Gross capital formation in Bhutan
Bhutan: Gross capital formation was 94.68 billion constant LCU in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Gross capital formation in Bhutan, 1990–2024
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks. Measured in constant LCU.
Analysis
In 2024, gross capital formation in Bhutan stood at 94.68 billion constant LCU.
That represents a change of up 5.3% on the previous year and up 32.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross capital formation in Bhutan peaked at 102.74 billion constant LCU in 2022 and was at its lowest, 9.15 billion constant LCU, in 1991.
That places Bhutan 96th out of 169 countries with data for 2024, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 15.16 billion constant LCU | 9.15 billion constant LCU | 20.86 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2000s | 39.67 billion constant LCU | 26.37 billion constant LCU | 53.88 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2010s | 84.72 billion constant LCU | 71.64 billion constant LCU | 92.69 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2020s | 86.42 billion constant LCU | 65.83 billion constant LCU | 102.74 billion constant LCU | 5 |
Countries ranked near Bhutan
- 93 Central African Republic 110.67 billion constant LCU compare
- 94 Comoros 100.52 billion constant LCU compare
- 95 Mauritius 99.76 billion constant LCU compare
- 97 Austria 94.52 billion constant LCU compare
- 98 New Zealand 80.47 billion constant LCU compare
- 99 Nicaragua 74.88 billion constant LCU compare
More economy & growth data for Bhutan
- DEC alternative conversion factor 87.16 LCU per US$ (2025)
- Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) 12.98 billion current LCU (2024)
- Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) 155.11 million current US$ (2024)
- Taxes less subsidies on products 7.44 billion current LCU (2024)
- Taxes less subsidies on products 88.97 million current US$ (2024)
- Net primary income (Net income from abroad) -15.95 billion current LCU (2024)
- Net primary income (Net income from abroad) -190.69 million current US$ (2024)
- GNI per capita 370,164 current LCU (2025)
- GNI per capita, Atlas method 4,310 current US$ (2025)
- GNI 294.90 billion current LCU (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross capital formation in Bhutan?
- Gross capital formation in Bhutan was 94.68 billion constant LCU in 2024, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks.
- What is the highest gross capital formation recorded in Bhutan?
- The highest recorded value was 102.74 billion constant LCU in 2022.
- What is the lowest gross capital formation recorded in Bhutan?
- The lowest recorded value was 9.15 billion constant LCU in 1991.
- How does Bhutan rank for gross capital formation?
- Bhutan ranks 96th out of 169 countries with data for 2024.
- Is gross capital formation rising or falling in Bhutan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 32.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Bhutan data come from?
- The figures come from Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks, published as part of Gross capital formation (constant LCU). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Gross capital formation includes acquisitions less disposals of produced assets for purposes of fixed capital formation, inventories or valuables. This indicator is expressed in constant prices, meaning the series has been adjusted to account for price changes over time. The reference year for this adjustment varies by country. This series is expressed in local currency units.