Bhutan scored 4.10 points out of 7 on the 2016-2017 Global Competitiveness Report published by the World Economic Forum. Competitiveness Index in Bhutan averaged 3.86 Points from 2014 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 4.10 Points in 2018 and a record low of 3.73 Points in 2014. The most recent 2016-2017 edition of Global Competitiveness Report assesses 138 economies. The report is made up of over 110 variables, of which two thirds come from the Executive Opinion Survey representing the sample of business leaders, and one third comes from publicly available sources such as the United Nations. The variables are organized into twelve pillars with the most important including: institutions, infrastructure, macroeconomic framework, health and primary education and higher education and training. The GCI score varies between 1 and 7 scale, higher average score means higher degree of competitiveness. This page provides the latest reported value for - Bhutan Competitiveness Index - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Internet Speed in Bhutan increased to 3426.37 KBps in the first quarter of 2017 from 3407.37 KBps in the fourth quarter of 2016. Internet Speed in Bhutan averaged 1210.53 KBps from 2007 until 2017, reaching an all time high of 3426.37 KBps in the first quarter of 2017 and a record low of 99.26 KBps in the fourth quarter of 2007. This page includes a chart with historical data for BhutanInternet Speed.

IP Addresses in Bhutan increased to 3582 IP in the first quarter of 2017 from 3365 IP in the fourth quarter of 2016. IP Addresses in Bhutan averaged 3634.33 IP from 2007 until 2017, reaching an all time high of 5147 IP in the second quarter of 2011 and a record low of 1363 IP in the third quarter of 2007. This page includes a chart with historical data for BhutanIP Addresses.

Temperature in Bhutan decreased to 18.37 celsius in August from 18.97 celsius in July of 2013. Temperature in Bhutan averaged 11.81 celsius from 1816 until 2013, reaching an all time high of 19.31 celsius in July of 2009 and a record low of 0.98 celsius in January of 1819. This page includes a chart with historical data for Bhutan Temperature.

Bhutan recorded a Current Account deficit of 18.20 percent of the country's Gross Domestic Product in 2018. Current Account to GDP in Bhutan averaged -17.38 percent from 2001 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 15.80 percent in 2007 and a record low of -33.10 percent in 2016. The Current account balance as a percent of GDP provides an indication on the level of international competitiveness of a country. Usually, countries recording a strong current account surplus have an economy heavily dependent on exports revenues, with high savings ratings but weak domestic demand. On the other hand, countries recording a current account deficit have strong imports, a low saving rates and high personal consumption rates as a percentage of disposable incomes. This page provides - Bhutan Current Account to GDP - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Bhutan recorded a government budget deficit of 1846.80 BTN Million in 2018. Government Budget Value in Bhutan averaged -872.32 BTN Million from 2002 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 4296.30 BTN Million in 2014 and a record low of -5344.90 BTN Million in 2017. This page provides - Bhutan Government Budget Value- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Bhutan recorded a Government Budget deficit equal to 1.10 percent of the country's Gross Domestic Product in 2018. Government Budget in Bhutan averaged -3.18 percent of GDP from 2002 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 4.10 percent of GDP in 2014 and a record low of -12.80 percent of GDP in 2002. Government Budget is an itemized accounting of the payments received by government (taxes and other fees) and the payments made by government (purchases and transfer payments). A budget deficit occurs when an government spends more money than it takes in. The opposite of a budget deficit is a budget surplus. This page provides - Bhutan Government Budget - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Bhutan recorded a Current Account deficit of 31306.95 BTN Million in 2018. Current Account in Bhutan averaged -10260.56 BTN Million from 1991 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 3707.50 BTN Million in 2007 and a record low of -41436.09 BTN Million in 2016. Current Account is the sum of the balance of trade (exports minus imports of goods and services), net factor income (such as interest and dividends) and net transfer payments (such as foreign aid). This page provides - Bhutan Current Account - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

