Bhutan Bhutan

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Population

796,682 people (2025)

Total GDP

$3.9B (2026)

GDP Per capita

$4,300 (2025)

Human Development Index (HDI)

0.698 (125.)

About Bhutan

Bhutan measures Gross National Happiness instead of GDP prioritizing well-being. The country is only carbon-negative nation absorbing more CO2 than it produces. Bhutanese culture emphasizes Buddhist values and environmental conservation.

The nation has Himalayan mountains with peaks over 7,000 meters height. Bhutan has constitutional monarchy transitioning to democracy gradually. The country maintains traditional dress code and architectural styles.

Thimphu is capital without traffic lights using police direction instead. Bhutan has subtropical to alpine climate zones with monsoon influence. The nation limits tourism to preserve culture and environment.

Traditional Bhutanese culture includes Buddhism, dzong fortresses, and masked festivals. The country has Dzongkha as official language with strong cultural preservation. Bhutanese cuisine features chili peppers, rice, and yak products.

The population is 782,000 with focus on sustainable development and happiness. Bhutan offers spiritual wisdom, environmental leadership, and Himalayan beauty in unique Buddhist kingdom.

Economic Indicators

GDP Historical Performance
$3.4B
$3.2B
$3.0B
$2.8B
$2.6B
$2.6B
$2.6B
$2.6B
$2.9B
$2.9B
$3.1B
$3.4B
2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025

Demographic Distribution

Age Groups Distribution
10.5%
0-14
9.8%
9.1%
15-24
8.4%
20.4%
25-44
16.5%
10.1%
45-64
8.5%
3.3%
65+
3.4%
Male
Female
%53.4 (425.494)
%46.6 (371.187)

Population Data by Years

Year Total Population Annual Change Density People/KM2
2100 690.432 -0.72% 18
2090 741.734 -0.8% 19.3
2080 799.952 -0.71% 20.8
2070 849.494 -0.44% 22.1
2060 878.277 -0.18% 22.9
2050 882.340 +0.1% 23
2040 862.129 +0.37% 22.5
2030 820.694 +0.54% 21.4
2025 NOW 796.682 +0.65% 20.8
2020 770.006 +0.68% 20.1
2015 740.618 +1.02% 19.3
2010 701.632 +1.1% 18.3
2005 661.865 +1.74% 17.2
2000 596.863 +2.45% 15.5
1995 547.989 -1.17% 14.3
1990 589.287 +2.74% 15.3
1985 508.392 +3.17% 13.2
1980 433.404 +3.39% 11.3
1975 365.791 +3.47% 9.5
1970 308.528 +3.46% 8
1965 261.200 +3.25% 6.8
1960 224.084 +2.88% 5.8
1955 194.748 +2.79% 5.1
1950 169.982 - 4.4

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Largest Cities

All Cities
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Geographic Regions

Bumthang
17.820
Chukha
68.966
Dagana
24.965
Gasa
3.952
Haa
13.655
Lhuentse
14.437
Mongar
37.150
Paro
46.316
Pemagatshel
24.646
Punakha
28.740
Samdrup Jongkhar
39.405
Samtse
62.590
Sarpang
43.915
Thimphu
138.736
Trashigang
45.518
Trashiyangtse
17.300
Trongsa
19.960
Tsirang
22.376
Wangdue Phodrang
42.186
Zhemgang
17.934

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Data Sources

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