Labour income distribution (ILO modelled estimates) (Decile 1) in Bhutan
Bhutan: Labour income distribution (ILO modelled estimates) (Decile 1) was 1.34 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Labour income distribution (ILO modelled estimates) (Decile 1) in Bhutan, 2005–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
Bhutan recorded 1.34 % change on previous year for labour income distribution (ilo modelled estimates) (decile 1) in 2025.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 12.9% on the previous year and up 109.8% over five years.
Over the whole period, labour income distribution (ilo modelled estimates) (decile 1) in Bhutan peaked at 299.29 % change on previous year in 2021 and was at its lowest, -13.72 % change on previous year, in 2020.
That places Bhutan 17th out of 188 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Labour income distribution (ILO modelled estimates) (Decile 1) in Bhutan, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 3.12 % change on previous year | — |
| 2006 | 3.64 % change on previous year | +16.4% |
| 2007 | 3.51 % change on previous year | -3.5% |
| 2008 | 3.39 % change on previous year | -3.4% |
| 2009 | 3.28 % change on previous year | -3.3% |
| 2010 | 3.17 % change on previous year | -3.2% |
| 2011 | 0.5128 % change on previous year | -83.8% |
| 2012 | 2.55 % change on previous year | +397.4% |
| 2013 | 1.49 % change on previous year | -41.5% |
| 2014 | 1.96 % change on previous year | +31.4% |
| 2015 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 2016 | 1.44 % change on previous year | — |
| 2017 | 1.9 % change on previous year | +31.4% |
| 2018 | 1.4 % change on previous year | -26.4% |
| 2019 | 50.46 % change on previous year | +3516.2% |
| 2020 | -13.72 % change on previous year | -127.2% |
| 2021 | 299.29 % change on previous year | -2281.5% |
| 2022 | 3.01 % change on previous year | -99.0% |
| 2023 | 1.12 % change on previous year | -62.9% |
| 2024 | 1.19 % change on previous year | +6.5% |
| 2025 | 1.34 % change on previous year | +12.9% |
Bhutan compared with similar countries
- Bhutan's 1.34 % change on previous year is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 0.6005 % change on previous year, 2.2× the median. (46 countries reporting)
- Bhutan's 1.34 % change on previous year is above the median for South Asia, which is 0.9535 % change on previous year, 1.4× the median. (6 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Labour income distribution (ILO modelled estimates) (Decile 1) in Bhutan changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | +3516.2% | 1.4 % change on previous year | 50.46 % change on previous year |
| 2021 | +2281.5% | -13.72 % change on previous year | 299.29 % change on previous year |
| 2012 | +397.4% | 0.5128 % change on previous year | 2.55 % change on previous year |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 3.39 % change on previous year | 3.12 % change on previous year | 3.64 % change on previous year | 5 |
| 2010s | 6.49 % change on previous year | 0 % change on previous year | 50.46 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 48.71 % change on previous year | -13.72 % change on previous year | 299.29 % change on previous year | 6 |
Countries ranked near Bhutan
- 14 Ghana 1.42 % change on previous year compare
- 15 Sierra Leone 1.37 % change on previous year compare
- 16 Suriname 1.36 % change on previous year compare
- 18 Cape Verde 1.32 % change on previous year compare
- 18 Zimbabwe 1.32 % change on previous year compare
- 20 Guyana 1.23 % change on previous year compare
More work & labour data for Bhutan
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, annual -0.7164 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth -0.6963 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female, annual growth -0.7381 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population, annual growth rate -0.816 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, annual growth rate 0.9406 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population 573.27 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 420.94 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 334.32 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male 356.11 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 690.43 1000 No (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is labour income distribution (ilo modelled estimates) (decile 1) in Bhutan?
- Labour income distribution (ilo modelled estimates) (decile 1) in Bhutan was 1.34 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest labour income distribution (ilo modelled estimates) (decile 1) recorded in Bhutan?
- The highest recorded value was 299.29 % change on previous year in 2021.
- What is the lowest labour income distribution (ilo modelled estimates) (decile 1) recorded in Bhutan?
- The lowest recorded value was -13.72 % change on previous year in 2020.
- How does Bhutan rank for labour income distribution (ilo modelled estimates) (decile 1)?
- Bhutan ranks 17th out of 188 countries with data for 2025.
- Where does this Bhutan data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Labour income distribution (ILO modelled estimates) (Decile 1), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Labour income distribution (ILO modelled estimates) (Decile 1). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Labour income distribution (ILO modelled estimates) International Labour Organization
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Labour income distribution (ILO modelled estimates) (Decile 1). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.