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Bhutan

Southern Asia, Asia

Renewables %
#12of 192 countries

82.5%

World Bank 2021

About the size of Guinea-Bissau

38.4K km² against 36.1K km². Total area, REST Countries.

55% of world median

GDP per person

Method

Median among 189 other countries with data. GDP per person is not household income.

World rankings

Sovereign states with data

Highest rankings

Renewables %82.5%. World Bank 2021.12 of 192Forest %71.6%. World Bank 2021.15 of 194Education % GDP5.8% of GDP. World Bank / UNESCO 2021.30 of 176

Lowest rankings

Tourists29.8K arrivals/year. World Bank / UNWTO 2022.153 of 163Total GDP$3.0B. World Bank 2023.164 of 190Foreign Investment$10.2M. World Bank 2022.157 of 188

Neighbours

ChinaCapital: BeijingIndiaCapital: New Delhi

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Bhutan, in short

What is the capital of Bhutan?

The capital of Bhutan is Thimphu. Thimphu is the seat of national government for Bhutan, a country in Southern Asia.

What is the population of Bhutan?

Bhutan has a population of about 786,385 people, the 167th largest population in the world. Population figures come from World Bank estimates.

How big is Bhutan?

Bhutan covers 38,394 square kilometers (14,824 square miles), making Bhutan the 137th largest country in the world by area.

Which countries border Bhutan?

Bhutan borders 2 countries: China and India.

What is the life expectancy in Bhutan?

Life expectancy at birth in Bhutan is 73.0 years, the 122nd highest of any country in the world.

What continent is Bhutan in?

Bhutan is in Asia, in the Southern Asia region. Bhutan is one of 50 countries and territories in Asia.