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Bhutan Population Pyramid 2026

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2026
Population: 802,214

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Summary

Bhutan in 2026

In 2026, Bhutan has an estimated population of 802,214 people. A decade earlier, in 2016, the population was 747,866; it has grown by 7.3% since.

Half of the population is younger than 31.9 years; 19.8% are children under 15 and 6.8% are 65 or older. The pyramid is constrictive: cohorts of children are smaller than those of their parents, reflecting low fertility and an ageing population.

Ranks #166 of 201 by population Ranks #98 of 201 by median age Ranks #123 of 201 by growth

Share of the population by age group, 1950–2100

Data source: United Nations World Population Prospects, 2024 revision (medium variant) — last updated July 2024.

Key indicators for Bhutan
Population
802,214
Median age
31.9
0-14 %
19.8%
65+ %
6.8%
Child dependency
27.0
Old-age dependency
9.2
Region
ASIA
Pyramid shape
Constrictive
Population 2050
882,340
Population 2100
690,432
What is driving the change
Births per woman
Total fertility rate, 1960–2023
1234567
1960Replacement level (2.1)2023 · 1.46

The fertility rate of Bhutan was 1.46 births per woman in 2023, under the 2.1 needed to replace each generation.

Source: World Bank World Development Indicators, latest available year.

Life expectancy at birth
Years, 1960–2023
Total Women Men
304050607080
19602023 · 73.0

A child born there in 2023 could expect to live 73.0 years on average (75.0 years for girls, 71.3 for boys).

Source: World Bank World Development Indicators, latest available year.

People supported per 100 workers
Dependency ratios, 1950–2100
Children Older adults
22456890
19502100
Migration to and from Bhutan
Where immigrants come from (2024)

51,447 immigrants live in Bhutan, 6.5% of the population.

India48,810
China986
Nepal780
United States of America147
Japan137
Where emigrants live (2024)

66,145 people born in Bhutan live in other countries.

Nepal26,552
Australia25,363
India6,555
Canada6,227
Denmark617
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Immigration statistics Origin of migrant stocks map

Source: United Nations International Migrant Stock 2024.

How Bhutan compares with its neighbours
Country Population Median age Relative size
Bhutan 802,214 31.9
Maldives 531,517 34.4
Sri Lanka 23,348,315 34.6
Nepal 29,629,410 26.7
Afghanistan 45,047,069 18.5
Frequently asked questions about Bhutan's population
How many people live in Bhutan in 2026?
In 2026, Bhutan's population is estimated at 802,214.
Is the population of Bhutan increasing or decreasing?
Yes, growing: up 7.3% from 2016, with a projected population of 882,340 in 2050.
How old is the population of Bhutan?
Bhutan's median age is 31.9 years.
How many children and older people live in Bhutan?
6.8% of Bhutan's population is 65 or older, and 19.8% is under 15.
What shape is Bhutan's population pyramid, and what does it mean?
Bhutan's pyramid is constrictive — narrower at the base than the middle, the signature of sustained low fertility and population ageing.

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