Brunei GDP (2026)

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Brunei 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.

Brunei Live GDP
$10,335,973,618
GDP Added Today
$33,373,618
GDP Growth Rate (2026)
2.60%
vs 2025
โ–ฒ +2.00%
GDP Per Capita (2026)
$36,288
vs 2025
โ–ฒ +$1,610
Global Rank (Nominal)
#148
of 218 countries
Years Covered
1985โ€“2026
42 years

Brunei GDP Growth (1985โ€“2026)

Annual real GDP growth rate (%)

Historical Highlights

1985โ€“2026 GDP performance summary

Highest GDP $19.05B
Lowest GDP $3.29B
Average Growth 1.10%
1985โ€“2026
Best Growth 11.00%
Weakest Growth -3.90%
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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%
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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 (1985โ€“2026)

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)

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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

Bruneiโ€™s 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.