Real GDP Growth: Brunei Darussalam
Brunei Darussalam's real gdp growth is currently 2.4% as of 2026. # Brunei Darussalam Real GDP Growth Brunei's real GDP growth stands at 2.
Current (2026)
2.4%
+33.3% y/y
Peak (2000)
11.0%
Low (2008)
-3.9%
Source
IMF World Economic Outlook
1986–2026 · 45 pts
Real GDP Growth — Brunei Darussalam
1986 — 2026
Real GDP Growth — Brunei Darussalam
Analysis# Brunei Darussalam Real GDP Growth
Brunei's real GDP growth stands at 2.4% in 2026, representing moderate expansion for the oil-dependent nation. This figure sits well below the all-time peak of 11% recorded in 2000, yet significantly above the lowest point of −3.9% in 2008. Since 1986, the economy has expanded by 188.9%, reflecting long-term structural shifts from the commodity boom era toward a more balanced growth profile.
The past decade reveals volatility tied to oil price fluctuations and pandemic effects. Growth collapsed to −1.6% in both 2021 and 2022 before rebounding sharply to 4.1% in 2024. The recent moderation to 2.4% suggests normalization rather than continued recovery, indicating Brunei faces headwinds as it transitions away from hydrocarbon dependency. Diversification efforts will likely shape growth trajectories through 2030.
Historical Data
45 Rows| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2030 | 2.9% | -6.45% |
| 2029 | 3.1% | +6.90% |
| 2028 | 2.9% | +11.54% |
| 2027 | 2.6% | +8.33% |
| 2026 | 2.4% | +33.33% |
| 2025 | 1.8% | -56.10% |
| 2024 | 4.1% | +272.73% |
| 2023 | 1.1% | +168.75% |
| 2022 | -1.6% | +0.00% |
| 2021 | -1.6% | -245.45% |
| 2020 | 1.1% | -71.79% |
| 2019 | 3.9% | +3800.00% |
| 2018 | 0.1% | -92.31% |
| 2017 | 1.3% | +152.00% |
| 2016 | -2.5% | -525.00% |
| 2015 | -0.4% | +84.00% |
| 2014 | -2.5% | -19.05% |
| 2013 | -2.1% | -333.33% |
| 2012 | 0.9% | -75.68% |
| 2011 | 3.7% | +37.04% |
Show all 45 rows
| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 2.7% | +242.11% |
| 2009 | -1.9% | +51.28% |
| 2008 | -3.9% | -2.63% |
| 2007 | -3.8% | -192.68% |
| 2006 | 4.1% | — |
| 2005 | 0.0% | -100.00% |
| 2004 | 0.1% | -97.22% |
| 2003 | 3.6% | -10.00% |
| 2002 | 4.0% | +166.67% |
| 2001 | 1.5% | -86.36% |
| 2000 | 11.0% | +254.84% |
| 1999 | 3.1% | +616.67% |
| 1998 | -0.6% | +60.00% |
| 1997 | -1.5% | -151.72% |
| 1996 | 2.9% | -35.56% |
| 1995 | 4.5% | +45.16% |
| 1994 | 3.1% | +933.33% |
| 1993 | 0.3% | -93.75% |
| 1992 | 4.8% | +54.84% |
| 1991 | 3.1% | +181.82% |
| 1990 | 1.1% | +200.00% |
| 1989 | -1.1% | -200.00% |
| 1988 | 1.1% | -45.00% |
| 1987 | 2.0% | +174.07% |
| 1986 | -2.7% | — |
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