Bhutan

Kingdom of Bhutan

Asia
Southern Asia
BT
Independent
UN Member

Overview

Key information and facts

Government type

Constitutional Monarchy (Democratic)

Capital City

Thimphu

27.47°, 89.63°

Official Languages

Dzongkha

Population

771.6K

Total Area

38.4K km²

Population Density

20.1 people per km²

Currency

Bhutanese ngultrum, Indian rupee (Nu., ₹)

Week Start

monday

Driving Side

left

Society & Demographics

Population and social indicators

771,612

Total Population

72.97 years

Life Expectancy

Social Indicators

Fertility Rate

2023
1.46 births/woman

Population Growth

2023
0.7%

Internet Users

2023
88.4%

Economy

Economic and financial indicators

$2.9B

Gross Domestic Product

$15.1K

GDP per Capita

Economic Indicators

GDP Growth

2022
5.2%

Unemployment Rate

2024
2.9%

Gini Index

2022
28.5

National Symbols

Official Flag

The flag of Bhutan is divided diagonally, from the lower hoist-side corner to the upper fly-side corner, into an upper yellow and a lower orange triangle. A fly-side facing white dragon holding four jewels in its claws is situated along the boundary of the two triangles.

Coat of Arms

Bhutan coat of arms

Situation Map

Bordering Countries

CHN
IND

Codes & Metadata

Technical identifiers and contact information

Country Codes

ISO2: BT
ISO3: BTN
CIOC: BHU
FIFA: BHU

Top-Level Domain

.bt

Calling Code

+975

Time Zones (UTC)

UTC+06:00

Note: The information on this page has been compiled from authoritative sources. While every effort is made to ensure accuracy, please note that some figures may not be current or entirely precise.