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Bhutan Government Revenue

General government revenue as % of GDP  GGR_NGDP

28.40% +1.43% (+5.3%)
Year 2025 Rank #85 Global Peak 46.90% (1987) Source IMF WEO

Bhutan Government Revenue (1981–2025)

Overview

Bhutan's government revenue stood at 28.40% in 2025, a rise of +1.43% from 2024. The IMF projects 28.40% by 2025. Bhutan ranked 85th globally.

Data & projection

Year Government Revenue YoY change Rank
2030* IMF 29.12% - -
2029* IMF 27.61% - -
2028* IMF 29.77% - -
2027* IMF 30.89% - -
2026* IMF 30.17% - -
2025* IMF 28.40% - -
2025 28.40% +1.43% #85
2024 26.97% +2.85% #97
2023 24.12% −1.02% #112
2022 25.14% −5.73% #111
2021 30.87% +1.73% #70
2020 29.14% +6.38% #70
2019 22.76% −7.41% #124
2018 30.17% +4.09% #75
2017 26.09% −2.06% #97
2016 28.14% +1.09% #81
2015 27.05% −4.28% #83
2014 31.33% +3.38% #76
2013 27.95% −5.07% #90
2012 33.02% −0.04% #70
2011 33.06% −10.41% #67
Show all years (1981-2025)
* IMF World Economic Outlook projection

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 government revenue improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bhutan's government revenue?

Bhutan's government revenue was 28.40% in 2025. Ranked 85th globally. This represents a 5.3% increase from the previous year.

What was the highest government revenue in Bhutan?

Bhutan's government revenue peaked at 46.90% in 1987.

What was the lowest government revenue in Bhutan?

The lowest government revenue in Bhutan was 22.76% in 2019.

How does Bhutan rank in government revenue?

Bhutan ranks 85th globally in government revenue as of 2025.

What is the World Bank indicator code for government revenue?

The World Bank indicator code is GGR_NGDP. Data sourced from IMF WEO.

What is the projected government revenue of Bhutan in 2025?

Bhutan's government revenue is projected to reach 28.40% by 2025 based on IMF projection.

What is the government revenue of Bhutan in 2025?

The government revenue of Bhutan in 2025 was 28.40%. This ranks 85th in the world.

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