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Bhutan GDP Deflator

Inflation as measured by annual growth rate of GDP implicit deflator  NY.GDP.DEFL.KD.ZG

6.48% +2.08pp (+47.2%)
Year 2025 Rank #89 Global Peak 17.17% (1974) Source World Bank

Bhutan GDP Deflator (1971–2025)

Overview

Bhutan's gdp deflator stood at 6.48% in 2025, a rise of +2.08pp from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 6.48% by 2025. Bhutan ranked 89th globally.

Data & projection

Year GDP Deflator YoY change Rank
2026* trend 6.79% - -
2025* trend 6.48% - -
2025 6.48% +2.08pp #89
2023 4.40% −1.39pp #88
2022 5.79% −1.83pp #73
2021 7.63% +2.34pp #144
2020 5.29% +2.18pp #163
2019 3.11% +1.96pp #134
2018 1.15% −3.20pp #44
2017 4.35% +0.30pp #135
2016 4.05% +0.84pp #149
2015 3.21% −2.51pp #135
2014 5.72% −0.44pp #168
2013 6.16% −2.47pp #171
2012 8.64% −0.24pp #176
2011 8.88% +0.55pp #144
2010 8.33% +3.90pp #151
Show all years (1971-2025)
* Linear trend extrapolation

Detected Pattern

Export Boom Cycle
Current account surplus with strong export growth (>15% YoY), reserve accumulation, and moderate GDP growth. Typical of commodity exporters during price surges.
Reserves YoY +28.2% GDP growth 16.1% C/A balance 6.8%
Occurred 768 times, 546 successful
Reserves YoY
+25.6%
GDP growth
4.0%
C/A balance
14.5%
Reserves YoY
+14.6%
GDP growth
3.7%
C/A balance
2.9%
Reserves YoY
+12.8%
GDP growth
43.8%
C/A balance
16.4%
Reserves YoY
+12.6%
GDP growth
6.0%
C/A balance
0.5%
Reserves YoY
+38.3%
GDP growth
5.0%
C/A balance
1.2%
Reserves YoY
+18.0%
GDP growth
2.9%
C/A balance
3.9%

Analysis

Bhutan matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2007. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw gdp deflator improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bhutan's gdp deflator?

Bhutan's gdp deflator was 6.48% in 2025. Ranked 89th globally. This represents a 47.2% increase from the previous year.

What was the highest gdp deflator in Bhutan?

Bhutan's gdp deflator peaked at 17.17% in 1974.

What was the lowest gdp deflator in Bhutan?

The lowest gdp deflator in Bhutan was -15.88% in 1978.

How does Bhutan rank in gdp deflator?

Bhutan ranks 89th globally in gdp deflator as of 2025.

What is the World Bank indicator code for gdp deflator?

The World Bank indicator code is NY.GDP.DEFL.KD.ZG. Data sourced from World Bank.

What is the projected gdp deflator of Bhutan in 2025?

Bhutan's gdp deflator is projected to reach 6.48% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the gdp deflator of Bhutan in 2025?

The gdp deflator of Bhutan in 2025 was 6.48%. This ranks 89th in the world.

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@misc{historysaid_bhutan_gdp-deflator, title = {Bhutan GDP Deflator}, url = {https://historysaid.com/bhutan/gdp-deflator}, publisher = {HistorySaid}, year = {2026} }