Remittance Outflows Statistics in Bhutan (2026)
According to World Bank World Development Indicators data, personal remittances paid in Bhutan came to $74.5 million in 2024. Down from $77.8 million in 2023 to $74.5 million in 2024. Bhutan ranks #6 of 6 economies in South Asia on this measure, and #145 of 181 globally.
Key Statistics
- Latest value (2024)
- $74.5 million (2024)
- Remittance Outflows in Bhutan as of 2024, the most recent observation in World Bank World Development Indicators data.
- Change since 2023
- −4.2% (2024)
- Down from $77.8 million in 2023 to $74.5 million in 2024.
- CAGR 2006–2024
- 0% per year (2024)
- Compound annual growth rate from $75 million in 2006 to $74.5 million in 2024.
- Earliest value in this dataset (2006)
- $75 million (2006)
- Earliest observation in this dataset, which covers 1990 onward (the source series may begin earlier). Down from $75 million in 2006 to $74.5 million in 2024.
- Peak value (2011)
- $92.3 million (2011)
- Highest value in the available series; the 2024 value is $74.5 million.
- Rank in South Asia
- #6 of 6 (2024)
- Bhutan ranks 6 of 6 countries in South Asia with data, based on each country's latest value.
- Global rank
- #145 of 181 (2024)
- Bhutan ranks 145 of 181 countries with data globally.
- South Asia average
- $2.2 billion (2024)
- Bhutan ($74.5 million) is below the average of $2.2 billion across the 6 countries in South Asia with data.
- Projected 2026 value
- $82.3 million (2026)
- Projection based on 7-year trend (CAGR 5.1%); not an official figure.
- International migrant stock (% of population) (2024)
- 7% (2024)
- Related indicator from World Bank World Development Indicators.
- Internet use in Bhutan (2024)
- 91.3% (2024)
- 91.3% of the population in Bhutan used the internet in 2024 (World Bank); shown for context only.
- Population (2024)
- 791,524 (2024)
- Bhutan had a population of 791,524 in 2024 (World Bank); shown for scale only.
Trend, 2006–2024
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 74.5M | −4.2% |
| 2023 | 77.8M | +131.0% |
| 2022 | 33.7M | +30.6% |
| 2021 | 25.8M | −46.2% |
| 2020 | 48M | −26.2% |
| 2019 | 65M | +13.0% |
| 2018 | 57.5M | +9.4% |
| 2017 | 52.6M | +0.1% |
| 2016 | 52.5M | −4.4% |
| 2015 | 55M | +5.4% |
| 2014 | 52.1M | −10.1% |
| 2013 | 57.9M | −21.4% |
| 2012 | 73.8M | −20.1% |
| 2011 | 92.3M | +30.4% |
| 2010 | 70.8M | +48.5% |
| 2009 | 47.7M | −21.9% |
| 2008 | 61M | +0.8% |
| 2007 | 60.5M | −19.4% |
| 2006 | 75M | — |
Frequently asked questions
What is the latest figure for personal remittances paid in Bhutan?
Personal remittances paid in Bhutan stood at $74.5 million in 2024, according to World Bank World Development Indicators data.
How recent is the remittance outflows data for Bhutan?
The most recent observation is from 2024. World Bank World Development Indicators data is reported with a lag, so 2024 is the latest available year for Bhutan.
Where does the remittance outflows data for Bhutan come from?
The data comes from the World Bank World Development Indicators (indicator BM.TRF.PWKR.CD.DT). The latest observation for Bhutan is from 2024; the snapshot was retrieved on 2026-06-10.
How has remittance outflows in Bhutan changed over time?
World Bank World Development Indicators data show a decline from $75 million in 2006 to $74.5 million in 2024.
Source & methodology
Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators, indicator
BM.TRF.PWKR.CD.DT, retrieved .
Figures are shown exactly as published in the source dataset; only the change column of the trend table is computed from adjacent published values.Read more on the methodology page. All figures are estimates and projections; this is not financial advice.
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