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Goals & achievements

How far the nation has progressed towards 2035

The three goals of Wawasan Brunei 2035 are measured through international aspiration benchmarks and 42 National KPIs under the Framework. This page brings together a description of each goal, the indicators that have been published, and the latest status.

Goal 1

Educated, Highly-Skilled and Accomplished People

Target: top 25% of countries worldwide according to the Global Talent Competitiveness Index

Knowledgeable and highly skilled people are the core of Brunei Darussalam's development and competitiveness.

National progress depends on a quality, holistic and inclusive education system that produces a successful, innovative and virtuous workforce grounded in the values of Malay Islamic Monarchy.

Manpower BlueprintOfficial document (PDF)→

Brunei's position in the world

Global Talent Competitiveness Index, 202543rdout of 135 countriesdown 2 places compared with 2023
2035 target: top 25% of countries worldwide, i.e. 34th or better
A further rise of 9 places is needed
ke-431135 (sasaran 34 teratas)
ASEAN: 2nd out of 9 countries1 place away from first place, Singapore.
World, 2025 edition
1Singapore
10Australia
31South Korea
2035 target: 34th or better
43Brunei Darussalam
46Malaysia
53China
76Vietnam
80Indonesia
ASEAN, out of 9 countries
1Singapore
2Brunei Darussalam
3Malaysia
4Vietnam
5Indonesia
ASEAN members shown as peers, reordered according to their world ranking in the same edition.
Source: European Institute of Business Administration (INSEAD) and Portulans Institute
2024: no edition was published.

Key indicators

First Class Education System

Number of higher education institutions ranked in the top 20 percent globally and/or in Asia

2 institutions2025
no change compared with 2024
2035 target: 2 institutions
Source: World University Ranking Bodies (QS and THE)
First Class Education System

% Local population participating in lifelong learning training programs

10.4%2025
up 1.3 percentage points compared with 2024
2035 target: 25%
Source: Relevant ministries (sample values)
Goal 2

High Quality of Life

Target: top 10 countries worldwide according to the Human Development Index (UNDP)

Brunei Darussalam continually ensures a high quality of life for its people by strengthening a resilient and future-oriented foundation of national well-being.

This effort focuses on a holistic ecosystem encompassing facilities, safety, the environment and social protection, so that the nation's standard of living remains on a par with developed countries around the world.

Social BlueprintOfficial document (PDF)→

Brunei's position in the world

Human Development Index, 202360thout of 193 countriesup 3 places compared with 2022
2035 Target: top 10 countries in the world
Needs to rise a further 50 places
ke-601193 (sasaran 10 teratas)
ASEAN: 2nd out of 11 countries1 place away from first place, Singapore.
World, 2023 edition
1Iceland0.972
7Australia0.958
10Belgium0.951
2035 Target: 10th or better
13Singapore0.946
15United Arab Emirates0.940
43Qatar0.886
60Brunei Darussalam0.837
67Malaysia0.819
ASEAN, out of 11 countries
1Singapore0.946
2Brunei Darussalam0.837
3Malaysia0.819
ASEAN members shown as peers, reordered according to their world ranking in the same edition.
Source: Human Development Report 2025, UNDP
Brunei remains in the Very High Human Development category.

Key indicators

Healthy Nation

Life Expectancy Rate

79.1 years2024
up 1.3 years compared with 2023
2035 Target: 82 years
Source: Department of Economic Planning and Statistics
Healthy Nation

% Probability of premature death from Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs)

15.6%2024
up 1.4 percentage points compared with 2023
2035 Target: 12%
Source: Brunei Darussalam SDG website; Ministry of Health
Cohesive and Resilient Society

% Access to quality water supply

99.9%2025
no change compared with 2024
2035 Target: 100%
Source: Brunei Darussalam Statistical Yearbook 2024, JPES; Ministry of Development
Sustainable Transport Infrastructure

Number of air and sea passengers and cargo volume increased

1,464,245 air passengers2024
up 250,783 compared with 2023
2035 Target: 2,500,000 air passengers
Source: Brunei Darussalam Statistical Yearbook 2024, JPES; MTIC
Green Nation

% Forest coverage of the country's area

72%2025
no change compared with 2024
2035 Target: 72%
Source: Brunei Darussalam SDG website; Forestry Department, MPRT
Goal 3

Dynamic and Sustainable Economy

Target: top 10 countries in terms of income per capita; a diversified economy (Herfindahl-Hirschman Index below 1,500)

Negara Brunei Darussalam continues to drive economic development that is resilient, dynamic and competitive, strengthened by a progressive economic ecosystem that is responsive to global change.

Focus is given to diversifying the economic sectors based on knowledge, technology and skills, towards inclusive and sustainable development.

Economic BlueprintOfficial document (PDF)→

Brunei's position in the world

GDP per capita (PPP), 202610thout of 195 countriesdown 2 places compared with 2024
2035 Target: top 10 countries in the world
Target achieved
ke-101195 (sasaran 10 teratas)
ASEAN: 2nd out of 10 countries1 place away from first place, Singapore.
World, 2024 edition
1Liechtenstein172,161
2Singapore132,570
3Luxembourg131,760
4Ireland117,705
5Qatar102,445
6Norway91,127
7Switzerland83,592
8Brunei Darussalam80,325
2035 Target: 10th or better
ASEAN, out of 10 countries
1Singapore132,570
2Brunei Darussalam80,325
ASEAN members shown as peers, reordered according to their world ranking in the same edition.
Source: World Economic Outlook Database, October 2025, IMF
GDP per capita stays within the top 10. Diversification is tracked by KPI 3.5 (HHI).

Key indicators

High and Sustainable Economic Growth

% Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth rate

1%2025
down 3.1 percentage points compared to 2024
2035 Target: 5%
Source: Yearbook of Statistics 2025, DEPS (Table 3.1, constant prices)
Diversified and Future Ready Economy

% Share of GDP on Non-Oil and Gas Sector at current prices

55%2025
up 1 percentage point compared to 2024
2035 Target: 65%
Source: Yearbook of Statistics 2025, DEPS (Table 3.1, current prices)
Conducive Working Environment for Locals

% Unemployment Rate (for 18 years and above)

5%2025
up 0.3 percentage points compared to 2024
2035 Target: Not exceeding 4%
Source: Department of Economic Planning and Statistics
Conducive Working Environment for Locals

Labour force participation rate (%) (for age 18 years and above)

66.5%2025
down 0.9 percentage points compared to 2024
2035 Target: 70%
Source: Preliminary Report of the Labour Force Survey 2025, DEPS
Conducive Working Environment for Locals

Median income from all sectors of employment for local workers (BND)

1,200 BND2024
no change compared to 2023
2035 Target: 1,800 BND
Source: Labour Force Survey Report 2024, DEPS
Macroeconomic Stability

Trade balance (BND million)

4,831.8 BND million2025
down BND 448.2 million compared to 2024
2035 Target: 7,000 BND million
Source: DEPS website, Ministry of Finance and Economy
Macroeconomic Stability

Inflation rate (%)

-0.3%2025
up 0.1 percentage points compared to 2024
Target range 0–3%
Source: Consumer Price Index March 2026 Report, DEPS
Status notes

How the status of each indicator is determined

Wawasan Brunei 2035 Report (2015–2022), PDF
  • Achieved / On track2035 Target achieved, or progress in line with the trajectory towards 2035.
  • GoodProgress of at least 80% of the trajectory.
  • SatisfactoryProgress of at least 50% of the trajectory.
  • Requires attentionProgress falling behind the trajectory.
  • Under reviewFigures not yet approved for public display.