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Economy of Bhutan vs Lithuania compared: GDP & Debt

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Bhutan has a GDP of $3.01B compared to $84.9B for Lithuania, ranking 170/197 and 79/197 by economy size, respectively.

Bhutan has $3.53B in government debt (110.4% of GDP), compared to $32.4B (38.2% of GDP) in Lithuania.

Bhutan vs Lithuania GDP by year

Bhutan
Lithuania
1x
Year GDP, current $
Bhutan Lithuania
2024 - $84,869,215,513
2023 $3,012,896,789 $79,789,877,416
2022 $2,898,227,744 $71,033,884,500
2021 $2,768,802,960 $67,037,321,009
2020 $2,457,604,334 $57,412,038,533
2019 $2,735,683,570 $55,122,066,226
2018 $2,583,335,722 $54,261,795,149
2017 $2,591,358,009 $47,756,764,508
2016 $2,357,504,761 $42,970,749,245
2015 $2,187,815,803 $41,540,954,817
2014 $2,089,079,571 $48,306,546,657
2013 $1,943,696,952 $46,303,660,422
2012 $1,973,387,228 $42,709,372,067
2011 $1,977,728,659 $43,186,501,863
2010 $1,708,880,730 $36,638,128,534
2009 $1,331,343,798 $37,494,380,039
2008 $1,317,517,835 $47,831,254,208
2007 $1,255,767,964 $39,729,151,615
2006 $942,879,879 $30,116,192,747
2005 $860,391,000 $26,105,207,115
2004 $735,348,490 $22,743,164,431
2003 $651,935,430 $18,809,197,970
2002 $559,345,264 $14,282,292,665
2001 $496,110,226 $12,260,761,329
2000 $460,733,418 $11,550,695,727
1999 $399,311,200 $11,022,095,814
1998 $363,458,381 $11,289,161,847
1997 $352,229,077 $10,168,271,903
1996 $303,408,346 $8,430,207,164
1995 $290,490,984 $7,921,210,340
1994 $258,954,708 -
1993 $225,973,693 -
1992 $240,233,531 -
1991 $240,294,286 -
1990 $287,765,007 -
1989 $264,798,626 -
1988 $272,298,067 -
1987 $242,742,766 -
1986 $191,218,115 -
1985 $163,288,815 -
1984 $160,423,494 -
1983 $156,704,290 -
1982 $141,439,317 -
1981 $139,174,178 -
1980 $128,669,201 -
1979 $105,377,995 -
1978 $94,086,228 -
1977 $97,884,434 -
1976 $88,461,263 -
1975 $86,820,762 -
1974 $92,901,784 -
1973 $78,900,289 -
1972 $70,139,867 -
1971 $66,289,450 -
1970 $61,812,113 -

Data sources: World Bank | Economy & Growth (1970–2024, retrieved 2026-04-06).

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GDP per capita in Bhutan vs Lithuania by year

