Bhutan GDP Per Capita (2026)
Bhutan has a small developing South Asian economy supported by hydropower, agriculture, tourism, construction, government services, and trade with neighboring countries. GDP per capita provides a useful measure of how national economic production compares with population and helps track economic development on a per-person basis. Explore Bhutan’s latest GDP per capita data, historical trends, growth patterns, and economic comparisons below.
GDP Per Capita 2026
$4,867
Est. in USD
World Rank
#127
Out of 195 countries
Change vs 2025
+10.8%
+$473
Asia Rank
#30
Out of 49 countries
1. Bhutan GDP Per Capita in 2026
Bhutan’s GDP per capita reflects economic production generated for each resident across hydropower, agriculture, tourism, construction, and services. Energy exports play an important role in national output. Adjusting total GDP for population provides a standardized measure that helps compare Bhutan with economies of different sizes and stages of development.
2. Bhutan GDP Per Capita Growth (1980–2026)
3. Bhutan GDP Per Capita (Historical Data)
| Year | GDP Per Capita (USD) | Annual Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $4,867 | +10.8% |
| 2025 | $4,394 | +10.2% |
| 2024 | $3,989 | +7.1% |
| 2023 | $3,726 | +1.2% |
| 2022 | $3,683 | +8.6% |
| 2021 | $3,392 | +0.7% |
| 2020 | $3,370 | -1.9% |
| 2019 | $3,435 | -1.9% |
| 2018 | $3,501 | +6.8% |
| 2017 | $3,278 | +8.4% |
| 2016 | $3,025 | +3.3% |
| 2015 | $2,929 | +8.8% |
| 2014 | $2,691 | -2.7% |
| 2013 | $2,766 | +0.4% |
| 2012 | $2,756 | +3.4% |
| 2011 | $2,665 | +21.6% |
| 2010 | $2,191 | +18.8% |
| 2009 | $1,844 | -7.4% |
| 2008 | $1,991 | +25.5% |
| 2007 | $1,587 | +20.8% |
| 2006 | $1,314 | +5.5% |
| 2005 | $1,246 | +14.7% |
| 2004 | $1,086 | +11.3% |
| 2003 | $976 | +16.6% |
| 2002 | $837 | +5.9% |
| 2001 | $790 | +1.3% |
| 2000 | $780 | +5.8% |
| 1999 | $737 | +2.1% |
| 1998 | $722 | +7.1% |
| 1997 | $674 | +10.3% |
| 1996 | $611 | +4.3% |
| 1995 | $586 | +17.7% |
| 1994 | $498 | +2.9% |
| 1993 | $484 | +6.4% |
| 1992 | $455 | -0.9% |
| 1991 | $459 | -13.2% |
| 1990 | $529 | +6.4% |
| 1989 | $497 | -2.7% |
| 1988 | $511 | +11.1% |
| 1987 | $460 | +17.0% |
| 1986 | $393 | +9.5% |
| 1985 | $359 | +0.6% |
| 1984 | $357 | +1.1% |
| 1983 | $353 | +5.4% |
| 1982 | $335 | +2.8% |
| 1981 | $326 | +4.8% |
| 1980 | $311 | — |
4. Bhutan GDP Per Capita Growth
1-Year Change
+10.8%
(2025 to 2026)
5-Year Change
+43.5%
(2021 to 2026)
10-Year Change
+60.9%
(2016 to 2026)
20-Year Change
+270.4%
(2006 to 2026)
Bhutan’s GDP per capita has generally increased as hydropower investment, infrastructure, services, tourism, and economic activity have expanded. Energy production, visitor arrivals, inflation, population trends, and investment can influence annual performance. Historical data helps show how infrastructure and resource development have translated into changes in output per resident over time.
5. Bhutan GDP Per Capita vs Asia and World
Bhutan
$4,867
Asia Average
$19,139
World Average
$25,179
$0
$12,590
$25,179
USD
Bhutan’s GDP per capita is approximately
74.6%
below the
Asia average
and
80.7%
below the world average.
6. Bhutan GDP Per Capita Ranking in Asia
| Rank | Country | GDP Per Capita (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| #27 | Jordan | $5,601 |
| #28 | Indonesia | $5,362 |
| #29 | Vietnam | $5,115 |
| #30 | Bhutan | $4,867 |
| #31 | Uzbekistan | $4,661 |
| #32 | Sri Lanka | $4,516 |
| #33 | Philippines | $4,443 |
7. GDP vs GDP Per Capita in Bhutan
Bhutan GDP (Nominal)
$3.9 Billion
(2026)
Bhutan GDP Per Capita
$4,867
(2026)
Bhutan’s total GDP measures the full scale of economic activity generated nationwide, while GDP per capita divides that output by population. Total GDP highlights the roles of hydropower and services within the economy, whereas GDP per capita provides a population-adjusted measure of economic production. Considering both indicators together gives a broader view of national development.
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8. Bhutan GDP Per Capita Forecast
| Year | GDP Per Capita (USD) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 | $5,349 | +9.9% |
| 2028 | $5,814 | +8.7% |
| 2029 | $6,397 | +10.0% |
| 2030 | $6,994 | +9.3% |
Bhutan GDP per capita is projected to reach $6,994 by 2030, representing a 43.7% increase from the 2026 level.
9. Bhutan GDP Per Capita: Key Findings
Bhutan GDP per capita is estimated at $4,867 in 2026.
It ranks #127 globally and #30 in Asia.
GDP per capita increased by 10.8% compared with 2025.
Over the last 5 years, GDP per capita grew by 43.5%.
Over the last 10 years, GDP per capita grew by 60.9%.
It is approximately 74.6% below the Asia average.
It is approximately 80.7% below the world average.
The forecast reaches $6,994 by 2030, 43.7% 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. Bhutan GDP Per Capita FAQs
Bhutan GDP per capita is estimated at $4,867 in 2026.
Bhutan ranks #127 globally and #30 in Asia by GDP per capita.
Yes. GDP per capita increased by approximately 10.8% compared with 2025.
Bhutan GDP per capita was approximately $2,929 in 2015.
Bhutan GDP per capita is approximately 74.6% below 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.