Brunei GDP Per Capita (2026)
Brunei has a high-income Southeast Asian economy supported primarily by oil and natural gas, alongside government services, finance, trade, construction, and emerging non-energy industries. GDP per capita provides a particularly useful measure because substantial resource-based output is generated within a very small population. Explore Brunei’s latest GDP per capita data, historical trends, diversification patterns, and economic comparisons below.
GDP Per Capita 2026
$36,288
Est. in USD
World Rank
#39
Out of 195 countries
Change vs 2025
+4.6%
+$1,610
Asia Rank
#9
Out of 49 countries
1. Brunei GDP Per Capita in 2026
Brunei’s GDP per capita reflects a high level of economic production per resident, supported mainly by petroleum and natural gas resources. Adjusting total GDP for the country’s small population makes the indicator especially useful for international comparisons. It helps show how hydrocarbon revenues and broader economic activity translate into production generated on a per-person basis.
2. Brunei GDP Per Capita Growth (1985–2026)
3. Brunei GDP Per Capita (Historical Data)
| Year | GDP Per Capita (USD) | Annual Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $36,288 | +4.6% |
| 2025 | $34,678 | +3.0% |
| 2024 | $33,665 | +0.5% |
| 2023 | $33,514 | -10.5% |
| 2022 | $37,459 | +17.9% |
| 2021 | $31,785 | +16.9% |
| 2020 | $27,179 | -9.0% |
| 2019 | $29,872 | -3.8% |
| 2018 | $31,068 | +9.2% |
| 2017 | $28,448 | +4.1% |
| 2016 | $27,329 | -12.9% |
| 2015 | $31,361 | -25.2% |
| 2014 | $41,935 | -6.5% |
| 2013 | $44,865 | -6.1% |
| 2012 | $47,782 | +1.5% |
| 2011 | $47,089 | +32.8% |
| 2010 | $35,446 | +13.3% |
| 2009 | $31,287 | -26.4% |
| 2008 | $42,530 | +16.0% |
| 2007 | $36,678 | +5.2% |
| 2006 | $34,869 | +18.4% |
| 2005 | $29,460 | +19.0% |
| 2004 | $24,760 | +18.0% |
| 2003 | $20,976 | +10.2% |
| 2002 | $19,038 | +2.1% |
| 2001 | $18,646 | -8.9% |
| 2000 | $20,473 | +12.3% |
| 1999 | $18,237 | +5.4% |
| 1998 | $17,295 | -25.9% |
| 1997 | $23,344 | -4.6% |
| 1996 | $24,461 | -1.7% |
| 1995 | $24,896 | +16.6% |
| 1994 | $21,350 | +4.5% |
| 1993 | $20,430 | -1.2% |
| 1992 | $20,680 | +2.5% |
| 1991 | $20,171 | +3.8% |
| 1990 | $19,429 | +16.5% |
| 1989 | $16,683 | +9.2% |
| 1988 | $15,281 | -7.7% |
| 1987 | $16,561 | +13.9% |
| 1986 | $14,544 | -33.2% |
| 1985 | $21,771 | — |
4. Brunei GDP Per Capita Growth
1-Year Change
+4.6%
(2025 to 2026)
5-Year Change
+14.2%
(2021 to 2026)
10-Year Change
+32.8%
(2016 to 2026)
20-Year Change
+4.1%
(2006 to 2026)
Brunei’s GDP per capita can fluctuate as oil and gas prices, production levels, government spending, investment, inflation, and diversification efforts change. Dependence on hydrocarbons means global energy markets can significantly affect annual performance. Historical data helps show how resource cycles and expansion into non-energy sectors have shaped output per resident over time.
5. Brunei GDP Per Capita vs Asia and World
Brunei
$36,288
Asia Average
$19,139
World Average
$25,179
$0
$18,144
$36,288
USD
Brunei’s GDP per capita is approximately
89.6%
above the
Asia average
and
44.1%
above the world average.
6. Brunei GDP Per Capita Ranking in Asia
| Rank | Country | GDP Per Capita (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| #6 | Taiwan | $42,103 |
| #7 | Saudi Arabia | $37,811 |
| #8 | South Korea | $37,412 |
| #9 | Brunei | $36,288 |
| #10 | Japan | $35,703 |
| #11 | Kuwait | $33,164 |
| #12 | Bahrain | $29,569 |
7. GDP vs GDP Per Capita in Brunei
Brunei GDP (Nominal)
$16.9 Billion
(2026)
Brunei GDP Per Capita
$36,288
(2026)
Brunei’s total GDP measures the overall scale of economic activity generated across the country, while GDP per capita adjusts that output for population. Because Brunei has a small population and a large energy sector, its per-capita performance can differ greatly from its total GDP position. Both indicators together provide a fuller view of economic scale and production per resident.
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8. Brunei GDP Per Capita Forecast
| Year | GDP Per Capita (USD) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 | $37,438 | +3.2% |
| 2028 | $38,596 | +3.1% |
| 2029 | $39,642 | +2.7% |
| 2030 | $40,849 | +3.0% |
Brunei GDP per capita is projected to reach $40,849 by 2030, representing a 12.6% increase from the 2026 level.
9. Brunei GDP Per Capita: Key Findings
Brunei GDP per capita is estimated at $36,288 in 2026.
It ranks #39 globally and #9 in Asia.
GDP per capita increased by 4.6% compared with 2025.
Over the last 5 years, GDP per capita grew by 14.2%.
Over the last 10 years, GDP per capita grew by 32.8%.
It is approximately 89.6% above the Asia average.
It is approximately 44.1% above the world average.
The forecast reaches $40,849 by 2030, 12.6% above the 2026 level.
10. What Is GDP Per Capita?
GDP per capita is the total economic output of a country divided by its population.
GDP Per Capita
=
GDP
÷
Population
It helps measure the average economic output per person and is widely used to compare economic performance across countries. Higher values generally indicate greater economic output per resident.
11. Methodology and Data Sources
Primary Source:
International Monetary Fund (IMF)
Additional Sources:
World Bank,
United Nations
Population Source:
UN Population Division
Currency:
Current USD (Nominal)
Update Frequency:
Annually
Last Updated:
September 2026
12. Brunei GDP Per Capita FAQs
Brunei GDP per capita is estimated at $36,288 in 2026.
Brunei ranks #39 globally and #9 in Asia by GDP per capita.
Yes. GDP per capita increased by approximately 4.6% compared with 2025.
Brunei GDP per capita was approximately $31,361 in 2015.
Brunei GDP per capita is approximately 89.6% above the Asia average.
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Disclaimer:
All data are estimates based on IMF, World Bank,
United Nations and related economic datasets.
Figures may differ from official national statistics.