Current account balance (credit less debit), Net (credits less) in Brunei
Brunei: Current account balance (credit less debit), Net (credits less) was 2.23 billion in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Current account balance (credit less debit), Net (credits less debits) in Brunei, 2005–2024
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
The most recent figure for current account balance (credit less debit), net (credits less debits) in Brunei is 2.23 billion, measured in 2024.
The figure is up 14.7% on the previous year and down 57.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, current account balance (credit less debit), net (credits less debits) in Brunei peaked at 6.94 billion in 2008 and was at its lowest, 513.71 million, in 2020.
That places Brunei 45th out of 198 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Current account balance (credit less debit), Net (credits less) in Brunei, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 4.03 billion | — |
| 2006 | 5.23 billion | +29.7% |
| 2007 | 4.83 billion | -7.7% |
| 2008 | 6.94 billion | +43.7% |
| 2009 | 3.98 billion | -42.7% |
| 2010 | 5.02 billion | +26.1% |
| 2011 | 6.43 billion | +28.2% |
| 2012 | 5.68 billion | -11.6% |
| 2013 | 3.78 billion | -33.5% |
| 2014 | 5.25 billion | +39.0% |
| 2015 | 2.16 billion | -58.9% |
| 2016 | 1.47 billion | -31.8% |
| 2017 | 1.98 billion | +35.0% |
| 2018 | 939.95 million | -52.6% |
| 2019 | 893.76 million | -4.9% |
| 2020 | 513.71 million | -42.5% |
| 2021 | 1.56 billion | +203.7% |
| 2022 | 3.26 billion | +108.7% |
| 2023 | 1.94 billion | -40.3% |
| 2024 | 2.23 billion | +14.7% |
Brunei compared with similar countries
- Brunei's 2.23 billion is above the median for high income countries, which is 547.38 million, 4.1× the median. (72 countries reporting)
- Brunei's 2.23 billion is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 65.63 million, 34.0× the median. (33 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 5.00 billion | 3.98 billion | 6.94 billion | 5 |
| 2010s | 3.36 billion | 893.76 million | 6.43 billion | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.90 billion | 513.71 million | 3.26 billion | 5 |
Countries ranked near Brunei
More financial sector data for Brunei
- 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 0.0032 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per capita 103.37 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 0.0023 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per capita 75.48 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 0.0032 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per capita 103.37 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, SDR, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is current account balance (credit less debit), net (credits less debits) in Brunei?
- Current account balance (credit less debit), net (credits less debits) in Brunei was 2.23 billion in 2024, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest current account balance (credit less debit), net (credits less debits) recorded in Brunei?
- The highest recorded value was 6.94 billion in 2008.
- What is the lowest current account balance (credit less debit), net (credits less debits) recorded in Brunei?
- The lowest recorded value was 513.71 million in 2020.
- How does Brunei rank for current account balance (credit less debit), net (credits less debits)?
- Brunei ranks 45th out of 198 countries with data for 2024.
- Is current account balance (credit less debit), net (credits less debits) rising or falling in Brunei?
- Over the last ten years it is down 57.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Brunei data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of Current account balance (credit less debit), Net (credits less debits) (US dollar). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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The World and Country Group Aggregates (historically called BOPSY) is an annual publication, released each November, of major balance of payments and international investment position components for countries, country groups, and the world.