Bhutan
GDP per capita

GDP per capita, PPP
Lithuania
GDP per capita

GDP per capita, PPP
1x
Year Current $
Bhutan Lithuania
GDP per capita GDP per capita, PPP GDP per capita GDP per capita, PPP
2024 - - $29,384 $55,286
2023 $3,831 $16,215 $27,786 $52,348
2022 $3,711 $15,064 $25,086 $50,936
2021 $3,571 $13,459 $23,870 $45,874
2020 $3,192 $12,475 $20,429 $41,263
2019 $3,577 $12,909 $19,609 $40,564
2018 $3,400 $11,970 $19,247 $36,492
2017 $3,435 $11,677 $16,800 $31,305
2016 $3,152 $11,273 $14,934 $28,699
2015 $2,954 $10,214 $14,270 $26,949
2014 $2,849 $9,323 $16,446 $26,275
2013 $2,680 $8,667 $15,637 $24,890
2012 $2,751 $8,577 $14,288 $23,275
2011 $2,788 $7,935 $14,262 $21,558
2010 $2,436 $7,246 $11,829 $18,719
2009 $1,918 $6,466 $11,854 $17,055
2008 $1,920 $6,035 $14,956 $19,410
2007 $1,850 $5,729 $12,295 $17,969
2006 $1,406 $4,860 $9,210 $15,522
2005 $1,300 $4,523 $7,857 $13,951
2004 $1,130 $4,173 $6,735 $12,605
2003 $1,022 $3,942 $5,507 $11,660
2002 $896 $3,663 $4,148 $10,296
2001 $812 $3,338 $3,533 $9,399
2000 $772 $3,113 $3,301 $8,475
1999 $685 $3,017 $3,128 $7,918
1998 $638 $2,819 $3,181 $7,846
1997 $630 $2,683 $2,844 $7,167
1996 $553 $2,548 $2,341 $6,479
1995 $530 $2,374 $2,183 $6,023
1994 $467 $2,146 - $5,667
1993 $407 $2,001 - $6,107
1992 $416 $1,840 - $7,087
1991 $401 $1,657 - $8,790
1990 $488 $1,638 - $9,030
1989 $462 - - -
1988 $489 - - -
1987 $449 - - -
1986 $365 - - -
1985 $321 - - -
1984 $326 - - -
1983 $328 - - -
1982 $306 - - -
1981 $311 - - -
1980 $296.9 - - -
1979 $251.4 - - -
1978 $232.2 - - -
1977 $249.9 - - -
1976 $233.7 - - -
1975 $237.4 - - -
1974 $262.8 - - -
1973 $230.9 - - -
1972 $212.4 - - -
1971 $207.7 - - -
1970 $200.3 - - -

Data sources: World Bank | Economy & Growth (1970–2024, retrieved 2026-04-06).

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Bhutan's GDP per capita is $3,831, ranking 132/197, compared to $29,384 in Lithuania, ranking 43/197. Adjusted for purchasing power (GDP per capita PPP), Bhutan ranks 109th at $16,215, while Lithuania ranks 39th at $55,286.

Economic indicators

Bhutan Lithuania
Gross domestic product
$3.01B
2023
$84.9B
2024
GDP rank
170/197
2023
79/197
2024
GDP growth
4.63%
2022-2023
2.77%
2023-2024
GDP per capita
$3,831
2023
$29,384
2024
GDP per capita rank
132/197
2023
43/197
2024
GDP per capita, PPP
$16,215
2023
$55,286
2024
GDP per capita PPP rank
109/197
2023
39/197
2024
Government debt
$3.53B
2023
$32.4B
2024
Debt-to-GDP ratio
110.4%
2024
38.2%
2024
Government debt per person
$4,485
2023
$11,232
2024
Government debt per person rank
87/185
2023
49/185
2024
Average annual personal income after taxes
$5,506
2026
$19,946
2026
Income share by richest 10%
22.7%
2022
27.3%
2023
Income share by poorest 10%
3.6%
2022
2.2%
2023
Government expenditure, % of GDP
27.1%
2024
39.5%
2024
Consumer prices inflation
4.3%
2023-2024
0.72%
2023-2024
Unemployment rate
3.28%
2024
7.1%
2024
Population
803385
2829914

