Bhutan GDP per Capita PPP
GDP per capita based on PPP NY.GDP.PCAP.PP.CD
Bhutan's gdp per capita ppp was $17,722 in 2025, ranked 106th globally. This represents a 8.7% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1980–2025.
Overview
Bhutan's gdp per capita ppp stood at $17,722 in 2025, a rise of +$1,415 from 2024. The IMF projects $17,722 by 2025. Bhutan ranked 106th globally.
Bhutan’s GDP per capita measured in purchasing‑power‑parity terms has risen dramatically from a trough of 576.69 in 1980 to an all‑time peak of 17,721.79 in 2025, placing the kingdom at 106th in the world. This 30‑fold increase over 46 years reflects sustained reforms in hydropower exports, tourism, and fiscal prudence, which have lifted living standards despite the country’s modest size and landlocked geography. The 2025 figure is marginally lower than the 2025 levels of peer economies such as Libya (17,930.65) and Viet Nam (17,688.25), indicating that Bhutan remains competitive within the lower‑middle income bracket of the global distribution. The upward trajectory has been punctuated by occasional slow‑downs during regional financial crises, yet the long‑run pattern remains robust. Continued expansion of renewable energy capacity and deeper integration into regional value chains could sustain the current growth path, while any major external shock to hydropower demand would likely temper the pace of future gains.
Data & projection
| Year | GDP per Capita PPP | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2030* IMF | $25,514 | - | - |
| 2029* IMF | $23,677 | - | - |
| 2028* IMF | $21,888 | - | - |
| 2027* IMF | $20,529 | - | - |
| 2026* IMF | $19,255 | - | - |
| 2025* IMF | $17,722 | - | - |
| 2025 | $17,722 | +$1,415 | #106 |
| 2024 | $16,306 | +$944 | #114 |
| 2023 | $16,215 | +$2,020 | #113 |
| 2022 | $15,064 | +$2,339 | #114 |
| 2021 | $13,459 | +$622 | #117 |
| 2020 | $12,475 | +$100 | #117 |
| 2019 | $12,909 | +$1,198 | #119 |
| 2018 | $11,970 | +$629 | #120 |
| 2017 | $11,677 | +$1,062 | #116 |
| 2016 | $11,273 | +$1,404 | #114 |
| 2015 | $10,214 | +$912 | #119 |
| 2014 | $9,323 | +$415 | #125 |
| 2013 | $8,667 | +$98 | #126 |
| 2012 | $8,577 | +$602 | #125 |
| 2011 | $7,935 | +$754 | #124 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Bhutan matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2007. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw gdp per capita ppp improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Bhutan's gdp per capita ppp was $17,722 in 2025. Ranked 106th globally. This represents a 8.7% increase from the previous year.
Bhutan's gdp per capita ppp peaked at $17,722 in 2025.
The lowest gdp per capita ppp in Bhutan was $577 in 1980.
Bhutan ranks 106th globally in gdp per capita ppp as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is NY.GDP.PCAP.PP.CD. Data sourced from World Bank.
Bhutan's gdp per capita ppp is projected to reach $17,722 by 2025 based on IMF projection.
The gdp per capita ppp of Bhutan in 2025 was $17,722. This ranks 106th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_bhutan_gdp-per-capita-ppp,
title = {Bhutan GDP per Capita PPP},
url = {https://historysaid.com/bhutan/gdp-per-capita-ppp/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}