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Bhutan Gross Savings

Gross savings as % of GDP  NY.GNS.ICTR.ZS

40.34% +19.21% (+90.9%)
Year 2025 Rank #5 Global Peak 58.36% (1996) Source World Bank

Bhutan Gross Savings (1981–2025)

Overview

Bhutan's gross savings stood at 40.34% in 2025, a rise of +19.21% from 2024. The IMF projects 40.34% by 2025. Bhutan ranked 5th globally.

Data & projection

Year Gross Savings YoY change Rank
2030* IMF 30.69% - -
2029* IMF 28.41% - -
2028* IMF 31.77% - -
2027* IMF 28.86% - -
2026* IMF 36.07% - -
2025* IMF 40.34% - -
2025 40.34% +19.21% #5
2024 21.13% +7.85% #99
2023 17.61% −3.23% #124
2022 21.04% −9.69% #101
2021 23.96% −3.92% #83
2020 24.44% −6.25% #67
2019 30.79% −5.88% #40
2018 31.91% −1.38% #31
2017 32.91% +5.50% #25
2016 32.50% +1.54% #20
2015 27.07% −7.98% #50
2014 35.14% −8.01% #27
2013 43.99% −5.14% #12
2012 50.69% +19.95% #8
2011 42.44% +6.11% #18
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 gross savings improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bhutan's gross savings?

Bhutan's gross savings was 40.34% in 2025. Ranked 5th globally. This represents a 90.9% increase from the previous year.

What was the highest gross savings in Bhutan?

Bhutan's gross savings peaked at 58.36% in 1996.

What was the lowest gross savings in Bhutan?

The lowest gross savings in Bhutan was 6.77% in 1981.

How does Bhutan rank in gross savings?

Bhutan ranks 5th globally in gross savings as of 2025.

What is the World Bank indicator code for gross savings?

The World Bank indicator code is NY.GNS.ICTR.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.

What is the projected gross savings of Bhutan in 2025?

Bhutan's gross savings is projected to reach 40.34% by 2025 based on IMF projection.

What is the gross savings of Bhutan in 2025?

The gross savings of Bhutan in 2025 was 40.34%. This ranks 5th in the world.

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