What is the Population of Bhutan?
Facts last checked 9 October 2026.
Bhutan has a population of approximately 784,043 people, making it the 161st most populated country of the 196 countries covered on this site — around less than 0.01% of the world's population. With a land area of 38,394 km², the population density is roughly 20 people per km².
| Population | 784,043 |
|---|---|
| Population rank | 161st of 196 |
| Share of world population | less than 0.01% |
| Area | 38,394 km² |
| Population density | 20 / km² |
| Demonym | Bhutanese |
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Countries with a similar population
| Country | Population | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Bhutan | 784,043 | 161st |
| Djibouti | 1,066,809 | 158th |
| Comoros | 919,901 | 159th |
| Fiji | 900,869 | 160th |
| Guyana | 772,975 | 162nd |
| Solomon Islands | 750,325 | 163rd |
| Luxembourg | 681,973 | 164th |
Bhutan compared with its neighbours
Bhutan in context
- Bhutan covers 38,394 km², making it the 133rd largest of the 196 countries on this site.
- It shares a land border with 2 countries: China, India.
- Bhutan is landlocked, with no direct coastline.
- With 784,043 people, Bhutan holds less than 0.1% of the population of Southern Asia.
- Traffic drives on the left, and calendars start the week on Monday.
- Bhutan is a member state of the United Nations.
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Population of Bhutan — FAQ
What is the population of Bhutan?
The population of Bhutan is approximately 784,043 (784,000) based on the latest available data.
What is the population of Bhutan in 2026?
The latest estimate in our dataset puts the population of Bhutan at approximately 784,043 people (an estimate, not a live count — national statistics offices publish the official figures). Bhutan is the 161st most populated country in our dataset.
How many people live in Bhutan?
Approximately 784,043 people live in Bhutan, making it the 161st most populated country out of 196 covered on this site.
How does Bhutan rank by population?
Bhutan is the 161st most populated of the 196 countries covered on this site, with a world population share of less than 0.01%.
What is the population density of Bhutan?
Bhutan has a population density of roughly 20 people per km², based on a land area of 38,394 km².
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