| Area of Bhutan | 39,608.6 km² |
| Population | 759,870 |
| Population change from 1975 to 2015 | +134.7% |
| Population change from 2000 to 2015 | +42% |
| Timezone | Bhutan Time |
Map of Bhutan
Population Over Time
Years 1975 to 2015| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 323,797 | 503,968 | 535,055 | 759,870 |
| Population Density | 8.17 / km² | 12.7 / km² | 13.5 / km² | 19.2 / km² |
Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1600 to 2100| Year | Est. Population | Avg 10 Year Growth % | Avg 10 Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1600 | 18,393 | n/a | n/a |
| 1700 | 22,973 | 2.2% | 458 |
| 1800 | 29,212 | 2.4% | 623 |
| 1900 | 67,448 | 8.7% | 3,823 |
| 1910 | 74,802 | 10.9% | 7,354 |
| 1920 | 89,598 | 19.8% | 14,796 |
| 1930 | 107,311 | 19.8% | 17,713 |
| 1940 | 128,538 | 19.8% | 21,227 |
| 1950 | 153,966 | 19.8% | 25,428 |
| 1960 | 210,658 | 36.8% | 56,692 |
| 1970 | 269,900 | 28.1% | 59,242 |
| 1990 | 503,968 | 36.6% | 117,034 |
| 2000 | 535,055 | 6.2% | 31,087 |
| 2020 | 815,775 | 23.5% | 140,360 |
| 2030 | 917,561 | 12.5% | 101,786 |
| 2040 | 1,003,170 | 9.3% | 85,609 |
| 2050 | 1,073,429 | 7% | 70,259 |
| 2060 | 1,118,729 | 4.2% | 45,300 |
| 2070 | 1,133,451 | 1.3% | 14,722 |
| 2080 | 1,121,286 | -1.1% | -12,165 |
| 2090 | 1,087,838 | -3% | -33,448 |
| 2100 | 1,042,647 | -4.2% | -45,191 |
1. JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
2. CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
3. [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.Top Region in Bhutan
Region in Bhutan
| Name | Area | Population | Population Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thimphu District | 0.869 km² | 11 | 32.8 / mi² |
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