Brunei

In brief

Inflation: -0.3% (2025). World rank 172 of 180; in Asia, 42 of 44. Industry, share of GDP: 60% (2025). World rank 3 of 200; in Asia, 1 of 47. Current account balance, share of GDP: +18% (2025). World rank 8 of 185; in Asia, 3 of 43. From 2015 to 2025: GDP $12.9B → $15B, GDP per person $30,625 → $32,235, and GDP per person at purchasing power parity $62,708 → $92,430. Better than all its neighbours (Malaysia): GDP per person, GDP per person at purchasing power parity, and gross national income per person. Worse than all its neighbours (Malaysia): GDP growth per year, unemployment, and youth unemployment.