BRN
Data file updated Jun 27, 2026
Brunei
Country profile covering economy, demographics, military, quality-of-life signals, and historical trends.
Quick Facts
- Capital
- Bandar Seri Begawan
- Currency
- Brunei Dollar (BND)
- Language
- Malay
- Government
- Unitary Islamic absolute monarchy
- Internet Users
- 95.0%
- Unemployment
- 9.1%
- Smoking (15+)
- 13.4%
Population
459,500
GDP
$12.02B
GDP per Capita
$26,143
Area
5,765 km²
Life Expectancy
75.9 years
HDI
0.8
Economy
5 metrics| GDP (USD) | $12.02B |
|---|---|
| GDP Per Capita (USD) | $26,143 |
| Unemployment Rate (%) | 9.1% |
| GINI Index (Income Inequality) | 32.7 |
| Currency | Brunei Dollar (BND) |
Trade (Import/Export)
3 metrics| Exports | $11.4B |
|---|---|
| Imports | $9.0B |
| Trade Balance | $2.4B |
Gold Reserves
1 metrics| Gold Reserves | 4.6 tonnes |
|---|
Society & Demographics
4 metrics| Life Expectancy (years) | 75.9 |
|---|---|
| Literacy Rate (%) | 97.2% |
| Internet Users (%) | 95.0% |
| Human Development Index | 0.8 |
Military Strength
9 metrics| Active Personnel | 7,200 |
|---|---|
| Reserve Personnel | 700 |
| Total Military Personnel | 7,900 |
| Defense Budget (USD) | $415M |
| Tanks | 21 |
| Armored Vehicles | 45 |
| Self-Propelled Artillery | 24 |
| Towed Artillery | 12 |
| Rocket Projectors | 0 |
Air Force
7 metrics| Total Aircraft | 47 |
|---|---|
| Fighters | 12 |
| Attack Aircraft | 0 |
| Transport Aircraft | 20 |
| Trainer Aircraft | 8 |
| Helicopters | 7 |
| Attack Helicopters | 0 |
Education
4 metrics| Education Expenditure (% of GDP) | 4.4% |
|---|---|
| Universities | 4 |
| Primary Enrollment (%) | 94.8% |
| Secondary Enrollment (%) | 93.5% |
Healthcare
5 metrics| Healthcare Expenditure (% of GDP) | 2.4% |
|---|---|
| Physicians per 1,000 people | 1.6 |
| Hospital Beds per 1,000 people | 2.7 |
| Life Expectancy (Male) | 74.6 |
| Life Expectancy (Female) | 77.2 |
Cost of Living
12 metrics| Cost of Living Index | 52.5 |
|---|---|
| Rent Index | 25.0 |
| Groceries Index | 48.0 |
| Restaurant Price Index | 45.0 |
| Local Purchasing Power | 85.0 |
| Meal at Inexpensive Restaurant (USD) | $6 |
| Three-Course Meal for 2 (USD) | $30 |
| Monthly Rent - City Center (USD) | $800 |
| Monthly Rent - Outside Center (USD) | $500 |
| Monthly Utilities (USD) | $70 |
| Internet (60 Mbps, USD) | $80 |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (USD) | $25 |
Historical Data
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Religious Composition
- Muslim 67.2%
- Buddhist 13.0%
- Christian 10.0%
- Other 9.8%
Beverages per Person
- Coffee 7.9 kg/yr
- Tea 0.9 kg/yr
- Beer 8.7 L/yr
- Wine 0.1 L/yr
- Alcohol 0.0 L pure/yr
Per-capita — consumption where available, else FAOSTAT supply · alcohol = litres of pure alcohol (WHO)
Age Demographics
32.4
Median Age