year compare
- 15 Yemen 26.54 % change on previous year compare
- 17 Vietnam 24.85 % change on previous year compare
- 18 Haiti 23.81 % change on previous year compare
- 19 Tajikistan 23.05 % change on previous year 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 general government total expenditure (current lcu), annual growth rate in Bhutan?
- General government total expenditure (current lcu), annual growth rate in Bhutan was 26.45 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest general government total expenditure (current lcu), annual growth rate recorded in Bhutan?
- The highest recorded value was 55.33 % change on previous year in 1985.
- What is the lowest general government total expenditure (current lcu), annual growth rate recorded in Bhutan?
- The lowest recorded value was -21.84 % change on previous year in 1982.
- How does Bhutan rank for general government total expenditure (current lcu), annual growth rate?
- Bhutan ranks 16th out of 196 countries with data for 2025.
- Is general government total expenditure (current lcu), annual growth rate rising or falling in Bhutan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 353.7%. 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 General government total expenditure (current LCU), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in General government total expenditure (current LCU). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- General government total expenditure UNESCO Institute for Statistics
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The year-on-year percentage change in General government total expenditure (current LCU). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.