External Debt in Bhutan increased to 2642.10 USD Million in 2018 from 2505.40 USD Million in 2017. External Debt in Bhutan averaged 1300.04 USD Million from 2003 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 2642.10 USD Million in 2018 and a record low of 405.50 USD Million in 2003. This page provides - Bhutan External Debt- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Bhutan recorded a government debt equivalent to 110.10 percent of the country's Gross Domestic Product in 2018. Government Debt to GDP in Bhutan averaged 76.59 percent from 1996 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 116.30 percent in 2016 and a record low of 36.90 percent in 1998. Generally, Government debt as a percent of GDP is used by investors to measure a country ability to make future payments on its debt, thus affecting the country borrowing costs and government bond yields. This page provides - Bhutan Government Debt To GDP - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Government Revenues in Bhutan increased to 54666.70 BTN Million in 2018 from 42673.10 BTN Million in 2017. Government Revenues in Bhutan averaged 26296.84 BTN Million from 2002 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 54666.70 BTN Million in 2018 and a record low of 7054.30 BTN Million in 2003. This page provides - Bhutan Government Revenues- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Private Sector Credit in Bhutan increased to 15.70 BTN Million in 2018 from 15.40 BTN Million in 2017. Private Sector Credit in Bhutan averaged 24.33 BTN Million from 2004 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 40.70 BTN Million in 2010 and a record low of 6.40 BTN Million in 2014. This page provides - Bhutan Private Sector Credit- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The Gross Domestic Product per capita in Bhutan was last recorded at 3172.80 US dollars in 2018. The GDP per Capita in Bhutan is equivalent to 25 percent of the world's average. GDP per capita in Bhutan averaged 1419.84 USD from 1980 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 3172.80 USD in 2018 and a record low of 405.90 USD in 1980. This page provides - Bhutan GDP per capita - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The Gross Domestic Product per capita in Bhutan was last recorded at 9347.80 US dollars in 2018, when adjusted by purchasing power parity (PPP). The GDP per Capita, in Bhutan, when adjusted by Purchasing Power Parity is equivalent to 53 percent of the world's average. GDP per capita PPP in Bhutan averaged 5069.14 USD from 1990 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 9347.80 USD in 2018 and a record low of 2327.20 USD in 1991. The GDP per capita PPP is obtained by dividing the country’s gross domestic product, adjusted by purchasing power parity, by the total population. This page provides - Bhutan GDP per capita PPP - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Deposit Interest Rate in Bhutan decreased to 2 percent in 2018 from 2.80 percent in 2017. Deposit Interest Rate in Bhutan averaged 5.72 percent from 1982 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 8.25 percent in 1996 and a record low of 2 percent in 2008. The Deposit Interest Rate is the average rate paid by commercial banks to individuals or corporations on deposits. This page includes a chart with historical data for Deposit Interest Rate in Bhutan.

GDP From Agriculture in Bhutan increased to 8059.80 BTN Million in 2018 from 7795.20 BTN Million in 2017. GDP From Agriculture in Bhutan averaged 6825.30 BTN Million from 2006 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 8059.80 BTN Million in 2018 and a record low of 6043.40 BTN Million in 2006. This page provides - Bhutan Gdp From Agriculture- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

GDP From Construction in Bhutan increased to 10644.10 BTN Million in 2018 from 10009.10 BTN Million in 2017. GDP From Construction in Bhutan averaged 6671.81 BTN Million from 2006 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 10644.10 BTN Million in 2018 and a record low of 4009.60 BTN Million in 2009. This page provides - Bhutan Gdp From Construction- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

GDP From Manufacturing in Bhutan increased to 5753 BTN Million in 2018 from 5452.90 BTN Million in 2017. GDP From Manufacturing in Bhutan averaged 4207.40 BTN Million from 2006 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 5753 BTN Million in 2018 and a record low of 2214.40 BTN Million in 2006. This page provides - Bhutan Gdp From Manufacturing- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

GDP From Mining in Bhutan increased to 2062.30 BTN Million in 2018 from 1927.30 BTN Million in 2017. GDP From Mining in Bhutan averaged 1108.02 BTN Million from 2006 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 2062.30 BTN Million in 2018 and a record low of 446.60 BTN Million in 2006. This page provides - Bhutan Gdp From Mining- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

GDP From Transport in Bhutan increased to 7184.60 BTN Million in 2018 from 6409.80 BTN Million in 2017. GDP From Transport in Bhutan averaged 4498.09 BTN Million from 2006 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 7184.60 BTN Million in 2018 and a record low of 2660.60 BTN Million in 2006. This page provides - Bhutan Gdp From Transport- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

