Brunei
Veröffentlicht: 18. June 2022 - Letztes Update: 28. February 2025
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Population
491,900
Growth: 1.4% (2024 est.)
GDP
$15.128 billion
(2023 est.)
Area
5,765 sq km
| Government type: | absolute monarchy or sultanate |
| Capital: | Bandar Seri Begawan |
| Languages: | Malay (Bahasa Melayu) (official), English, Chinese dialects |
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Economy
Economic overview
almost exclusively an oil and gas economy; high income country; expansive and robust welfare system; the majority of the population works for the government; promulgating a nationalized halal brand; considering establishment of a bond market and stock exchange
Real GDP (purchasing power parity) in Billion $
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Top 5 Import Partner in 2022 (56%)
Top 5 Import Commodities in 2022
- crude petroleum 🛢️
- refined petroleum ⛽
- cars 🚗
- coal ⚫
- gas turbines 🌀
Top 5 Export Partner in 2022 (56%)
Top 5 Export Commodities in 2022
- refined petroleum ⛽
- natural gas 💨
- crude petroleum 🛢️
- hydrocarbons 🛢️
- fertilizers 💩
Geography
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Natural resources
- petroleum 🛢️
- natural gas 💨
- timber 🌲
Climate
tropical; hot, humid, rainy
Historical Background Information
The Sultanate of Brunei's influence peaked between the 15th and 17th centuries, when its control extended over coastal areas of northwest Borneo and the southern Philippines. Internal strife over royal succession, colonial expansion of European powers, and piracy subsequently brought on a period of decline. In 1888, Brunei became a British protectorate; independence was achieved in 1984. The same family has ruled Brunei for over six centuries, and in 2017, the country celebrated the 50th anniversary of Sultan Hassanal BOLKIAH’s accession to the throne. Brunei has one of the highest per-capita GDPs in the world, thanks to extensive petroleum and natural gas fields.