What is equal resource distribution index in Bhutan?

Equal resource distribution index in Bhutan was 0.91 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.

What is the highest equal resource distribution index recorded in Bhutan?

The highest recorded value was 0.967 in 2021.

What is the lowest equal resource distribution index recorded in Bhutan?

The lowest recorded value was 0.483 in 1900.

How does Bhutan rank for equal resource distribution index?

Bhutan ranks 21st out of 175 countries with data for 2025.

Is equal resource distribution index rising or falling in Bhutan?

Over the last ten years it is down 1.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.

Where does this Bhutan data come from?

The figures come from V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Equal Resource Distribution Index. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

Equal Resource Distribution Index in Bhutan

Name: Equal Resource Distribution Index in Bhutan
Creator: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data
License: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)

Bhutan: Equal Resource Distribution Index was 0.91 in 2025. ▲ Rising

Latest (2025)

0.91

Change on year

down 1.7%

World rank

21st

of 175 countries

All-time high

0.967

in 2021

All-time low

0.483

in 1900

Years of data

126

1900–2025

Equal Resource Distribution Index in Bhutan, 1900–2025

Source: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.

Analysis

In 2025, equal resource distribution index in Bhutan stood at 0.91.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 1.7% on the previous year and down 1.1% over ten years.

Over the whole period, equal resource distribution index in Bhutan peaked at 0.967 in 2021 and was at its lowest, 0.483, in 1900.

Bhutan ranks 21st of 175 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.

The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 126 years of available data.

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
1900s	0.5022	0.483	0.547	10
1910s	0.547	0.547	0.547	10
1920s	0.547	0.547	0.547	10
1930s	0.547	0.547	0.547	10
1940s	0.547	0.547	0.547	10
1950s	0.5761	0.542	0.593	10
1960s	0.678	0.603	0.721	10
1970s	0.7487	0.738	0.751	10
1980s	0.7748	0.77	0.786	10
1990s	0.832	0.793	0.879	10
2000s	0.8965	0.875	0.917	10
2010s	0.9278	0.917	0.948	10
2020s	0.9427	0.91	0.967	6

Countries ranked near Bhutan

18 Greece 0.923 compare
19 New Zealand 0.912 compare
19 Seychelles 0.912 compare
22 Netherlands 0.909 compare
23 Slovenia 0.906 compare
24 Sweden 0.905 compare
24 United Arab Emirates 0.905 compare

See the full ranking of 175 places →

More reference data data for Bhutan

Spring temperature anomalies 1.97 °C (2026)
Summer temperature anomalies 0.6061 °C (2026)
Temperature anomalies by month 2.67 °C (2026)
Universal right to vote in practice 2 (2025)
Autumn temperature anomalies 1.49 °C (2025)
Winter temperature anomalies 2.34 °C (2025)
Consumer price index 225.79 2010 = 100 (2025)
Universal right to vote 2 (2025)
Competitive elections 1 (2025)
Men's universal right to vote 1 (2025)

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Frequently asked questions

What is equal resource distribution index in Bhutan?: Equal resource distribution index in Bhutan was 0.91 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest equal resource distribution index recorded in Bhutan?: The highest recorded value was 0.967 in 2021.
What is the lowest equal resource distribution index recorded in Bhutan?: The lowest recorded value was 0.483 in 1900.
How does Bhutan rank for equal resource distribution index?: Bhutan ranks 21st out of 175 countries with data for 2025.
Is equal resource distribution index rising or falling in Bhutan?: Over the last ten years it is down 1.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
Where does this Bhutan data come from?: The figures come from V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Equal Resource Distribution Index. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator: Equal Resource Distribution Index
Source: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data
Licence: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage: 175 places, 20,802 data points, 1900–2025
Last refreshed: 07 August 2026

Central estimate of the extent to which all social groups benefit from public spending and have equal access to education, healthcare, and the welfare state.