GDP From Utilities in Bhutan decreased to 10079.80 BTN Million in 2018 from 10478.90 BTN Million in 2017. GDP From Utilities in Bhutan averaged 8523.79 BTN Million from 2006 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 10478.90 BTN Million in 2017 and a record low of 3262.40 BTN Million in 2006. This page provides - Bhutan Gdp From Utilities- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Fiscal Expenditure in Bhutan increased to 56513.50 BTN Million in 2018 from 48017.99 BTN Million in 2017. Fiscal Expenditure in Bhutan averaged 26915.69 BTN Million from 2002 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 56513.50 BTN Million in 2018 and a record low of 9945.30 BTN Million in 2003. This page provides - Bhutan Fiscal Expenditure- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Bhutan is ranked 89 among 190 economies in the ease of doing business, according to the latest World Bank annual ratings. The rank of Bhutan deteriorated to 89 in 2019 from 81 in 2018. Ease of Doing Business in Bhutan averaged 107 from 2008 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 146 in 2010 and a record low of 70 in 2014. The Ease of doing business index ranks countries against each other based on how the regulatory environment is conducive to business operationstronger protections of property rights. Economies with a high rank (1 to 20) have simpler and more friendly regulations for businesses. This page includes a chart with historical data for Ease of Doing Business in Bhutan.

