Brunei Country Profile
Key Facts of Brunei
| Government type: | absolute monarchy or sultanate |
| Capital: | Bandar Seri Begawan |
| Languages: | Malay (Bahasa Melayu) (official), English, Chinese dialects |
Brunei Demographic Data
Ethnic Groups in Brunei(2021 est.)
Religious Groups in Brunei (2021 est.)
Age pyramid of Brunei
Brunei Economy Statistics
Economic overview of Brunei
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
Brunei Real GDP (purchasing power parity) in Billion $
Brunei Real GDP per capita in $
Brunei's Exports & Imports in billion $
Top 5 Import Partnerin 2022 (56%) of Brunei
Top 5 Import Commoditiesin 2022 of Brunei
- crude petroleum 🛢️
- refined petroleum ⛽
- cars 🚗
- coal ⚫
- gas turbines 🌀
Top 5 Export Partnerin 2022 (56%) of Brunei
Top 5 Export Commoditiesin 2022 of Brunei
- refined petroleum ⛽
- natural gas 💨
- crude petroleum 🛢️
- hydrocarbons 🛢️
- fertilizers 💩
Geography of Brunei
Map of Brunei
Land and Water Distrubtion of Brunei
Natural Resources of Brunei
- petroleum 🛢️
- natural gas 💨
- timber 🌲
Climate inBrunei
tropical; hot, humid, rainy
History of Brunei - a Summary
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.