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South Asia · Country statistics

Bhutan

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At a glance

Latest published figures · reporting years differ
Population796.68K2025 · peopleGross domestic product$3.58B2025 · current US$GDP per capita$4.49K2025 · current US$ / personLife expectancy at birth73.32024 · yearsInternet use91.3%2024 · % of populationForest area71.6%2023 · % of land area
Adult literacy
64.9%

% of people aged 15+·2022

Published observation

Over time

Full published history
Bhutan2022 · 64.9%
016.6433.2849.9266.561960199320252005: 52.8%2012: 55.3%2017: 66.6%2022: 64.9%

Adult literacy rate is the percentage of people ages 15 and above who can both read and write with understanding a short simple statement about their everyday life.

Country context

Bhutan in perspective

Region
South Asia
Capital
Thimphu
Country code
BTN

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