Brunei GDP (2026): History, Growth Rate & Projections

Nominal Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of Brunei is $16.86 billion as of 2026, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF). The GDP growth rate in 2026 is 2.6%. GDP per capita is $36,288.

Brunei GDP Trend

Nominal GDP of Brunei has grown from $4.83 billion in 1985 to $16.86 billion in 2026.

Brunei GDP Growth Rate (%)

This chart shows the year-over-year real GDP growth rate of Brunei. Hover any bar to see the exact value for that year.

Average Growth

1.13%

Best Year

2000 (+11%)

Worst Year

2008 (-3.9%)

Years of Contraction

13 of 41

GDP per capita in Brunei rose from $34,678 in 2025 to $36,288 in 2026, an increase of 4.6%.

"Brunei GDP", "Brunei gross domestic product", and "Brunei economy size" all refer to the same nominal GDP figure.

Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of Brunei

The table below shows nominal and PPP GDP, growth rate, and GDP per capita for Brunei for every year IMF has published data, from 1985 to 2026. Click any column header to sort, or search by year.

Brunei nominal GDP by year
Year	GDP Nominal (Current USD)	GDP Growth	GDP per capita	Pop. Change
2026	$16,863,000,000	2.6%	$36,288	1.09%
2025	$15,942,000,000	0.6%	$34,678	0.88%
2024	$15,334,000,000	4.1%	$33,665	1.11%
2023	$15,098,000,000	1.1%	$33,514	1.35%
2022	$16,684,000,000	-1.6%	$37,459	0.91%
2021	$14,008,000,000	-1.6%	$31,785	-0.23%
2020	$12,008,000,000	1.1%	$27,179	-2%
2019	$13,472,000,000	3.9%	$29,872	3.2%
2018	$13,564,000,000	0.1%	$31,068	2.58%
2017	$12,130,000,000	1.3%	$28,448	2.16%
2016	$11,403,000,000	-2.5%	$27,329	1.21%
2015	$12,933,000,000	-0.4%	$31,361	0.98%
2014	$17,093,000,000	-2.5%	$41,935	1.24%
2013	$18,094,000,000	-2.1%	$44,865	1%
2012	$19,051,000,000	0.9%	$47,782	1.53%
2011	$18,524,000,000	3.7%	$47,089	1.55%
2010	$13,711,000,000	2.7%	$35,446	1.84%
2009	$11,892,000,000	-1.9%	$31,287	1.33%
2008	$15,949,000,000	-3.9%	$42,530	1.35%
2007	$13,571,000,000	-3.8%	$36,678	1.37%
2006	$12,710,000,000	4.1%	$34,869	1.67%
2005	$10,561,000,000	0%	$29,460	1.99%
2004	$8,723,000,000	0.1%	$24,760	1.73%
2003	$7,266,000,000	3.6%	$20,976	1.76%
2002	$6,475,000,000	4%	$19,038	2.1%
2001	$6,206,000,000	1.5%	$18,646	2.46%
2000	$6,650,000,000	11%	$20,473	2.52%
1999	$5,779,000,000	3.1%	$18,237	2.26%
1998	$5,353,000,000	-0.6%	$17,295	2.65%
1997	$7,043,000,000	-1.5%	$23,344	2.37%
1996	$7,204,000,000	2.9%	$24,461	2.79%
1995	$7,153,000,000	4.5%	$24,896	2.14%
1994	$6,002,000,000	3.1%	$21,350	2.55%
1993	$5,588,000,000	0.3%	$20,430	2.62%
1992	$5,526,000,000	4.8%	$20,680	2.69%
1991	$5,254,000,000	3.1%	$20,171	2.77%
1990	$4,923,000,000	1.1%	$19,429	2.85%
1989	$4,109,000,000	-1.1%	$16,683	2.07%
1988	$3,689,000,000	1.1%	$15,281	2.99%
1987	$3,872,000,000	2%	$16,561	3.54%
1986	$3,291,000,000	-2.7%	$14,544	1.8%
1985	$4,831,000,000	—	$21,771	—

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Brunei GDP Projections (IMF)

IMF projects nominal GDP for Brunei through 2031, based on current growth and inflation assumptions.

Brunei nominal GDP by year
Year	GDP Nominal (Current USD)	GDP Growth	GDP per capita	Pop. Change
2031	$20,662,000,000	2.9%	$42,176	1.03%
2030	$19,804,000,000	3%	$40,849	1.04%
2029	$19,013,000,000	2.6%	$39,643	1.05%
2028	$18,318,000,000	2.5%	$38,596	1.06%
2027	$17,581,000,000	2.6%	$37,438	1.08%

Compare Brunei to Nearby-Ranked Economies

Brunei ranks #148 in the world by nominal GDP. See how it compares to the economies ranked just above and below it.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the GDP of Brunei?

The nominal GDP of Brunei in 2026 is $16.86 billion, according to the IMF World Economic Outlook (April 2026). This ranks Brunei 148th in the world by nominal GDP.

What is the GDP growth rate of Brunei?

The GDP growth rate of Brunei in 2026 is 2.6%, per IMF estimates.

What is the GDP per capita of Brunei?

GDP per capita in Brunei in 2026 is $36,288, per IMF data.

Is the GDP of Brunei expected to grow?

IMF projects the nominal GDP of Brunei to reach $20.66 billion by 2031, up from $16.86 billion in 2026.

Sources: IMF, World Economic Outlook (April 2026).

Disclaimer: GDP figures are IMF World Economic Outlook (April 2026) estimates and projections, subject to revision in future WEO releases. This page is for informational purposes only and is not investment or economic advice.