Spending and national debt comparison by year

Bhutan
Spending

Debt
Lithuania
Spending

Debt
1x
Year % of GDP
Bhutan Lithuania
Government spending Government debt Government spending Government debt
2024 27.1% 110.4% 39.5% 38.2%
2023 28.8% 117.1% 37.4% 37.3%
2022 32.1% 119.9% 36.3% 38.1%
2021 36.6% 124.5% 37.3% 43.3%
2020 30.9% 116% 42.4% 45.9%
2019 24.2% 100.8% 34.6% 35.6%
2018 31.7% 103.4% 33.8% 33.3%
2017 30.6% 104.1% 33.4% 39.3%
2016 30.5% 103% 34.5% 40%
2015 27.5% 90.2% 35.2% 42.6%
2014 28.9% 89.8% 35% 40.7%
2013 32.5% 87.4% 35.7% 38.9%
2012 35.1% 71.5% 36.6% 39.9%
2011 36.1% 62.3% 40.1% 37.5%
2010 41.5% 55.8% 43% 36.7%
2009 39.3% 61% 44.8% 27.9%
2008 36.1% 60.6% 38.2% 14.6%
2007 33.2% 67.3% 35.3% 15.9%
2006 33.4% 80.1% 34.4% 17.3%
2005 36.4% 80.8% 34.1% 17.6%
2004 31% 76% 33.9% 18.6%
2003 34.7% 68.5% 32.8% 20.4%
2002 39.3% 57.7% 34.4% 22.1%
2001 50.3% 52.4% 36.5% 22.9%
2000 43% 44% 38.7% 23.5%
1999 40.2% 39.2% 42.4% 28%
1998 31.1% 36.4% 39.6% 21.7%
1997 37.8% 33% 35% -
1996 37.9% 36.8% 34.4% -
1995 38.6% 38.7% 35.5% -
1994 37.9% 53.2% - -
1993 35.2% 60.2% - -
1992 34.5% 35.6% - -
1991 30.8% 33.5% - -
1990 35.8% 27.4% - -
1989 46.8% 26.4% - -
1988 45.3% 24.7% - -
1987 47.5% 17.3% - -

Data sources: International Monetary Fund (IMF) | Fiscal Monitor (1990–2024, retrieved 2026-02-20); International Monetary Fund (IMF) | Public Finances in Modern History (1987–1992, retrieved 2026-02-20).

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In 2024, Bhutan's government spending was $869M, accounting for 27.1% of its GDP, while Lithuania spent $33.5B, or 39.5% of GDP.

Debt-to-GDP ratio is 110.4% in Bhutan and 38.2% in Lithuania, ranking 17/185 and 139/185, respectively.

Government deficit by year

Deficit/surplus
Bhutan

Lithuania
1x
Year Deficit/surplus, % of GDP
Bhutan Lithuania
2024 -0.17% -1.28%
2023 -4.73% -0.69%
2022 -6.95% -0.72%
2021 -5.76% -1.15%
2020 -1.81% -6.42%
2019 -1.49% 0.41%
2018 -1.52% 0.52%
2017 -4.49% 0.36%
2016 -2.31% 0.03%
2015 -0.49% -0.77%
2014 2.46% -1.79%
2013 -4.55% -2.69%
2012 -2.1% -3.15%
2011 -3.02% -5.92%
2010 1.92% -6.95%
2009 -0.8% -9.09%
2008 -2.57% -3.09%
2007 0.79% -0.82%
2006 -0.07% -0.27%
2005 -6.96% -0.34%
2004 1.8% -1.39%
2003 -10.2% -1.26%
2002 -4.33% -1.85%
2001 -12.2% -3.52%
2000 -3.39% -3.18%
1999 -1.28% -7.82%
1998 1.28% -4.93%
1997 -1.92% -0.76%
1996 2.55% -3.59%
1995 -0.88% -3.31%
1994 -0.13% -
1993 4.71% -
1992 -3.47% -
1991 -0.48% -
1990 -7.21% -
1989 -10.1% -
1988 1.33% -
1987 -0.56% -

Data sources: International Monetary Fund (IMF) | Fiscal Monitor (1990–2024, retrieved 2026-02-20); International Monetary Fund (IMF) | Public Finances in Modern History (1987–1989, retrieved 2026-02-20).

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In 2023, Bhutan's government deficit, the difference between spending and revenue, was $142M, equivalent to 4.73% of GDP. This compares to Lithuania's deficit of $549M, or 0.69% of GDP.

