Bhutan BT: Poverty Headcount Ratio at National Poverty Lines: % of Population

2003 - 2022 | Yearly | % | World Bank

Bhutan BT: Poverty Headcount Ratio at National Poverty Lines: % of Population data was reported at 12.400 % in 2022. This records an increase from the previous number of 8.200 % for 2017. Bhutan BT: Poverty Headcount Ratio at National Poverty Lines: % of Population data is updated yearly, averaging 12.400 % from Dec 2003 (Median) to 2022, with 5 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 31.700 % in 2003 and a record low of 8.200 % in 2017. Bhutan BT: Poverty Headcount Ratio at National Poverty Lines: % of Population data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Bhutan – Table BT.World Bank.WDI: Social: Poverty and Inequality. National poverty headcount ratio is the percentage of the population living below the national poverty line(s). National estimates are based on population-weighted subgroup estimates from household surveys. For economies for which the data are from EU-SILC, the reported year is the income reference year, which is the year before the survey year.;World Bank, Poverty and Inequality Platform. Data are compiled from official government sources or are computed by World Bank staff using national (i.e. country–specific) poverty lines.;;This series only includes estimates that to the best of our knowledge are reasonably comparable over time for a country. Due to differences in estimation methodologies and poverty lines, estimates should not be compared across countries.

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Last Previous Min Max Unit Frequency Range
12.400 2022 8.200 2017 8.200 2017 31.700 2003 % yearly 2003 - 2022

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Bhutan Key Series

National Accounts Last Frequency Range
Forecast: GDP PPP Per Capita (PPP Intl $) 23,750.736 2029 yearly 1980 - 2029
Forecast: Nominal GDP Per Capita (USD) 4,729.400 2028 yearly 1980 - 2028
Forecast: Real GDP Growth (%) 5.114 2029 yearly 1980 - 2029
Government and Public Finance Last Frequency Range
Forecast: Government Expenditure (BTN bn) 141.129 2029 yearly 1981 - 2029
Forecast: Government Net Debt (BTN bn) 571.583 2029 yearly 1993 - 2029
Forecast: Government Revenue (BTN bn) 119.972 2029 yearly 1981 - 2029
Demographic and Labour Market Last Frequency Range
Forecast: Population (Person mn) 0.805 2028 yearly 1980 - 2028
Forecast: Unemployment Rate (%) 3.500 2023 yearly 2003 - 2023
Inflation Last Frequency Range
Forecast: Consumer Price Index Growth (%) 3.960 2028 yearly 1980 - 2028
Balance of Payments Last Frequency Range
Forecast: Current Account Balance (USD bn) -0.728 2029 yearly 1980 - 2029

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