Bhutan scored 68 points out of 100 on the 2019 Corruption Perceptions Index reported by Transparency International. Corruption Index in Bhutan averaged 60.71 Points from 2006 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 68 Points in 2018 and a record low of 50 Points in 2007. The Corruption Perceptions Index ranks countries and territories based on how corrupt their public sector is perceived to be. A country or territory’s score indicates the perceived level of public sector corruption on a scale of 0 (highly corrupt) to 100 (very clean). This page provides the latest reported value for - Bhutan Corruption Index - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Bhutan is the 25 least corrupt nation out of 175 countries, according to the 2019 Corruption Perceptions Index reported by Transparency International. Corruption Rank in Bhutan averaged 33.57 from 2006 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 49 in 2009 and a record low of 25 in 2018. The Corruption Perceptions Index ranks countries and territories based on how corrupt their public sector is perceived to be. A country or territory's rank indicates its position relative to the other countries and territories in the index. This page provides the latest reported value for - Bhutan Corruption Rank - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in Bhutan expanded 3 percent in 2018 from the previous year. GDP Annual Growth Rate in Bhutan averaged 7.86 percent from 1996 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 17.90 percent in 2008 and a record low of 3 percent in 2018. The most important sectors of the Bhutanese economy are hydroelectricity, tourism and agriculture. The government has focused on the development of low volume, high quality tourism, as a way to protect the environment and mitigate the impact of disrupting influences on the domestic culture. Bhutan maintains close fiscal and trading ties with India. Electricity sales to India account for the country's largest share of foreign currency earnings. This page provides - Bhutan GDP Annual Growth Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Unemployment Rate in Bhutan increased to 3.40 percent in 2018 from 2.40 percent in 2017. Unemployment Rate in Bhutan averaged 2.60 percent from 1995 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 4 percent in 2010 and a record low of 1.15 percent in 1997. In Bhutan, the unemployment rate measures the number of people actively looking for a job as a percentage of the labour force. This page provides - Bhutan Unemployment Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Foreign Exchange Reserves in Bhutan increased to 1136.80 USD Million in October from 1125.20 USD Million in September of 2019. Foreign Exchange Reserves in Bhutan averaged 892.65 USD Million from 2006 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 1902.60 USD Million in July of 2016 and a record low of 458.30 USD Million in April of 2006. This page provides - Bhutan Foreign Exchange Reserves- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Money Supply M1 in Bhutan increased to 70056.30 BTN Million in October from 69934.80 BTN Million in September of 2019. Money Supply M1 in Bhutan averaged 41800.95 BTN Million from 2009 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 70790.20 BTN Million in November of 2018 and a record low of 16627.30 BTN Million in February of 2009. This page provides - Bhutan Money Supply M1- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Money Supply M2 in Bhutan increased to 127342.30 BTN Million in October from 124989.10 BTN Million in September of 2019. Money Supply M2 in Bhutan averaged 74009.82 BTN Million from 2005 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 127342.30 BTN Million in October of 2019 and a record low of 20869.30 BTN Million in December of 2005. This page provides - Bhutan Money Supply M2- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Bhutan recorded a trade deficit of 8927.70 BTN Million in the second quarter of 2019. Balance of Trade in Bhutan averaged -5217.75 BTN Million from 1991 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 3469.80 BTN Million in the fourth quarter of 2007 and a record low of -12698.10 BTN Million in the fourth quarter of 2015. Recent hydroelectric projects have narrowed Bhutan’s trade deficit. Bhutan mainly exports electricity, metals, chemical products, food, wood and rubber. Bhutan mainly imports oil and fuels, base metals, machinery and electrical appliances, vehicles, wood and food. Bhutan's main trading partner is India, accounting for 90 percent of foreign trade. Other partners include Hong Kong, South Korea, Thailand, Singapore, Bangladesh and Japan. This page provides - Bhutan Balance of Trade - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Exports in Bhutan increased to 8571.50 BTN Million in the second quarter of 2019 from 5751.70 BTN Million in the first quarter of 2019. Exports in Bhutan averaged 8355.60 BTN Million from 1991 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 25333.80 BTN Million in the fourth quarter of 2007 and a record low of 1129.60 BTN Million in the fourth quarter of 1991. Bhutan mostly exports electricity to India (around 50 percent of total exports). Other exports include metals, chemical products, food, wood and rubber. Bhutan's main exports partner is India, accounting for around 97 percent of total exports. Other exports partners include Hong Kong, Bangladesh, Japan, Nepal and Singapore. This page provides - Bhutan Exports - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Imports in Bhutan increased to 17499.20 BTN Million in the second quarter of 2019 from 14709.70 BTN Million in the first quarter of 2019. Imports in Bhutan averaged 13633.11 BTN Million from 1991 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 28980 BTN Million in the fourth quarter of 2009 and a record low of 1254.90 BTN Million in the fourth quarter of 1991. Bhutan mainly imports oil and fuels, base metals, machinery and electrical appliances, vehicles, wood and food. Bhutan's main imports partner is India, accounting for around 80 percent of total imports. Other imports partners include South Korea, Thailand, Singapore, Japan, China and Nepal. This page provides - Bhutan Imports - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The total population in Bhutan was estimated at 0.8 million people in 2019, according to the latest census figures and projections from Trading Economics. Looking back, in the year of 1960, Bhutan had a population of 0.2 million people. The population of Bhutan represents 0.01 percent of the world´s total population which arguably means that one person in every 9425 people on the planet is a resident of Bhutan. This page provides - Bhutan Population - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The inflation rate in Bhutan was recorded at 2.50 percent in January of 2020. Inflation Rate in Bhutan averaged 4.78 percent from 2001 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 13.53 percent in June of 2012 and a record low of 0 percent in March of 2004. In Bhutan, the most important categories in the consumer price index are food and non-alcoholic beverages (37 percent of the total weight) and housing, water, electricity, gas and other fuels (22 percent). The index also includes: transport (12 percent); clothing and footwear (9 percent); health (5 percent); alcoholic beverages and tobacco products (3 percent); communication (3 percent); recreation and cultural activities (2.4 percent), and household appliances (2.2 percent). Education, hotels, restaurants and other goods and services account for the remaining 5 percent of total weight. This page provides the latest reported value for - Bhutan Inflation Rate - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

