What is gdp per capita in Bhutan?

Gdp per capita in Bhutan was 14,416 international-$ in 2021 prices in 2023, according to Feenstra et al. - Penn World Table (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data.

What is the highest gdp per capita recorded in Bhutan?

The highest recorded value was 14,416 international-$ in 2021 prices in 2023.

What is the lowest gdp per capita recorded in Bhutan?

The lowest recorded value was 1,915 international-$ in 2021 prices in 1975.

How does Bhutan rank for gdp per capita?

Bhutan ranks 105th out of 184 countries with data for 2023.

Is gdp per capita rising or falling in Bhutan?

Over the last ten years it is up 47.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this Bhutan data come from?

The figures come from Feenstra et al. - Penn World Table (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of GDP per capita. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

GDP per capita in Bhutan

Name: GDP per capita in Bhutan
Creator: Feenstra et al. - Penn World Table (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data
License: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)

Bhutan: GDP per capita was 14,416 international-$ in 2021 prices in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)

14,416 international-$ in 2021 prices

Change on year

up 5.9%

World rank

105th

of 184 countries

All-time high

14,416 international-$ in 2021 prices

in 2023

All-time low

1,915 international-$ in 2021 prices

in 1975

Years of data

1970–2023

GDP per capita in Bhutan, 1970–2023

Source: Feenstra et al. - Penn World Table (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in international-$ in 2021 prices.

Analysis

The most recent figure for gdp per capita in Bhutan is 14,416 international-$ in 2021 prices, measured in 2023. That is the highest value across all 54 years on record.

The figure is up 5.9% on the previous year and up 47.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, gdp per capita in Bhutan peaked at 14,416 international-$ in 2021 prices in 2023 and was at its lowest, 1,915 international-$ in 2021 prices, in 1975.

That places Bhutan 105th out of 184 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
1970s	2,080 international-$ in 2021 prices	1,915 international-$ in 2021 prices	2,236 international-$ in 2021 prices	10
1980s	2,678 international-$ in 2021 prices	2,166 international-$ in 2021 prices	2,911 international-$ in 2021 prices	10
1990s	3,694 international-$ in 2021 prices	2,938 international-$ in 2021 prices	5,022 international-$ in 2021 prices	10
2000s	6,747 international-$ in 2021 prices	5,141 international-$ in 2021 prices	8,462 international-$ in 2021 prices	10
2010s	11,836 international-$ in 2021 prices	9,750 international-$ in 2021 prices	14,236 international-$ in 2021 prices	10
2020s	13,858 international-$ in 2021 prices	13,484 international-$ in 2021 prices	14,416 international-$ in 2021 prices	4

Countries ranked near Bhutan

102 Paraguay 15,007 international-$ in 2021 prices compare
103 Iran 14,809 international-$ in 2021 prices compare
104 Algeria 14,580 international-$ in 2021 prices compare
106 Venezuela 14,383 international-$ in 2021 prices compare
107 Peru 14,338 international-$ in 2021 prices compare
108 Ecuador 14,189 international-$ in 2021 prices compare

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More economy & growth data for Bhutan

Manufacturing, value added 150.61 million constant 2015 US$ (2024)
Households and NPISHs final consumption expenditure 53.8% (2024)
Final consumption expenditure 2.47 billion current US$ (2024)
Final consumption expenditure 206.57 billion current LCU (2024)
Final consumption expenditure 1.87 billion constant 2015 US$ (2024)
Final consumption expenditure 1.5% (2024)
Manufacturing, value added 10.07 billion constant LCU (2024)
Final consumption expenditure 73.8% (2024)
Gross national expenditure 116.4% (2024)
Manufacturing, value added 18.53 billion current LCU (2024)

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Frequently asked questions

What is gdp per capita in Bhutan?: Gdp per capita in Bhutan was 14,416 international-$ in 2021 prices in 2023, according to Feenstra et al. - Penn World Table (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
What is the highest gdp per capita recorded in Bhutan?: The highest recorded value was 14,416 international-$ in 2021 prices in 2023.
What is the lowest gdp per capita recorded in Bhutan?: The lowest recorded value was 1,915 international-$ in 2021 prices in 1975.
How does Bhutan rank for gdp per capita?: Bhutan ranks 105th out of 184 countries with data for 2023.
Is gdp per capita rising or falling in Bhutan?: Over the last ten years it is up 47.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Bhutan data come from?: The figures come from Feenstra et al. - Penn World Table (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of GDP per capita. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator: GDP per capita
Unit: international-$ in 2021 prices
Source: Feenstra et al. - Penn World Table (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data
Licence: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage: 184 places, 10,907 data points, 1950–2023
Last refreshed: 06 August 2026

Average economic output per person in a country or region per year. This data is adjusted for inflation and differences in living costs between countries.