Indicators of economy in Brunei Darussalam

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Location

GDP per capita: 33,153 USD (PPP: 89,879 intl$) · Total GDP: 15.3 billion USD (2024)

Income and purchasing power

The average monthly income in Brunei Darussalam is 3,002 USD per month. This compares to prices and purchasing power compared to the United States.

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Economic performance 2024

Indicator Value Per Capita
GDP 15.34 billion USD 33,153 USD
Gross National Product (GNI) 36,020 USD
GDP (PPP) 89,879 intl$

Development of gross domestic product in billions of USD 1965 - 2024

Year GDP (billions USD) GDP per capita (USD)
2024 15.34 33,153
2023 15.10 32,891
2022 16.68 36,633
2021 14.01 31,007
2020 12.01 26,834
2019 13.47 30,427
2018 13.57 30,988
2017 12.13 28,024
2016 11.40 26,663
2015 12.93 30,625
2014 17.10 41,027
2013 18.09 44,003
2012 19.05 46,969
2011 18.52 46,383
2010 13.71 34,938
2009 11.91 30,946
2008 15.93 42,157
2007 13.43 36,217
2006 12.64 34,675
2005 10.55 29,386
2004 8.62 24,423
2003 7.17 20,678
2002 6.33 18,621
2001 6.10 18,288
2000 6.57 20,130
1999 6.31 19,752
1998 5.55 17,769
1997 7.79 25,522
1996 7.66 25,692
1995 7.70 26,443
1994 6.47 22,767
1993 6.20 22,397
1992 6.33 23,451
1991 6.28 23,932
1990 6.04 23,659
1989 4.98 20,090
1988 4.54 18,825
1987 4.92 21,030
1986 4.19 18,501
1985 6.97 31,827
1984 7.63 36,061
1983 7.93 38,720
1982 8.93 45,075
1981 9.37 48,793
1980 10.80 58,005
1979 6.04 33,501
1978 4.10 23,447
1977 3.68 21,747
1976 3.05 18,671
1975 2.50 15,793
1974 2.32 15,195
1973 0.43 2,939
1972 0.27 1,905
1971 0.20 1,432
1970 0.18 1,325
1969 0.16 1,226
1968 0.16 1,274
1967 0.14 1,149
1966 0.13 1,146
1965 0.11 1,029

Largest economic sectors

The main economic sectors in Brunei Darussalam play a crucial role in the country's economic development and prosperity. These industries contribute significantly to GDP, employment, and overall economic stability.

Primary Sectors

  • Banking and financial services
  • Construction and real estate
  • Manufacturing (metals, steel)
  • Information technology

Supporting Sectors

  • Logistics and transportation
  • Tourism and hospitality
  • Agriculture and food processing
  • Energy and utilities

Note: Detailed sector breakdown data is being collected and will be updated soon.

Imports and Exports 2024

Indicator Brunei Darussalam Per Capita
Imports 8.95 billion USD (58.3% of GDP)
Exports 11.39 billion USD (74.3% of GDP)

Household debt and deficits 2024

Indicator Brunei Darussalam
Household debt 9.98 billion USD (65.1% of GDP)

Corruption in Brunei Darussalam

The Corruption Perceptions Index for 2024 will be displayed here once the data is available. This section will show the country's ranking and trends in corruption perception.

Data source: Transparency International

Unemployment rates in percentages 1991 - 2025

The unemployment rate is calculated as the percentage of unemployed persons in the total labor force. Data source: ILOSTAT

Year Unemployment Rate (%)
2025 5.3%
2024 5.2%
2023 5.3%
2022 5.2%
2021 4.9%
2020 7.4%
2019 6.6%
2018 8.7%
2017 9.3%
2016 8.5%
2015 7.7%
2014 6.9%
2013 6.7%
2012 6.6%
2011 6.5%
2010 6.5%
2009 6.5%
2008 6.3%
2007 6.2%
2006 6.1%
2005 6.0%
2004 5.8%
2003 5.7%
2002 5.7%
2001 5.6%
2000 5.5%
1999 5.4%
1998 5.4%
1997 5.2%
1996 5.2%
1995 5.1%
1994 5.0%
1993 4.9%
1992 4.8%
1991 4.7%

Inflation rates in percentages 1981 - 2024

Year Inflation Rate (%)
2024 -0.4%
2023 0.4%
2022 3.7%
2021 1.7%
2020 1.9%
2019 -0.4%
2018 1.0%
2017 -1.3%
2016 -0.3%
2015 -0.5%
2014 -0.2%
2013 0.4%
2012 0.1%
2011 0.1%
2010 0.4%
2009 1.0%
2008 2.1%
2007 1.0%
2006 0.2%
2005 1.2%
2004 0.8%
2003 0.3%
2002 -2.3%
2001 0.6%
2000 1.6%
1999 -0.4%
1998 -0.4%
1997 1.7%
1996 2.0%
1995 6.0%
1994 2.5%
1993 4.3%
1992 1.3%
1991 1.6%
1990 2.1%
1989 1.3%
1988 1.2%
1987 1.2%
1986 1.8%
1985 2.4%
1984 3.1%
1983 1.2%
1982 6.4%
1981 9.1%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the GDP per capita of Brunei Darussalam in 2024?

The GDP per capita of Brunei Darussalam is 33,153 USD in 2024. When adjusted for purchasing power parity (PPP), the GDP per capita is 89,879 international dollars. This indicator measures the economic output per person and is a key metric for comparing economic prosperity across countries.

What are the main industries in Brunei Darussalam?

The main economic sectors in Brunei Darussalam include banking and financial services, construction and real estate, manufacturing (metals, steel), and information technology. Supporting sectors include logistics and transportation, tourism and hospitality, agriculture and food processing, and energy and utilities. These industries contribute significantly to GDP, employment, and overall economic stability.

What is the inflation rate in Brunei Darussalam in 2024?

The inflation rate in Brunei Darussalam is -0.4% in 2024. Inflation measures the rate at which the general level of prices for goods and services rises, eroding purchasing power. This data is updated regularly from reliable sources like the World Bank and IMF.

Explore key economic indicators of Brunei Darussalam including GDP, inflation, unemployment, and trade data. This page provides up-to-date statistics and visual insights based on official international sources such as World Bank, IMF, and ILO.

Our comprehensive database allows you to compare Brunei Darussalam's economic performance with other countries and understand global economic trends. Access current economic indicators, historical data, and comparative analysis to gain a deeper understanding of Brunei Darussalam's economic landscape. For demographic data, visit our population statistics section.

Data Sources

All economic data presented on this page is sourced from reputable international organizations and updated regularly.

  • World Bank: GDP, inflation, unemployment, trade, and economic indicators
  • IMF (International Monetary Fund): Economic indicators and financial statistics
  • OECD: Economic and social statistics
  • Transparency International: Corruption perception index
  • Numbeo: Cost of living data

Data is updated monthly. Last update: June 2026