The total population of Bhutan was estimated at 790,000 people in 2024. Between 1980 and 2024, the total population rose by 368,000 people, though the increase followed an uneven trajectory rather than a consistent upward trend. The total population will steadily rise by 32,000 people over the period from 2024 to 2030, reflecting a clear upward trend.This indicator describes the total population in the country at hand. This total population of the country consists of all persons falling within the scope of the census.

The population density in Bhutan amounted to 20.47 people in 2022. Between 1961 and 2022, the population density rose by 15.53 people, though the increase followed an uneven trajectory rather than a consistent upward trend.

In 2023, the annual population growth in Bhutan amounted to 0.7 percent. Between 1961 and 2023, the figure dropped by 2.17 percentage points, though the decline followed an uneven course rather than a steady trajectory.

Population density per pixel at 100 metre resolution. WorldPop provides estimates of numbers of people residing in each 100x100m grid cell for every low and middle income country. Through ingegrating cencus, survey, satellite and GIS datasets in a flexible machine-learning framework, high resolution maps of population counts and densities for 2000-2020 are produced, along with accompanying metadata. DATASET: Alpha version 2010 and 2015 estimates of numbers of people per grid square, with national totals adjusted to match UN population division estimates (http://esa.un.org/wpp/) and remaining unadjusted. REGION: Africa SPATIAL RESOLUTION: 0.000833333 decimal degrees (approx 100m at the equator) PROJECTION: Geographic, WGS84 UNITS: Estimated persons per grid square MAPPING APPROACH: Land cover based, as described in: Linard, C., Gilbert, M., Snow, R.W., Noor, A.M. and Tatem, A.J., 2012, Population distribution, settlement patterns and accessibility across Africa in 2010, PLoS ONE, 7(2): e31743. FORMAT: Geotiff (zipped using 7-zip (open access tool): www.7-zip.org) FILENAMES: Example - AGO10adjv4.tif = Angola (AGO) population count map for 2010 (10) adjusted to match UN national estimates (adj), version 4 (v4). Population maps are updated to new versions when improved census or other input data become available. Bhutan data available from WorldPop here.

The total population in Bhutan was estimated at 0.8 million people in 2024, according to the latest census figures and projections from Trading Economics. This dataset provides - Bhutan Population - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Monthly and long-term Bhutan Population data: historical series and analyst forecasts curated by FocusEconomics.

Graph and download economic data for Population, Total for Bhutan (POPTOTBTA647NWDB) from 1960 to 2024 about Bhutan and population.

In 2023, approximately 21.5 percent of the population in Bhutan were aged up to 14 years old. This marked a decrease from 2014, when approximately 27.5 percent of the population in Bhutan were aged up to 14 years old.

Complete population data for Bhutan showing how many people live in Bhutan from 1960 to 2024

Historical dataset showing total population for Bhutan by year from 1950 to 2025.

Comprehensive socio-economic dataset for Bhutan including population demographics, economic indicators, geographic data, and social statistics. This dataset covers key metrics such as GDP, population density, area, capital city, and regional classifications.

Graph and download economic data for Population Growth for Bhutan (SPPOPGROWBTN) from 1961 to 2024 about Bhutan, population, and rate.

Actual value and historical data chart for Bhutan Population Female Percent Of Total

Actual value and historical data chart for Bhutan Population Growth Annual Percent

Bhutan BT: Population: Female: Ages 15-19: % of Female Population data was reported at 9.119 % in 2023. This records a decrease from the previous number of 9.418 % for 2022. Bhutan BT: Population: Female: Ages 15-19: % of Female Population data is updated yearly, averaging 10.112 % from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2023, with 64 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 12.464 % in 2006 and a record low of 9.119 % in 2023. Bhutan BT: Population: Female: Ages 15-19: % of Female Population data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Bhutan – Table BT.World Bank.WDI: Population and Urbanization Statistics. Female population between the ages 15 to 19 as a percentage of the total female population.;United Nations Population Division. World Population Prospects: 2024 Revision.;;

Bhutan BT: Population: Total data was reported at 786,385.000 Person in 2023. This records an increase from the previous number of 780,914.000 Person for 2022. Bhutan BT: Population: Total data is updated yearly, averaging 555,829.500 Person from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2023, with 64 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 786,385.000 Person in 2023 and a record low of 224,084.000 Person in 1960. Bhutan BT: Population: Total data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Bhutan – Table BT.World Bank.WDI: Population and Urbanization Statistics. Total population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all residents regardless of legal status or citizenship. The values shown are midyear estimates.;(1) United Nations Population Division. World Population Prospects: 2024 Revision; (2) Statistical databases and publications from national statistical offices; (3) Eurostat: Demographic Statistics; (4) United Nations Statistics Division. Population and Vital Statistics Report (various years).;Sum;Relevance to gender indicator: disaggregating the population composition by gender will help a country in projecting its demand for social services on a gender basis.

Graph and download economic data for Population Ages 0 to 14 for Bhutan (SPPOP0014TOZSBTN) from 1960 to 2024 about Bhutan, 0 to 14 years, and population.

Bhutan BT: Population: Male: Ages 40-44: % of Male Population data was reported at 7.495 % in 2022. This records an increase from the previous number of 7.227 % for 2021. Bhutan BT: Population: Male: Ages 40-44: % of Male Population data is updated yearly, averaging 5.476 % from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2022, with 63 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 7.495 % in 2022 and a record low of 4.737 % in 2000. Bhutan BT: Population: Male: Ages 40-44: % of Male Population data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Bhutan – Table BT.World Bank.WDI: Population and Urbanization Statistics. Male population between the ages 40 to 44 as a percentage of the total male population.;United Nations Population Division. World Population Prospects: 2022 Revision.;;

About this dataset

Context

This list ranks the 50 states in the United States by Bhutanese population, as estimated by the United States Census Bureau. It also highlights population changes in each state over the past five years.

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, including:

• 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
• 2014-2018 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
• 2009-2013 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

Variables / Data Columns

• Rank by Bhutanese Population: This column displays the rank of state in the United States by their Bhutanese population, using the most recent ACS data available.
• State: The State for which the rank is shown in the previous column.
• Bhutanese Population: The Bhutanese population of the state is shown in this column.
• % of Total State Population: This shows what percentage of the total state population identifies as Bhutanese. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.
• % of Total United States Bhutanese Population: This tells us how much of the entire United States Bhutanese population lives in that state. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.
• 5 Year Rank Trend: This column displays the rank trend across the last 5 years.

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Margin of Error

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Graph and download economic data for Population ages 65 and above for Bhutan (SPPOP65UPTOZSBTN) from 1960 to 2024 about Bhutan, 65-years +, and population.