Natural population growth, annual growth rate in Bhutan

Bhutan: Natural population growth, annual growth rate was -1.67 % change on previous year in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
-1.67 % change on previous year
Change on year
down 1,948.3%
World rank
143rd
of 236 countries
All-time high
9.98 % change on previous year
in 2020
All-time low
-13.66 % change on previous year
in 2017
Years of data
73
1951–2023

Natural population growth, annual growth rate in Bhutan, 1951–2023

-15-10-50510195119872023

Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.

Analysis

In 2023, natural population growth, annual growth rate in Bhutan stood at -1.67 % change on previous year.

That represents a change of down 1,948.3% on the previous year and up 63.4% over ten years.

Over the whole period, natural population growth, annual growth rate in Bhutan peaked at 9.98 % change on previous year in 2020 and was at its lowest, -13.66 % change on previous year, in 2017.

That places Bhutan 143rd out of 236 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1950s 0.4114 % change on previous year 0.3002 % change on previous year 0.6199 % change on previous year 9
1960s 1.45 % change on previous year 1.03 % change on previous year 1.7 % change on previous year 10
1970s 1.03 % change on previous year 0.5824 % change on previous year 1.32 % change on previous year 10
1980s -0.2114 % change on previous year -0.952 % change on previous year 0.3329 % change on previous year 10
1990s -3.55 % change on previous year -7.05 % change on previous year 2.45 % change on previous year 10
2000s -3.68 % change on previous year -9.51 % change on previous year 0.1823 % change on previous year 10
2010s -7.18 % change on previous year -13.66 % change on previous year -4.55 % change on previous year 10
2020s 2.03 % change on previous year -1.67 % change on previous year 9.98 % change on previous year 4

Countries ranked near Bhutan

  1. 140 French Guiana -1.59 % change on previous year compare
  2. 141 Iran (Islamic Republic of) -1.64 % change on previous year compare
  3. 142 Kuwait -1.65 % change on previous year compare
  4. 144 Timor-Leste -1.7 % change on previous year compare
  5. 145 Equatorial Guinea -1.73 % change on previous year compare
  6. 146 Gabon -1.76 % change on previous year compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is natural population growth, annual growth rate in Bhutan?
Natural population growth, annual growth rate in Bhutan was -1.67 % change on previous year in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest natural population growth, annual growth rate recorded in Bhutan?
The highest recorded value was 9.98 % change on previous year in 2020.
What is the lowest natural population growth, annual growth rate recorded in Bhutan?
The lowest recorded value was -13.66 % change on previous year in 2017.
How does Bhutan rank for natural population growth, annual growth rate?
Bhutan ranks 143rd out of 236 countries with data for 2023.
Is natural population growth, annual growth rate rising or falling in Bhutan?
Over the last ten years it is up 63.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Bhutan data come from?
The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Natural population growth, annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Natural population growth, annual growth rate
Unit
% change on previous year
Source
Statizoid (derived)
Licence
Derived by Statizoid from the sources named on the page
Coverage
236 places, 17,199 data points, 1951–2023
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The year-on-year percentage change in Natural population growth. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.