Bhutan Government Spending
Government expenditure as % of GDP GC.XPN.TOTL.GD.ZS
Overview
Bhutan's government spending stood at 24.08% in 2020, a rise of +7.45% from 2019. Bhutan ranked 45th globally.
Data & projection
| Year | Government Spending | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 24.08% | +7.45% | #45 |
| 2019 | 16.63% | −2.76% | #33 |
| 2018 | 19.39% | +1.77% | #45 |
| 2017 | 17.62% | +0.01% | #43 |
| 2016 | 17.61% | −0.30% | #39 |
| 2015 | 17.91% | +0.88% | #41 |
| 2014 | 17.03% | −1.60% | #37 |
| 2013 | 18.64% | −0.25% | #39 |
| 2012 | 18.89% | −1.23% | #43 |
| 2011 | 20.12% | −0.02% | #44 |
| 2010 | 20.14% | −1.99% | #43 |
| 2009 | 22.12% | +0.57% | #48 |
| 2008 | 21.55% | +4.04% | #46 |
| 2007 | 17.51% | −0.86% | #30 |
| 2006 | 18.37% | −0.43% | #34 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Bhutan matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2007. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw government spending improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Bhutan's government spending was 24.08% in 2020. Ranked 45th globally. This represents a 44.8% increase from the previous year.
Bhutan's government spending peaked at 24.34% in 1996.
The lowest government spending in Bhutan was 14.48% in 1983.
Bhutan ranks 45th globally in government spending as of 2020.
The World Bank indicator code is GC.XPN.TOTL.GD.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
The government spending of Bhutan in 2020 was 24.08%. This ranks 45th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_bhutan_government-spending,
title = {Bhutan Government Spending},
url = {https://historysaid.com/bhutan/government-spending},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}