Einar H. Dyvik
Research expert covering Nordics and global data for society, economy, and politics
Bhutan - Statistics & Facts
Bhutan is one of the least populated countries in the Asia Pacific region, with the population increasing yearly at a rather slow pace. The majority of inhabitants are living in rural areas, but this trend is declining while urbanization continues to grow. A decrease in the average number of children born in the country made Bhutan one of the countries in South Asia with the lowest fertility rate. Moreover, a decline in numbers of the young population caused a significant increase of the Bhutanese population's median age by roughly 5 years between 2005 and 2015, with the average being expected to reach almost 41 years of age by 2050. This could have a severe impact on Bhutan's economy and healthcare.
