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Doing Business in Brunei Darussalam: Market Entry, GTM Strategy & Growth Potential

Last updated: Aug 28, 2026

Growth Score

52.5

Growth Rank

58

Why Expand into Brunei Darussalam

The population of Brunei Darussalam is 469,775, and is growing at the rate of 0.72%. The GDP per capita, which represents the potential spending power of the people, is $97,858, measured on a purchasing power parity (PPP) basis to allow comparison with other countries.

75.16% of Brunei Darussalam’s population lives in urban areas. 67.77% of the population is of working age (15-59). 96.3% of the population has internet access and 97.65% has 5G mobile coverage. These factors are important for digital-first businesses to keep in mind.

The Accuracast International Growth Index ranks Brunei Darussalam #58 overall for market attractiveness,  rising 16 places over the past year.

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Brunei Darussalam's International Growth Stats

International Growth Pillar Score
Market Demand 54.52
Purchasing Power 70.98
Digital Readiness 87.14
Financial Infrastructure 68.99
Regulatory Complexity 32.26
Setup Cost & Friction 39.77
Digital Search Demand 37.92
Cross-Border Activity 59.15
Overall Score 52.5
Score Change 2.52
Overall Rank 58
Rank Change 16

Digital Search Demand

37.92%

Purchasing Power

70.98%

Digital Market Maturity in Brunei Darussalam

The digital search demand score for Brunei Darussalam is 37.92.

Go-To-Market Strategy Considerations for Brunei Darussalam

The purchasing power score for Brunei Darussalam is 70.98, and the country scores 87.14 for digital readiness.

Financial & payment infrastructure

In terms of financial infrastructure, Brunei Darussalam scores 68.99.

Regulatory & business setup friction

From a business expansion point of view, Brunei Darussalam scores 32.26 for regulatory complexity and legal restrictions. This is reverse-scored, meaning the higher the score, the easier it is to navigate local regulation.

The score of 39.77 indicates the costs and friction associated with setting up a business presence in Brunei Darussalam.

Brunei Darussalam market attractiveness change

Compared to last year, the overall International Growth Index score for Brunei Darussalam has changed 2.52 points, moving the country 16 places higher from 2025, to rank #58 in 2026.

Most Popular Social Media Platforms in Brunei Darussalam:

  1. YouTube
  2. Facebook
  3. Instagram
  4. TikTok
  5. Pinterest
  6. Reddit
  7. LinkedIn

International Expansion Risks for Brunei Darussalam

While new market expansion can be exciting, it is important to also consider the risks when entering a market like Brunei Darussalam.

Compare Brunei Darussalam to other countries

International Growth Pillar Brunei Darussalam Score
Market Demand 54.52
Purchasing Power 70.98
Digital Readiness 87.14
Financial Infrastructure 68.99
Regulatory Complexity 32.26
Setup Cost & Friction 39.77
Digital Search Demand 37.92
Cross-Border Activity 59.15
Overall Score 52.5
Score Change 2.52
Overall Rank 58
Rank Change 16
United States Score
53.39
71.03
93.01
81.18
64.5
27.2
43.46
69.58
60.79
1.2
3
0

View market attractiveness data for other countries ranked like Brunei Darussalam: 

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