Primary income balance (credit less debit), Net (credits less debits) in Bhutan
Bhutan: Primary income balance (credit less debit), Net (credits less debits) was -181.78 million in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Primary income balance (credit less debit), Net (credits less debits) in Bhutan, 2006–2024
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
In 2024, primary income balance (credit less debit), net (credits less debits) in Bhutan stood at -181.78 million.
That represents a change of down 24.6% on the previous year and down 41.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, primary income balance (credit less debit), net (credits less debits) in Bhutan peaked at -273,626 in 2007 and was at its lowest, -221.07 million, in 2019.
That places Bhutan 76th out of 197 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Primary income balance (credit less debit), Net (credits less debits) in Bhutan, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | -6.99 million | — |
| 2007 | -273,626 | -96.1% |
| 2008 | -34.96 million | +12676.4% |
| 2009 | -31.67 million | -9.4% |
| 2010 | -72.09 million | +127.7% |
| 2011 | -104.18 million | +44.5% |
| 2012 | -113.46 million | +8.9% |
| 2013 | -165.70 million | +46.0% |
| 2014 | -128.07 million | -22.7% |
| 2015 | -133.22 million | +4.0% |
| 2016 | -171.66 million | +28.9% |
| 2017 | -199.26 million | +16.1% |
| 2018 | -216.14 million | +8.5% |
| 2019 | -221.07 million | +2.3% |
| 2020 | -148.53 million | -32.8% |
| 2021 | -154.58 million | +4.1% |
| 2022 | -161.49 million | +4.5% |
| 2023 | -145.94 million | -9.6% |
| 2024 | -181.78 million | +24.6% |
Bhutan compared with similar countries
- Bhutan's -181.78 million is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is -979.17 million, 19% of the median. (46 countries reporting)
- Bhutan's -181.78 million is above the median for South Asia, which is -1.67 billion, 11% of the median. (6 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Primary income balance (credit less debit), Net (credits less debits) 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | -12676.4% | -273,626 | -34.96 million |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | -18.47 million | -34.96 million | -273,626 | 4 |
| 2010s | -152.48 million | -221.07 million | -72.09 million | 10 |
| 2020s | -158.46 million | -181.78 million | -145.94 million | 5 |
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 primary income balance (credit less debit), net (credits less debits) in Bhutan?
- Primary income balance (credit less debit), net (credits less debits) in Bhutan was -181.78 million in 2024, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest primary income balance (credit less debit), net (credits less debits) recorded in Bhutan?
- The highest recorded value was -273,626 in 2007.
- What is the lowest primary income balance (credit less debit), net (credits less debits) recorded in Bhutan?
- The lowest recorded value was -221.07 million in 2019.
- How does Bhutan rank for primary income balance (credit less debit), net (credits less debits)?
- Bhutan ranks 76th out of 197 countries with data for 2024.
- Is primary income balance (credit less debit), net (credits less debits) rising or falling in Bhutan?
- Over the last ten years it is down 41.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Bhutan data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of Primary income 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.