Capital Accounts (Depository Corporations Survey, Domestic currency) in Bhutan
Bhutan: Capital Accounts (Depository Corporations Survey, Domestic currency) was 5.34 units per US$ of GDP in 2007. ◆ Volatile
Capital Accounts (Depository Corporations Survey, Domestic currency) in Bhutan, 1983–2007
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in units per US$ of GDP.
Analysis
The most recent figure for capital accounts (depository corporations survey, domestic currency) in Bhutan is 5.34 units per US$ of GDP, measured in 2007.
The figure is down 24.4% on the previous year and down 27.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, capital accounts (depository corporations survey, domestic currency) in Bhutan peaked at 9.49 units per US$ of GDP in 2002 and was at its lowest, 0.6497 units per US$ of GDP, in 1988.
That places Bhutan 59th out of 151 countries with data for 2007, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Capital Accounts (Depository Corporations Survey, Domestic currency) in Bhutan, year by year
| Year | units per US$ of GDP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1983 | 0.7722 units per US$ of GDP | — |
| 1984 | 0.6925 units per US$ of GDP | -10.3% |
| 1985 | 0.8121 units per US$ of GDP | +17.3% |
| 1986 | 0.785 units per US$ of GDP | -3.3% |
| 1987 | 0.7246 units per US$ of GDP | -7.7% |
| 1988 | 0.6497 units per US$ of GDP | -10.3% |
| 1989 | 0.8656 units per US$ of GDP | +33.2% |
| 1990 | 0.8344 units per US$ of GDP | -3.6% |
| 1991 | 0.9823 units per US$ of GDP | +17.7% |
| 1992 | 2.22 units per US$ of GDP | +126.3% |
| 1993 | 6.58 units per US$ of GDP | +196.0% |
| 1994 | 5.55 units per US$ of GDP | -15.7% |
| 1995 | 6.58 units per US$ of GDP | +18.6% |
| 1996 | 6.93 units per US$ of GDP | +5.4% |
| 1997 | 7.38 units per US$ of GDP | +6.5% |
| 1998 | 7.2 units per US$ of GDP | -2.5% |
| 1999 | 6.05 units per US$ of GDP | -16.0% |
| 2000 | 5.98 units per US$ of GDP | -1.1% |
| 2001 | 9.49 units per US$ of GDP | +58.6% |
| 2002 | 9.49 units per US$ of GDP | +0.0% |
| 2003 | 8.07 units per US$ of GDP | -15.0% |
| 2004 | 7.28 units per US$ of GDP | -9.8% |
| 2005 | 7.42 units per US$ of GDP | +1.9% |
| 2006 | 7.06 units per US$ of GDP | -4.8% |
| 2007 | 5.34 units per US$ of GDP | -24.4% |
Bhutan compared with similar countries
- Bhutan's 5.34 units per US$ of GDP is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 5.36 units per US$ of GDP, 100% of the median. (34 countries reporting)
- Bhutan's 5.34 units per US$ of GDP is above the median for South Asia, which is 4.22 units per US$ of GDP, 1.3× the median. (5 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Capital Accounts (Depository Corporations Survey, Domestic currency) in Bhutan changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | +196.0% | 2.22 units per US$ of GDP | 6.58 units per US$ of GDP |
| 1992 | +126.3% | 0.9823 units per US$ of GDP | 2.22 units per US$ of GDP |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 0.7574 units per US$ of GDP | 0.6497 units per US$ of GDP | 0.8656 units per US$ of GDP | 7 |
| 1990s | 5.03 units per US$ of GDP | 0.8344 units per US$ of GDP | 7.38 units per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2000s | 7.52 units per US$ of GDP | 5.34 units per US$ of GDP | 9.49 units per US$ of GDP | 8 |
Countries ranked near Bhutan
More financial sector data for Bhutan
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, annual growth rate 5.01 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0017 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per capita 7.82 units per person (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.0013 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per capita 5.71 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, annual growth rate 5.01 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0017 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per capita 7.82 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, SDR, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is capital accounts (depository corporations survey, domestic currency) in Bhutan?
- Capital accounts (depository corporations survey, domestic currency) in Bhutan was 5.34 units per US$ of GDP in 2007, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest capital accounts (depository corporations survey, domestic currency) recorded in Bhutan?
- The highest recorded value was 9.49 units per US$ of GDP in 2002.
- What is the lowest capital accounts (depository corporations survey, domestic currency) recorded in Bhutan?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.6497 units per US$ of GDP in 1988.
- How does Bhutan rank for capital accounts (depository corporations survey, domestic currency)?
- Bhutan ranks 59th out of 151 countries with data for 2007.
- Is capital accounts (depository corporations survey, domestic currency) rising or falling in Bhutan?
- Over the last ten years it is down 27.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Bhutan data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Capital Accounts (Depository Corporations Survey, Domestic currency), per unit of GDP. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
Capital Accounts (Depository Corporations Survey, Domestic currency) divided by GDP (current US$), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.
Capital Accounts (Depository Corporations Survey, Domestic currency) ÷ GDP (current US$)
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- GDP Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks
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About this data
Capital Accounts (Depository Corporations Survey, Domestic currency) divided by GDP (current US$), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.