Bhutan

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Bhutan is located in Southern Asia. Its capital is Thimphu, and it has a population of 796,682 people (reference year: 2025). The country covers an area of 38,394 square kilometers (approximately 14,824 square miles). Its currency is Bhutanese ngultrum. The population density is approximately 21 people per square kilometer. Bhutan shares land borders with 2 countries: China and India.

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Bhutan at a glance

Economy of Bhutan

Latest available economic indicators from the World Bank.

Source: World Bank Open Data

Demographic indicators

Latest available data from the World Bank.

Source: World Bank Open Data

Population and society indicators

Latest available indicators from the World Bank.

Source: World Bank Open Data

Health and education indicators

Latest available indicators from the World Bank.

Source: World Bank Open Data

Environment and energy indicators

Latest available indicators from the World Bank.

Source: World Bank Open Data

Consumer goods and services price level

International price level comparison indicator from the World Bank.

This index supports comparisons between countries. It is not a monthly cost in euros or dollars and does not provide individual rent or product prices.

Source: World Bank Open Data

Price levels by category

Comparison with the EU-27 average (EU = 100).

A value of 120 means prices are 20% above the EU average. These are comparative indices, not amounts in euros.

Source: Eurostat

Countries bordering Bhutan

CN

China

CapitalBeijing

Population1,406,585,000

IN

India

CapitalNew Delhi

Population1,463,865,525