Bhutan: economy and key statistics
Bhutan is number 170 in the 311 Nations Index, with a GDP of $3.6 billion in 2025. GDP per person is $4,493. The economy grew by 8.0% in 2025. Unemployment is 3.2%. The economy is 53% services, 33% industry, 14% agriculture.
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National power
Bhutan is number 159 in the 311 National Power Index, scoring 18.6 out of 100: economic 34, technology 9, military 0 and human capital 38.
Economy at a glance
| Indicator | Latest figure | Year |
|---|---|---|
| GDP | $3.6 billion | 2025 |
| GDP (purchasing power) | $15.6 billion | 2025 |
| GDP per person | $4,493 | 2025 |
| Economic growth | +8.0% | 2025 |
| Inflation | 3.6% | 2025 |
| Unemployment | 3.2% | 2025 |
| Population | 0.8 million | 2025 |
| Labour force | 0.4 million | 2025 |
| Services share of GDP | 53% | 2025 |
| Industry share of GDP | 33% | 2025 |
| Manufacturing share of GDP | 7% | 2024 |
| Agriculture share of GDP | 14% | 2025 |
| Exports share of GDP | 31% | 2024 |
| Foreign direct investment | 0.1% of GDP | 2024 |
| High-tech share of manufactured exports | 0% | 2023 |
| R&D spending | 0.10% of GDP | 2024 |
| Internet users | 91% of people | 2024 |
Main export industries
Bhutan exported goods worth about $0.4bn in 2023. Its biggest export industries:
- Iron and steel: $0.2bn (50.9% of goods exports)
- Salt: $0.1bn (32.8% of goods exports)
- Beverages, spirits and vinegar: $0.0bn (4.7% of goods exports)
- Coffee, tea, mate and spices: $0.0bn (3.7% of goods exports)
- Fruit and nuts, edible: $0.0bn (1.8% of goods exports)
Source: UN Comtrade, goods only (services exports are not included).
Other economies in Asia
- China (#2)
- Japan (#4)
- India (#6)
- South Korea (#13)
- Indonesia (#17)
- Singapore (#27)
- Thailand (#29)
- Vietnam (#32)
- Philippines (#33)
- Malaysia (#34)
- Bangladesh (#37)
- Hong Kong (#39)
- Pakistan (#41)
- Sri Lanka (#72)
- Myanmar (#85)
Questions and answers
How big is the economy of Bhutan?
Bhutan had a GDP of $3.6 billion in 2025, ranking number 170 in the 311 Nations Index.
What is GDP per person in Bhutan?
GDP per person in Bhutan was $4,493 in 2025.
How fast is the economy of Bhutan growing?
The economy of Bhutan grew by 8.0% in 2025.
Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators (CC BY 4.0).
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