Over the past 29 years, Bhutan recorded a fiscal deficit in 23 of those years, while Lithuania ran a deficit in 25 years. On average, Bhutan posted an annual deficit equal to 2.52% of GDP, compared to deficit of 2.56% of GDP for Lithuania.

Inflation comparison by year

Inflation
Bhutan

Lithuania
1x
Year Consumer prices inflation
Bhutan Lithuania
2024 4.3% 0.72%
2023 4.5% 9.12%
2022 5.9% 19.7%
2021 8.2% 4.68%
2020 3% 1.2%
2019 2.8% 2.33%
2018 3.6% 2.7%
2017 4.3% 3.72%
2016 3.3% 0.91%
2015 6.7% -0.88%
2014 9.6% 0.1%
2013 8.1% 1.05%
2012 10.1% 3.09%
2011 8.6% 4.13%
2010 4.8% 1.32%
2009 7.1% 4.45%
2008 6.3% 10.9%
2007 5.2% 5.74%
2006 4.9% 3.74%
2005 4.8% 2.66%
2004 3.3% 1.16%
2003 2.5% -1.13%
2002 2.9% 0.28%
2001 3.7% 1.37%
2000 7.2% 0.98%
1999 9.1% 0.73%
1998 7.6% 5.07%
1997 8.6% 8.88%

Data sources: International Monetary Fund (IMF) | World Economic Outlook (1997–2024, retrieved 2026-02-20); World Bank | Economy & Growth (1997–2024, retrieved 2026-04-06).

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Over the past 28 years, Bhutan has recorded an average annual inflation rate of 5.75%, compared with 3.53% in Lithuania. In 2024, inflation was 4.3% in Bhutan and 0.72% in Lithuania.

Top exports between countries

Bhutan
Export category Export value
Lithuania
Export category Export value
Machinery & equipment $18K
Raw agricultural goods $2K

Balance of trade

Bhutan Lithuania
Current account balance
-$670M
2024
$2.77B
2024
Current account balance ranking
114/190
2024
41/190
2024
Current account balance, % of GDP
-32%
2023
+3.27%
2024
Goods imports
$1.29B
2024
$43.8B
2024
Goods exports
$656M
2024
$38.9B
2024
Service imports
$228M
2024
$14.7B
2024
Service exports
$288M
2024
$24.3B
2024
Imports of goods and services, % of GDP
53.3%
2023
68.9%
2024
Exports of goods and services, % of GDP
28.4%
2023
74.1%
2024

Economic freedom indices

The indices of economic freedom below are issued by the Heritage Foundation. Higher scores indicate stronger economic health.

Bhutan Lithuania
Economic freedom 57.5 75.3
Economic freedom ranking 115/197 18/197
Property rights 69.2 91.8
Government integrity 72.2 71.4
Judicial effectiveness 61.8 73.2
Tax burden 83.4 76.2
Government spending 74.1 57.3
Fiscal health 25.8 95.8
Business freedom 67.8 84.2
Labor freedom 60.1 58.1
Monetary freedom 71.6 76.7
Trade freedom 63.4 79.4
Investment freedom 20 70
Financial freedom 20 70

Economic freedom comparison by year

Bhutan
Lithuania
1x
Year Economic freedom index
Bhutan Lithuania
2026 57.5 75.3
2025 57.5 74.6
2024 55.4 72.9
2023 59 72.2
2022 59.3 75.8
2021 58.3 76.9
2020 62.1 76.7
2019 62.9 74.2
2018 61.8 75.3
2017 58.4 75.8
2016 59.5 75.2
2015 57.4 74.7
2014 56.7 73
2013 55 72.1
2012 56.6 71.5
2011 57.6 71.3
2010 57 70.3
2009 57.7 70
2008 - 70.9
2007 - 71.5
2006 - 71.8
2005 - 70.5
2004 - 72.4
2003 - 69.7
2002 - 66.1
2001 - 65.5
2000 - 61.9
1999 - 61.5
1998 - 59.4
1997 - 57.3
1996 - 49.7

Data sources: The Heritage Foundation | Economic Freedom Index (1996–2026, retrieved 2026-03-09).

