Getting credit: Depth of credit information index … 0-6 DB05-14 in Bhutan
Bhutan: Getting credit: Depth of credit information index … 0-6 DB05-14 was 5 DB05-14 methodology in 2013. ◆ Volatile
Getting credit: Depth of credit information index (0-6) in Bhutan, 2004–2013
Source: World Bank. Measured in DB05-14 methodology.
Analysis
In 2013, getting credit: depth of credit information index (0-6) in Bhutan stood at 5 DB05-14 methodology. That is the highest value across all 10 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 25.0% on the previous year.
Over the whole period, getting credit: depth of credit information index (0-6) in Bhutan peaked at 5 DB05-14 methodology in 2013 and was at its lowest, 0 DB05-14 methodology, in 2004.
Bhutan ranks 31st of 184 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Getting credit: Depth of credit information index … 0-6 DB05-14 in Bhutan, year by year
| Year | DB05-14 methodology | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 0 DB05-14 methodology | — |
| 2005 | 0 DB05-14 methodology | — |
| 2006 | 0 DB05-14 methodology | — |
| 2007 | 0 DB05-14 methodology | — |
| 2008 | 0 DB05-14 methodology | — |
| 2009 | 0 DB05-14 methodology | — |
| 2010 | 0 DB05-14 methodology | — |
| 2011 | 4 DB05-14 methodology | — |
| 2012 | 4 DB05-14 methodology | +0.0% |
| 2013 | 5 DB05-14 methodology | +25.0% |
Bhutan compared with similar countries
- Bhutan's 5 DB05-14 methodology is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 2 DB05-14 methodology, 2.5× the median. (46 countries reporting)
- Bhutan's 5 DB05-14 methodology is above the median for South Asia, which is 4.5 DB05-14 methodology, 1.1× the median. (6 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 0 DB05-14 methodology | 0 DB05-14 methodology | 0 DB05-14 methodology | 6 |
| 2010s | 3.25 DB05-14 methodology | 0 DB05-14 methodology | 5 DB05-14 methodology | 4 |
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More private sector data for Bhutan
- Merchandise trade 83.3% (2025)
- Food imports 11.5% (2025)
- Manufactures imports 70.3% (2025)
- Merchandise imports 2.18 billion current US$ (2025)
- Commercial service imports 220.69 million current US$ (2024)
- Food exports 5.9% (2025)
- Manufactures exports 58.7% (2025)
- Merchandise exports 800.00 million current US$ (2025)
- Commercial service exports 257.09 million current US$ (2024)
- Merchandise exports (current US$), per capita 1,004 current US$ per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is getting credit: depth of credit information index (0-6) in Bhutan?
- Getting credit: depth of credit information index (0-6) in Bhutan was 5 DB05-14 methodology in 2013, according to the World Bank.
- What is the highest getting credit: depth of credit information index (0-6) recorded in Bhutan?
- The highest recorded value was 5 DB05-14 methodology in 2013.
- What is the lowest getting credit: depth of credit information index (0-6) recorded in Bhutan?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 DB05-14 methodology in 2004.
- How does Bhutan rank for getting credit: depth of credit information index (0-6)?
- Bhutan ranks 31st out of 184 countries with data for 2013.
- Where does this Bhutan data come from?
- The figures come from the World Bank, published as part of Getting credit: Depth of credit information index (0-6) (DB05-14 methodology). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
The depth of credit information index measures the coverage, scope and accessibility of credit information available through credit reporting service providers such as credit bureaus or credit registries. The index ranges from 0 to 8 based on the methodology in the DB05-14 studies.