World Bank records Bhutan's economy growing 8.1 per cent in FY24/25 as inflation softens to 2.6 per cent
7 October 2026
The World Bank's country overview for Bhutan reports that real gross domestic product grew rapidly at 8.1 percent in FY24/25.
It projects growth of 7.1 percent for FY25/26 and 6.4 percent for FY26/27.
Headline inflation softened to 2.6 percent in FY24/25 from 4.3 percent in FY23/24.
Bhutan is classified as a lower-middle income country, with GDP per capita around $3,718.
Revenues from hydropower exports to India are described as central to the economy.
Real GDP growth FY24/25:
8.1 percent
Inflation FY24/25:
2.6 percent
GDP per capita:
around $3,718
Income class:
lower-middle income
Why it matters for exams: A multilateral lender's own figures on a neighbour's growth, inflation and income class are frequently asked.
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