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The Economic Freedom Index for Bhutan is 57.5, ranking 115/197, compared to 75.3 for Lithuania, ranking 18/197. The chart above displays a comparison of annual changes in economic freedom indexes.

Other economic metrics

Bhutan Lithuania
Services, % of GDP
52.8%
2023
63.6%
2024
Industry, % of GDP
29.4%
2023
23.4%
2024
Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, % of GDP
15%
2023
2.57%
2024
GNI, Atlas method
$2.93B
2023
$78.4B
2024
GNI per capita, PPP
$15,320
2023
$53,920
2024
Total reserves including gold
$941M
2024
$7.41B
2024
Total reserves ranking
143/177
2024
86/177
2024
Net foreign direct investment
-$22.8M
2024
-$3.91B
2024
Net inflows of foreign direct investment
$2.82M
2024
$4.7B
2024
Net outflows of foreign direct investment
$0
2024
$795M
2024
Servicing debt to the IMF, % of GNI
4.96%
2023
n/a
Poverty at national poverty lines
12.4%
2022
20.9%
2021
Gross capital formation, % of GDP
45.3%
2023
20.4%
2024

GDP per capita map

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Data sources: World Bank | Economy & Growth (1985–2024, retrieved 2026-04-06); U.S. Census Bureau (1985–2024, retrieved 2026-02-08).

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Data sources:

  1. World Bank | Economy & Growth (1970–2024, retrieved 2026-04-06)
  2. International Monetary Fund (IMF) | Fiscal Monitor (1990–2024, retrieved 2026-02-20)
  3. The Heritage Foundation | Economic Freedom Index (1996–2026, retrieved 2026-03-09)
  4. U.S. Census Bureau (1985–2024, retrieved 2026-02-08)
  5. International Monetary Fund (IMF) | Public Finances in Modern History (1987–1992, retrieved 2026-02-20)
  6. TradeMap (2020–2024, retrieved 2026-02-08)
  7. United Nations | World Population Prospects (2026, retrieved 2026-03-10)
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The current account balance is the sum of net trade in goods and services, net earnings from cross-border investments, and net transfer payments. It reflects a country's economic transactions with the rest of the world and is a fundamental component of the balance of payments. A surplus indicates that a country exports more than it imports, while a deficit shows the opposite.

Gross National Income (GNI) measures a country's total income. It encompasses income earned by residents, businesses, and foreign sources, defined as employee compensation and investment profits. GNI adds product taxes not included elsewhere and subtracts subsidies. It accounts for income from residents working abroad but excludes earnings from foreigners within the country.

A negative value for Net Foreign Direct Investment indicates a country is a net receiver of investments, as foreign inflows exceed outflows after Balance of Payments adjustments. A positive value indicates a net provider, with outflows exceeding inflows. Inflows are credits (increasing foreign claims on domestic assets), while outflows are debits (increasing domestic assets abroad).

Foreign direct investment (FDI, net inflows) shows how much capital foreign investors bring into a country after accounting for any funds that flow back in the opposite direction. It represents the net value of overseas companies establishing, expanding, or financing businesses in the reporting country. A positive number means more capital entered the country than was withdrawn, while a negative number means foreign investors pulled out more than they invested.

Foreign direct investment (FDI, net outflows) shows how much capital residents of a country invest abroad after accounting for any funds that flow back in the opposite direction. It represents the net value of domestic companies establishing, expanding, or financing businesses in other countries. A positive number means more capital was invested abroad than withdrawn, while a negative number means residents pulled back more than they invested.

Principal and interest payments to the IMF in currency, goods, or services on long-term debt expressed as a share of GNI.

Formerly gross domestic investment, gross capital formation measures the share of a country’s economic output invested in fixed assets, including buildings, machinery, and infrastructure. It indicates how much of the economy is devoted to building productive capacity.