Bhutan—Government Expenditure (% of GDP)
Category: Fiscal & MonetarySource: World Bank World Development Indicators ↗Global Rank: #83 of 138Updated May 2026
Latest Value
24.1%
2020
YoY Change
+44.8%
2019 → 2020
Global Rank
#83
of 138 countries
Maximum
24.1%
2020
Minimum
16.2%
2004
CAGR
+1.4%
21 years
Last
24.1%
Previous
16.6%
Highest
24.1%
Lowest
16.2%
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Bhutan's government expenditure (% of gdp) was 24.1% in 2020, ranking #83 out of 138 countries. This represents a +44.8% change from 2019. Over the past 21 years, the highest recorded value was 24.1% (2020) and the lowest was 16.2% (2004). Data sourced from the World Bank World Development Indicators.
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 24.1% | +44.8% |
| 2019 | 16.6% | -14.2% |
| 2018 | 19.4% | +10.0% |
| 2017 | 17.6% | +0.0% |
| 2016 | 17.6% | -1.7% |
| 2015 | 17.9% | +5.2% |
| 2014 | 17.0% | -8.6% |
| 2013 | 18.6% | -1.3% |
| 2012 | 18.9% | -6.1% |
| 2011 | 20.1% | -0.1% |
| 2010 | 20.1% | -9.0% |
| 2009 | 22.1% | +2.7% |
| 2008 | 21.6% | +23.1% |
| 2007 | 17.5% | -4.7% |
| 2006 | 18.4% | -2.3% |
| 2005 | 18.8% | +15.8% |
| 2004 | 16.2% | -8.3% |
| 2003 | 17.7% | -0.3% |
| 2002 | 17.8% | -8.4% |
| 2001 | 19.4% | +6.0% |
| 2000 | 18.3% |
Top Countries — Government Expenditure (% of GDP)
| # | Country | Value | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nauru | 103.6% | 2020 |
| 2 | Kiribati | 84.6% | 2023 |
| 3 | Ukraine | 65.6% | 2023 |
| 4 | Marshall Islands | 59.4% | 2020 |
| 5 | Palau | 58.3% | 2020 |
| 6 | Timor-Leste | 52.5% | 2022 |
| 7 | Greece | 47.3% | 2023 |
| 8 | Italy | 47.3% | 2023 |
| 9 | France | 47.3% | 2023 |
| 10 | Austria | 46.0% | 2023 |