Brunei Live GDP
$10,335,973,618
GDP Added Today
$33,373,618
Brunei GDP (2026)
LiveBrunei has a high-income economy supported primarily by oil and natural gas production, alongside financial services, manufacturing, and government investment. Strong energy revenues have enabled the country to maintain modern infrastructure and high living standards. This page explores Brunei GDP data, historical performance, and the economic outlook for 2026.
GDP Growth Rate (2026)
2.60%
vs 2025
โฒ +2.00%
GDP Per Capita (2026)
$36,288
vs 2025
โฒ +$1,610
Global Rank (Nominal)
#148
of 218 countries
World Share
0.01%
of 2026 World GDP
Years Covered
1985โ2026
42 years
Brunei GDP Growth (1985โ2026)
Annual real GDP growth rate (%)
Historical Highlights
1985โ2026 GDP performance summary
Highest GDP
$19.05B
Lowest GDP
$3.29B
Average Growth
1.10%
1985โ2026
Best Growth
11.00%
Weakest Growth
-3.90%
Share of World GDP (2026)
Brunei
0.01%
United States
25.58%
China
16.47%
Germany
4.31%
Japan
3.46%
Rest of World
50.17%
Key Findings
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Brunei's GDP in 2026 is $16.86B.
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It ranks #148 among 218 countries.
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Brunei contributes 0.01% to the world economy.
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GDP per capita is $36,288 in 2026.
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The economy recorded GDP growth of 2.60% in 2026.
Historical Data
Brunei GDP Historical Data (1985โ2026)
| 2026 | $16,863,000,000 | 2.60% | $36,288 | 0.01% | #147 |
| 2025 | $15,942,000,000 | 0.60% | $34,678 | 0.01% | #144 |
| 2024 | $15,334,000,000 | 4.10% | $33,665 | 0.01% | #141 |
| 2023 | $15,098,000,000 | 1.10% | $33,514 | 0.01% | #143 |
| 2022 | $16,684,000,000 | -1.60% | $37,459 | 0.02% | #133 |
| 2021 | $14,008,000,000 | -1.60% | $31,785 | 0.01% | #139 |
| 2020 | $12,008,000,000 | 1.10% | $27,179 | 0.01% | #140 |
| 2019 | $13,472,000,000 | 3.90% | $29,872 | 0.02% | #138 |
| 2018 | $13,564,000,000 | 0.10% | $31,068 | 0.02% | #137 |
| 2017 | $12,130,000,000 | 1.30% | $28,448 | 0.01% | #139 |
| 2016 | $11,403,000,000 | -2.50% | $27,329 | 0.01% | #137 |
| 2015 | $12,933,000,000 | -0.40% | $31,361 | 0.02% | #131 |
| 2014 | $17,093,000,000 | -2.50% | $41,935 | 0.02% | #126 |
| 2013 | $18,094,000,000 | -2.10% | $44,865 | 0.02% | #118 |
| 2012 | $19,051,000,000 | 0.90% | $47,782 | 0.03% | #114 |
| 2011 | $18,524,000,000 | 3.70% | $47,089 | 0.02% | #113 |
| 2010 | $13,711,000,000 | 2.70% | $35,446 | 0.02% | #122 |
| 2009 | $11,892,000,000 | -1.90% | $31,287 | 0.02% | #125 |
| 2008 | $15,949,000,000 | -3.90% | $42,530 | 0.02% | #113 |
| 2007 | $13,571,000,000 | -3.80% | $36,678 | 0.02% | #113 |
| 2006 | $12,710,000,000 | 4.10% | $34,869 | 0.02% | #112 |
| 2005 | $10,561,000,000 | 0.00% | $29,460 | 0.02% | #114 |
| 2004 | $8,723,000,000 | 0.10% | $24,760 | 0.02% | #116 |
| 2003 | $7,266,000,000 | 3.60% | $20,976 | 0.02% | #117 |
| 2002 | $6,475,000,000 | 4.00% | $19,038 | 0.02% | #116 |
| 2001 | $6,206,000,000 | 1.50% | $18,646 | 0.02% | #116 |
| 2000 | $6,650,000,000 | 11.00% | $20,473 | 0.02% | #111 |
| 1999 | $5,779,000,000 | 3.10% | $18,237 | 0.02% | #113 |
| 1998 | $5,353,000,000 | -0.60% | $17,295 | 0.02% | #114 |
| 1997 | $7,043,000,000 | -1.50% | $23,344 | 0.02% | #105 |
| 1996 | $7,204,000,000 | 2.90% | $24,461 | 0.02% | #104 |
| 1995 | $7,153,000,000 | 4.50% | $24,896 | 0.02% | #96 |
| 1994 | $6,002,000,000 | 3.10% | $21,350 | 0.02% | #98 |
| 1993 | $5,588,000,000 | 0.30% | $20,430 | 0.02% | #99 |
| 1992 | $5,526,000,000 | 4.80% | $20,680 | 0.02% | #97 |
| 1991 | $5,254,000,000 | 3.10% | $20,171 | 0.02% | #92 |
| 1990 | $4,923,000,000 | 1.10% | $19,429 | 0.02% | #92 |
| 1989 | $4,109,000,000 | -1.10% | $16,683 | 0.02% | #96 |
| 1988 | $3,689,000,000 | 1.10% | $15,281 | 0.02% | #97 |
| 1987 | $3,872,000,000 | 2.00% | $16,561 | 0.02% | #93 |
| 1986 | $3,291,000,000 | -2.70% | $14,544 | 0.02% | #100 |
| 1985 | $4,831,000,000 | 0.00% | $21,771 | 0.04% | #83 |
Brunei GDP Projections (IMF)
i| Year | GDP Nominal (Current USD) | GDP Growth Rate (%) | GDP Per Capita (USD) | World Share (%) | Global Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | $17,581,000,000 | 2.60% | $37,438 | 0.01% | #140 |
| 2028 | $18,318,000,000 | 2.50% | $38,596 | 0.01% | #139 |
| 2029 | $19,013,000,000 | 2.60% | $39,642 | 0.01% | #139 |
| 2030 | $19,804,000,000 | 3.00% | $40,849 | 0.01% | #140 |
| 2031 | $20,662,000,000 | 2.90% | $42,176 | 0.01% | #140 |
Brunei Economy Overview
Brunei has a high-income economy built on oil and natural gas production, which generate most export earnings and government revenue. Strong energy resources have financed modern infrastructure, healthcare, education, and public services, resulting in one of the highest living standards in Southeast Asia.
Outside hydrocarbons, the economy includes financial services, halal manufacturing, food processing, tourism, logistics, and Islamic finance. Government diversification strategies continue to encourage investment in downstream energy industries, digital technology, and private-sector development.
Brunei GDP Outlook
Bruneiโs economic prospects are supported by oil and gas production, downstream energy industries, public investment, and substantial financial resources. Petrochemicals, halal manufacturing, tourism, logistics, digital services, and Islamic finance could gradually reduce dependence on crude energy exports. Human-capital development and private-sector expansion will be important for diversification. Aging hydrocarbon fields, oil-price volatility, limited domestic demand, reliance on public employment, and slow business formation remain key challenges.