Asia · Southern Asia
Capital: Thimphu
Bhutan
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Country Blitz power profile
Overall rank #163
Bhutan's Country Blitz power profile compares population, GDP, military expenditure, research-and-development spending, and manufacturing output across every playable country. A lower numerical rank represents a stronger position in that category.
Population
796,682
#163 of 196
17th percentile
2025 · World Bank WDI / UN population sources
View data source ↗GDP (Nominal)
$3.58B
#165 of 196
16th percentile
2025 · World Bank WDI
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Data unavailable
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R&D Spending
$3.3M
#136 of 196
31st percentile
2024 · UNESCO UIS and World Bank WDI
View data source ↗Manufacturing Output
$221.5M
#158 of 196
19th percentile
2024 · World Bank WDI
View data source ↗Quick facts
- Capital
- Thimphu
- Region
- Asia
- Subregion
- Southern Asia
- Country code
- BTN
Three interesting facts
Bhutan shares land borders with 2 countries: China and India.
Bhutan spans roughly 38,394 square kilometers, placing it around 133rd by area in this factbook.
More than one currency is commonly recognized in Bhutan, including Bhutanese Ngultrum and Indian Rupee.
Geography
Bhutan on the map
Bhutan is located in Southern Asia, between China and India. Its terrain is mostly mountainous with some fertile valleys and savanna. The climate varies, tropical in southern plains, cool winters and hot summers in central valleys, severe winters and cool summers in Himalayas. In area, the country is slightly larger than Maryland, about one-half the size of Indiana.
Economy
Economic profile
Bhutan's economy is characterized by hydropower investments spurring economic development, Gross National Happiness economy, sharp poverty declines, low inflation, strong monetary and fiscal policies, stable currency, fairly resilient response to COVID-19, key economic and strategic relations with India, climate vulnerabilities. Major industries include cement, wood products, processed fruits, alcoholic beverages, calcium carbide, tourism. Important agricultural products include rice, milk, potatoes, root vegetables, maize, oranges, areca nuts, chillies/peppers, pumpkins/squash, carrots/turnips (2023). Notable exports include iron alloys, aircraft, dolomite, semi-finished iron, cement (2023).
Demographics
People and population
Bhutan has an estimated population of 784,043. Languages spoken include Sharchopkha 28%, Dzongkha (official) 24%, Lhotshamkha 22%, other 26% (includes foreign languages) (2005 est.). The population includes Ngalop (also known as Bhote) 50%, ethnic Nepali 35% (predominantly Lhotshampas), indigenous or migrant tribes 15%. The urban population represents 44.4% of total population (2023).
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