Quick Data on Bhutan
| Short Name | Bhutan |
| Capital | Thimphu |
| Long Name | Kingdom of Bhutan |
| Country Code | BT |
| Continent | Asia |
| Total Area | 38,394 sq km |
| Population | 782,318 |
| Language | Dzongkha |
| Nationality | Bhutanese (singular and plural) |
Geography of Bhutan
As a country in South Asia, with coordinates at 27 30 N, 90 30 E, Bhutan neighbors China 477 km, India 659 km. The terrain in Bhutan is described as mostly mountainous with some fertile valleys and savanna, with an average elevation point of 2,220 m. The climate of Bhutan: varies; tropical in southern plains; cool winters and hot summers in central valleys; severe winters and cool summers in Himalayas.
| Surface Total | 38,394 sq km |
| Land Surface | 38,394 sq km |
| Water Surface | 0 sq km |
| Land Boundaries | 1,136 km |
| Neighbor Countries | China 477 km, India 659 km |
| Coastline | 0 km |
| Lowest Elevation Point | Drangeme Chhu 97 m |
| Highest Elevation Point | Gangkar Puensum 7,570 m |
Resources of Bhutan
The country enjoys many types of natural resources, with the main ones being timber, hydropower, gypsum, calcium carbonate. The agricultural land occupies 13.60% of Bhutan, while the land covered with forests is estimated at 85.50%.
| Percent of Total Land | Surface Sq km | Data | |
| Agricultural Land | 13.60% | 5,222 sq km | 2011 est. |
| Irrigated Land | 320 sq km | 2012 | |
| Forest Land | 85.50% | 32,827 sq km | 2011 est. |
| Other Land | 0.90% | 346 sq km | 2011 est. |
Population of Bhutan
The population of the country is estimated at 782,318 people, with the biggest urban area having 203,000 THIMPHU (capital) (2018). Known as Bhutanese (singular and plural), the people from Bhutan come from diversified ethnic groups such as Ngalop (also known as Bhote) 50%, ethnic Nepali 35% (predominantly Lhotshampas), indigenous or migrant tribes 15%. The official language is Dzongkha. Religions: Lamaistic Buddhist 75.3%, Indian- and Nepali-influenced Hinduism 22.1%, other 2.6% (2005 est.).
| Population | 782,318 |
| Nationality | Bhutanese (singular and plural) |
| Official Language | Dzongkha |
| Other Languages | Sharchhopka 28%, Dzongkha (official) 24%, Lhotshamkha 22%, other 26% (includes foreign languages) (2005 est.) |
| Birth Rate | 16.3 births / 1000 population (2020 est.) |
| Death Rate | 6.3 deaths / 1000 population (2020 est.) |
| Urban Population | 42.30% of total population (2020) |
| Physicians Density | 0.4 physicians/1,000 population (2017) |
| Hospital Beds Density | 1.7 beds/1,000 population (2012) |
Governing Type of Bhutan
Bhutan is a constitutional monarchy. The legal system makes use of civil law based on Buddhist religious law.
| Governing Type | constitutional monarchy |
| Citizenship by Birth | no |
| Citizenship by Descent | the father must be a citizen of Bhutan |
| Dual Citizenship | no |
| Residency Requirement for Naturalization | 10 years |
| Suffrage Vote | 18 years of age; universal |
Economy of Bhutan
From a population total of 782,318, the labor force is 397,900 (2017 est.). The main products in agriculture are: rice, corn, root crops, citrus; dairy products, eggs. Among the main industries considerable for the economy are: cement, wood products, processed fruits, alcoholic beverages, calcium carbide, tourism. Its exports cover electricity (to India), ferrosilicon, cement, cardamom, calcium carbide, steel rods/bars, dolomite, gypsum. The main import products are: fuel and lubricants, airplanes, machinery and parts, rice, motor vehicles.
| Exports | $554.6 million (2017 est.) |
| Imports | $1.025 billion (2017 est.) |
| Export Partners | India 95.3% (2017) |
| Import Partners | India 89.5% (2017) |
| GDP / Capita | $9,000 (2017 est.) |
| Electricity Production | 7.883 billion kWh (2016 est.) |
| Electrification Rate | electrification – total population: 100% (2016) |
| Internet Users | 313,347 |
| Internet Penetration Rate | 41.80% (July 2016 est.) |
For latest imports and exports data we recommend checking the website for the National Bank of Bhutan, statistics sectio
