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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
Access to electricity
100%

% of population·2024

Published observation

Over time

Full published history
Bhutan2024 · 100%
02550751001960199320252000: 31.1%2001: 40.2%2002: 44.1%2003: 41.1%2004: 51.9%2005: 59.8%2006: 59.7%2007: 71.8%2008: 67.6%2009: 71.5%2010: 73.3%2011: 81.8%2012: 91.5%2013: 87.4%2014: 91.4%2015: 95.4%2016: 99.3%2017: 97.7%2018: 100%2019: 100%2020: 100%2021: 100%2022: 100%2023: 100%2024: 100%

Access to electricity is the percentage of population with access to electricity. Electrification data are collected from industry, national surveys and international sources.

Country context

Bhutan in perspective

Region
South Asia
Capital
Thimphu
Country code
BTN

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