Bhutan—GDP, PPP (Billions Intl $)
Bhutan's GDP (PPP) was $15.41B in 2026, ranking #156 out of 192 countries. This represents a +7.3% change from 2026. Over the past 27 years, the highest recorded value was $15.41B (2026) and the lowest was $1.87B (2000). The IMF WEO projects $16.54B by 2027. Data sourced from the IMF World Economic Outlook.
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 | $16.54B | +7.3% |
| 2026 | $15.41B | +9.4% |
| 2025 | $14.10B | +9.4% |
| 2024 | $12.89B | +6.8% |
| 2023 | $12.06B | +8.9% |
| 2022 | $11.07B | +12.3% |
| 2021 | $9.86B | -0.2% |
| 2020 | $9.88B | +4.4% |
| 2019 | $9.46B | +6.5% |
| 2018 | $8.89B | +4.1% |
| 2017 | $8.54B | +7.7% |
| 2016 | $7.92B | +8.5% |
| 2015 | $7.30B | +7.1% |
| 2014 | $6.82B | +5.5% |
| 2013 | $6.46B | +5.1% |
| 2012 | $6.15B | +8.6% |
| 2011 | $5.66B | +12.3% |
| 2010 | $5.04B | +11.2% |
| 2009 | $4.53B | +6.8% |
| 2008 | $4.24B | +12.0% |
| 2007 | $3.79B | +14.0% |
| 2006 | $3.32B | +9.5% |
| 2005 | $3.03B | +9.4% |
| 2004 | $2.77B | +9.3% |
| 2003 | $2.54B | +11.2% |
| 2002 | $2.28B | +11.2% |
| 2001 | $2.05B | +9.4% |
| 2000 | $1.87B |
IMF Forecast
Projections from the IMF World Economic Outlook. These are staff estimates, not guarantees.
| Year | Projected Value | Change from Previous |
|---|---|---|
| 2026Forecast | $15.41B | +9.4% |
| 2027Forecast | $16.54B | +7.3% |
Top Countries — GDP, PPP (Billions Intl $)
| # | Country | Value | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | China | $44.30T | 2026 |
| 2 | United States | $32.38T | 2026 |
| 3 | India | $18.90T | 2026 |
| 4 | Russian Federation | $7.53T | 2026 |
| 5 | Japan | $7.26T | 2026 |
| 6 | Germany | $6.41T | 2026 |
| 7 | Indonesia | $5.45T | 2026 |
| 8 | Brazil | $5.23T | 2026 |
| 9 | France | $4.73T | 2026 |
| 10 | United Kingdom | $4.72T | 2026 |
About This Indicator
Definition
GDP based on purchasing power parity (PPP). Adjusts GDP to account for price differences across countries, providing a more accurate comparison of economic size and living standards.
Methodology
Uses PPP exchange rates from the International Comparison Program (ICP) to convert GDP to a common currency. PPP rates equalize the purchasing power of different currencies by accounting for the cost of a standard basket of goods.
Unit
Billions of international dollars