Migrant populations in Bhutan
Bhutan: Migrant populations was 55,705 in 2024. ▲ Rising
Latest (2024)
55,705
World rank
159th
of 228 countries
All-time high
55,705
in 2024
All-time low
23,807
in 1990
Years of data
8
1990–2024
Migrant populations in Bhutan, 1990–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for migrant populations in Bhutan is 55,705, measured in 2024. That is the highest value across all 8 years on record.
The figure is up 9.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, migrant populations in Bhutan peaked at 55,705 in 2024 and was at its lowest, 23,807, in 1990.
That places Bhutan 159th out of 228 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
Migrant populations in Bhutan, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 23,807 | — |
| 1995 | 27,972 | +17.5% |
| 2000 | 32,137 | +14.9% |
| 2005 | 40,279 | +25.3% |
| 2010 | 48,420 | +20.2% |
| 2015 | 51,106 | +5.5% |
| 2020 | 53,612 | +4.9% |
| 2024 | 55,705 | +3.9% |
Bhutan compared with similar countries
- Bhutan's 55,705 is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 195,937, 28% of the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Bhutan's 55,705 is below the median for South Asia, which is 272,909, 20% of the median. (6 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 25,890 | 23,807 | 27,972 | 2 |
| 2000s | 36,208 | 32,137 | 40,279 | 2 |
| 2010s | 49,763 | 48,420 | 51,106 | 2 |
| 2020s | 54,658 | 53,612 | 55,705 | 2 |
Countries ranked near Bhutan
More population data for Bhutan
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate -0.716 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate 0.0644 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate -0.716 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate -0.7852 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 874.29 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 0.5776 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.5679 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate -0.739 (2100)
- Population density 18.1 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 27,662 (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is migrant populations in Bhutan?
- Migrant populations in Bhutan was 55,705 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest migrant populations recorded in Bhutan?
- The highest recorded value was 55,705 in 2024.
- What is the lowest migrant populations recorded in Bhutan?
- The lowest recorded value was 23,807 in 1990.
- How does Bhutan rank for migrant populations?
- Bhutan ranks 159th out of 228 countries with data for 2024.
- Is migrant populations rising or falling in Bhutan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 9.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Bhutan data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Migrant populations. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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