Net migration metrics in Bhutan
Bhutan: Net migration metrics was 291 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
291
Change on year
unchanged
World rank
92nd
of 236 countries
All-time high
3,996
in 2002
All-time low
-65,900
in 1992
Years of data
74
1950–2023
Net migration metrics in Bhutan, 1950–2023
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
Bhutan recorded 291 for net migration metrics in 2023.
The figure is down 5.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, net migration metrics in Bhutan peaked at 3,996 in 2002 and was at its lowest, -65,900, in 1992.
Bhutan ranks 92nd of 236 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Net migration metrics in Bhutan, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 976 | — |
| 1951 | 1,074 | +10.0% |
| 1952 | 1,074 | +0.0% |
| 1953 | 1,180 | +9.9% |
| 1954 | 1,180 | +0.0% |
| 1955 | 1,286 | +9.0% |
| 1956 | 1,286 | +0.0% |
| 1957 | 1,384 | +7.6% |
| 1958 | 1,384 | +0.0% |
| 1959 | 1,481 | +7.0% |
| 1960 | 1,481 | +0.0% |
| 1961 | 1,586 | +7.1% |
| 1962 | 2,096 | +32.2% |
| 1963 | 2,096 | +0.0% |
| 1964 | 2,196 | +4.8% |
| 1965 | 2,307 | +5.1% |
| 1966 | 2,407 | +4.3% |
| 1967 | 2,493 | +3.6% |
| 1968 | 2,593 | +4.0% |
| 1969 | 2,700 | +4.1% |
| 1970 | 2,700 | +0.0% |
| 1971 | 2,700 | +0.0% |
| 1972 | 2,700 | +0.0% |
| 1973 | 2,700 | +0.0% |
| 1974 | 2,700 | +0.0% |
| 1975 | 2,700 | +0.0% |
| 1976 | 2,700 | +0.0% |
| 1977 | 2,700 | +0.0% |
| 1978 | 2,700 | +0.0% |
| 1979 | 2,493 | -7.7% |
| 1980 | 2,307 | -7.5% |
| 1981 | 2,096 | -9.1% |
| 1982 | 1,897 | -9.5% |
| 1983 | 1,897 | +0.0% |
| 1984 | 1,779 | -6.2% |
| 1985 | 1,694 | -4.8% |
| 1986 | 1,586 | -6.4% |
| 1987 | 1,481 | -6.6% |
| 1988 | 1,286 | -13.2% |
| 1989 | 1,180 | -8.2% |
| 1990 | -1,000 | -184.7% |
| 1991 | -9,522 | +852.2% |
| 1992 | -65,900 | +592.1% |
| 1993 | -9,800 | -85.1% |
| 1994 | -17,997 | +83.6% |
| 1995 | -21,501 | +19.5% |
| 1996 | -1,998 | -90.7% |
| 1997 | -1,994 | -0.2% |
| 1998 | 486 | -124.4% |
| 1999 | 3,542 | +628.8% |
| 2000 | 3,940 | +11.2% |
| 2001 | 3,874 | -1.7% |
| 2002 | 3,996 | +3.1% |
| 2003 | 3,921 | -1.9% |
| 2004 | 3,642 | -7.1% |
| 2005 | 848 | -76.7% |
| 2006 | -1,283 | -251.3% |
| 2007 | -1,553 | +21.0% |
| 2008 | -1,538 | -1.0% |
| 2009 | -1,305 | -15.1% |
| 2010 | -922 | -29.3% |
| 2011 | -464 | -49.7% |
| 2012 | 20 | -104.3% |
| 2013 | 309 | +1445.0% |
| 2014 | 452 | +46.3% |
| 2015 | 450 | -0.4% |
| 2016 | 1,116 | +148.0% |
| 2017 | 287 | -74.3% |
| 2018 | 287 | +0.0% |
| 2019 | 287 | +0.0% |
| 2020 | 287 | +0.0% |
| 2021 | 287 | +0.0% |
| 2022 | 291 | +1.4% |
| 2023 | 291 | +0.0% |
Bhutan compared with similar countries
- Bhutan's 291 is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is -6,004. (47 countries reporting)
- Bhutan's 291 is above the median for South Asia, which is -218,896. (6 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Net migration metrics in Bhutan changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | +1445.0% | 20 | 309 |
| 1991 | -852.2% | -1,000 | -9,522 |
| 1999 | +628.8% | 486 | 3,542 |
| 1992 | -592.1% | -9,522 | -65,900 |
| 2006 | -251.3% | 848 | -1,283 |
| 1990 | -184.7% | 1,180 | -1,000 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 1,230 | 976 | 1,481 | 10 |
| 1960s | 2,196 | 1,481 | 2,700 | 10 |
| 1970s | 2,679 | 2,493 | 2,700 | 10 |
| 1980s | 1,720 | 1,180 | 2,307 | 10 |
| 1990s | -12,568 | -65,900 | 3,542 | 10 |
| 2000s | 1,454 | -1,553 | 3,996 | 10 |
| 2010s | 182.2 | -922 | 1,116 | 10 |
| 2020s | 289 | 287 | 291 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Bhutan
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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 net migration metrics in Bhutan?
- Net migration metrics in Bhutan was 291 in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest net migration metrics recorded in Bhutan?
- The highest recorded value was 3,996 in 2002.
- What is the lowest net migration metrics recorded in Bhutan?
- The lowest recorded value was -65,900 in 1992.
- How does Bhutan rank for net migration metrics?
- Bhutan ranks 92nd out of 236 countries with data for 2023.
- Is net migration metrics rising or falling in Bhutan?
- Over the last ten years it is down 5.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Bhutan data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Net migration metrics. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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