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Bhutan

Asia

Capital

Thimphu

Population

786,385

Area

38,394 km²

Currency

Bhutanese Ngultrum (BTN)

Phone Code

+975

ISO Codes

BT / BTN

ISO numeric

064

Internet domain

.bt

Timezone

UTC+6

Religion

Buddhism

About Bhutan

Bhutan is a Himalayan kingdom known for prioritizing Gross National Happiness over GDP, with pristine monasteries and dramatic mountain scenery.

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Languages

Dzongkha

Bhutan in numbers

These figures are calculated from the data on this page and compared with the other 195 countries Beelad covers.

Population density	20 people per km² rank 166 of 196 (highest first); the average across all 196 countries is 60 per km²
Share of world population	0.00972 % world total: 8,091,734,930 (UN, 1 July 2023)
Share of Asia	0.0165% of its people, 0.12% of its land area
Area in square miles	14,824 1 km² = 0.386 sq mi
Closest in size	Taiwan (36,193 km²)
Closest in population	Solomon Islands (800,005 people)

Who else uses BTN?

Bhutan is the only country in our list that uses BTN.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the capital of Bhutan?

The capital of Bhutan is Thimphu.

What is the population of Bhutan?

Bhutan has a population of approximately 786,385 people.

What currency does Bhutan use?

The currency of Bhutan is the Bhutanese Ngultrum (BTN).

What languages are spoken in Bhutan?

The official or major languages of Bhutan are Dzongkha.

Did You Know?

Bhutan ranks #163 of 196 countries by population, with about 786,385 people.
Bhutan ranks #133 of 196 countries by area, covering 38,394 km².
Within Asia, Bhutan ranks #46 of 48 countries by population.
Bhutan recognises 1 official or major language(s): Dzongkha.

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Data notes and sources

Population: UN World Population Prospects 2024, estimate for 1 July 2023 (people living in the country, whatever their citizenship).
Area: total area including inland water, in km². Codes: ISO 3166-1 (alpha-2, alpha-3, numeric), ISO 4217 (currency), ITU-T E.164 (calling codes) and the IANA root zone (internet domains).
Time zone: the standard (non-daylight-saving) offset, or the range of offsets for countries with several zones.
Last reviewed: October 2026. Found an error? Tell us through the contact page.

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