Bhutan Population Clock

Bhutan population

806,450

Population changes approximately every seconds

Annual population growth rate (2023 - 2024): 0.65%

Source: United Nations World Population Prospects 2024

About the population of Bhutan

According to the United Nations World Population Prospects 2024, the estimated population of Bhutan is 806,450, growing at an annual rate of 0.65%. That works out to a net change of approximately 14 people per day or 0 per hour.

The population change in Bhutan is driven by three components: approximately 9,836 births per year and 4,809 deaths per year, plus net migration. Together these components produce the overall growth rate of 0.65% per year.

The total fertility rate stands at 1.44 children per woman. Since this is below the replacement level of 2.1, the population of Bhutan would decline over the long term without net immigration.

Frequently asked questions

What is the current population of Bhutan?

The current population of Bhutan is approximately 806,450, growing at 0.65% per year.

How fast is the population of Bhutan changing?

By approximately 14 people per day, or 0 per hour.

Are more people being born than dying in Bhutan?

Yes. With approximately 9,836 births and 4,809 deaths per year, Bhutan has a natural population increase of about 5,027 people annually.

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