Bhutan Services Value Added
Services value added as % of GDP NV.SRV.TOTL.ZS
Bhutan's services value added was 53.77% in 2025, ranked 114th globally. This represents a 1.9% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1980–2025.
Overview
Bhutan's services value added stood at 53.77% in 2025, a rise of +0.98% from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 53.77% by 2025. Bhutan ranked 114th globally.
Bhutan’s services sector has risen steadily over the 45‑year series, moving from a value‑added share of 46.23 in 1980 to an all‑time high of 53.77 in 2025, which places the kingdom at rank 114 globally. The lowest point occurred in 1995 when services contributed only 34.31, reflecting the limited diversification of the economy at that time. Since the mid‑1990s, the sector has expanded by more than 19 percentage points, outpacing many lower‑income peers; for example, Morocco recorded 53.48 in the same year, while Nepal’s figure stood at 55.62. The upward trajectory aligns with government initiatives to promote tourism, information technology, and financial services, sectors that have become increasingly important for employment and export earnings. Continued investment in digital infrastructure and human‑capital development could sustain the current momentum, potentially pushing Bhutan’s services value added above the 55‑point threshold in the coming decade.
Data & projection
| Year | Services Value Added | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 54.53% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 53.77% | - | - |
| 2025 | 53.77% | +0.98% | #114 |
| 2023 | 52.79% | +1.59% | #77 |
| 2022 | 51.20% | +1.02% | #76 |
| 2021 | 50.18% | +0.20% | #60 |
| 2020 | 49.98% | +0.35% | #47 |
| 2019 | 49.63% | +4.01% | #48 |
| 2018 | 45.61% | +2.38% | #37 |
| 2017 | 43.24% | −0.16% | #25 |
| 2016 | 43.40% | −0.34% | #18 |
| 2015 | 43.74% | +0.70% | #24 |
| 2014 | 43.04% | +0.58% | #33 |
| 2013 | 42.46% | +0.06% | #34 |
| 2012 | 42.39% | −2.36% | #35 |
| 2011 | 44.75% | +1.75% | #43 |
| 2010 | 43.01% | +0.22% | #32 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Bhutan matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2007. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw services value added improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Bhutan's services value added was 53.77% in 2025. Ranked 114th globally. This represents a 1.9% increase from the previous year.
Bhutan's services value added peaked at 53.77% in 2025.
The lowest services value added in Bhutan was 34.31% in 1995.
Bhutan ranks 114th globally in services value added as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is NV.SRV.TOTL.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Bhutan's services value added is projected to reach 53.77% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The services value added of Bhutan in 2025 was 53.77%. This ranks 114th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_bhutan_services-value-added,
title = {Bhutan Services Value Added},
url = {https://historysaid.com/bhutan/services-value-added/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}