The Consumer Price Index in Bhutan increased 0.30 percent in January of 2020 over the previous month. Inflation Rate Mom in Bhutan averaged 0.39 percent from 2013 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 2 percent in October of 2013 and a record low of -1.20 percent in March of 2017. Inflation Rate MoM measures month over month change in the price of goods and services. This page provides - Bhutan Inflation Rate MoM- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Consumer Price Index Cpi in Bhutan increased to 101.90 points in January from 101.60 points in December of 2019. Consumer Price Index Cpi in Bhutan averaged 90.43 points from 2013 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 101.90 points in January of 2020 and a record low of 73.90 points in January of 2013. This page provides - Bhutan Consumer Price Index Cpi- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Cost of food in Bhutan increased 3.90 percent in January of 2020 over the same month in the previous year. Food Inflation in Bhutan averaged 6.04 percent from 2002 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 18.72 percent in June of 2012 and a record low of -0.50 percent in March of 2013. This page provides the latest reported value for - Bhutan Food Inflation - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Producer Prices in Bhutan decreased 4.20 percent in December of 2019 over the same month in the previous year. Producer Prices Change in Bhutan averaged 1.97 percent from 2012 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 7.40 percent in March of 2014 and a record low of -5.30 percent in October of 2019. Producer prices change refers to year over year change in price of goods and services sold by manufacturers and producers in the wholesale market during a given period. This page provides - Bhutan Producer Prices Change- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The benchmark interest rate in Bhutan was last recorded at 7.04 percent. Interest Rate in Bhutan averaged 6.16 percent from 2012 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 7.04 percent in March of 2019 and a record low of 6 percent in July of 2012. In Bhutan, interest rate decisions are taken by the Royal Monetary Authority of Bhutan. The official interest rate is Policy Rate. This page provides the latest reported value for - Bhutan Interest Rate - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

In general, a credit rating is used by sovereign wealth funds, pension funds and other investors to gauge the credit worthiness of Bhutan thus having a big impact on the country's borrowing costs. This page includes the government debt credit rating for Bhutan as reported by major credit rating agencies.

Bhutan recorded 7 Coronavirus Cases since the epidemic began, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). Bhutan did not report any Coronavirus Deaths so far. This page includes a chart with historical data for Bhutan Coronavirus Cases.

Bhutan did not report any Coronavirus Deaths so far, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). This page includes a chart with historical data for Bhutan Coronavirus Deaths.

Bhutan recorded 5 Coronavirus Recovered since the epidemic began, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). Bhutan did not report any Coronavirus Deaths so far. This page includes a chart with historical data for Bhutan Coronavirus Recovered.

Gdp Constant Prices in Liberia increased to 1416.80 USD Million in 2019 from 932.50 USD Million in 2018. Gdp Constant Prices in Liberia averaged 912.53 USD Million from 2010 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 1416.80 USD Million in 2019 and a record low of 710.20 USD Million in 2010. This page provides - Liberia Gdp Constant Prices- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Gold Reserves in Afghanistan remained unchanged at 21.87 Tonnes in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 21.87 Tonnes in the third quarter of 2019. Gold Reserves in Afghanistan averaged 21.87 Tonnes from 2008 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 21.90 Tonnes in the first quarter of 2018 and a record low of 21.87 Tonnes in the fourth quarter of 2008. Gold Reserves are country’s gold assets held or controlled by the central bank. This page provides - Afghanistan Gold Reserves - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

GDP From Services in Bhutan increased to 26905.30 BTN Million in 2018 from 25466.30 BTN Million in 2017. GDP From Services in Bhutan averaged 18240.79 BTN Million from 2006 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 26905.30 BTN Million in 2018 and a record low of 11175.50 BTN Million in 2006. This page provides - Bhutan Gdp From Services- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

GDP From Services in Afghanistan increased to 274374 AFN Million in 2018 from 274350 AFN Million in 2017. GDP From Services in Afghanistan averaged 176547.81 AFN Million from 2002 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 274374 AFN Million in 2018 and a record low of 69162 AFN Million in 2002. This page provides - Afghanistan Gdp From Services- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

GDP Constant Prices in Sweden increased to 1229282 SEK Million in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 1227350 SEK Million in the third quarter of 2019. GDP Constant Prices in Sweden averaged 827510.78 SEK Million from 1981 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 1229282 SEK Million in the fourth quarter of 2019 and a record low of 519710 SEK Million in the first quarter of 1981. This page provides - Sweden GDP Constant Prices - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Tourism Revenues in Bhutan decreased to 8.20 USD Million in December from 15.80 USD Million in November of 2019. Tourism Revenues in Bhutan averaged 5.39 USD Million from 2009 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 17.30 USD Million in November of 2018 and a record low of 0.50 USD Million in January of 2010. This page provides - Bhutan Tourism Revenues- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.