Population aged 25-64 years (thousands), annual growth rate in Bhutan
Bhutan: Population aged 25-64 years (thousands), annual growth rate was 1.75 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Population aged 25-64 years (thousands), annual growth rate in Bhutan, 1971–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 2025, population aged 25-64 years (thousands), annual growth rate in Bhutan stood at 1.75 % change on previous year.
The figure is down 16.6% on the previous year and down 39.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, population aged 25-64 years (thousands), annual growth rate in Bhutan peaked at 3.79 % change on previous year in 2005 and was at its lowest, -8.47 % change on previous year, in 1993.
Bhutan ranks 81st of 233 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.
Population aged 25-64 years (thousands), annual growth rate in Bhutan, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 3.77 % change on previous year | — |
| 1972 | 3.76 % change on previous year | -0.5% |
| 1973 | 3.7 % change on previous year | -1.4% |
| 1974 | 3.4 % change on previous year | -8.3% |
| 1975 | 3.49 % change on previous year | +2.8% |
| 1976 | 3.34 % change on previous year | -4.5% |
| 1977 | 3.3 % change on previous year | -1.2% |
| 1978 | 3.27 % change on previous year | -0.9% |
| 1979 | 3.24 % change on previous year | -0.9% |
| 1980 | 3.14 % change on previous year | -3.0% |
| 1981 | 3.04 % change on previous year | -3.3% |
| 1982 | 2.95 % change on previous year | -2.9% |
| 1983 | 2.86 % change on previous year | -3.1% |
| 1984 | 2.84 % change on previous year | -0.4% |
| 1985 | 2.79 % change on previous year | -1.9% |
| 1986 | 2.76 % change on previous year | -1.0% |
| 1987 | 2.74 % change on previous year | -0.9% |
| 1988 | 2.71 % change on previous year | -1.0% |
| 1989 | 2.69 % change on previous year | -0.8% |
| 1990 | 2.68 % change on previous year | -0.2% |
| 1991 | 2.21 % change on previous year | -17.6% |
| 1992 | 0.8232 % change on previous year | -62.8% |
| 1993 | -8.47 % change on previous year | -1129.0% |
| 1994 | 0.7327 % change on previous year | -108.6% |
| 1995 | -0.6877 % change on previous year | -193.9% |
| 1996 | -1.29 % change on previous year | +88.2% |
| 1997 | 2.28 % change on previous year | -276.4% |
| 1998 | 2.35 % change on previous year | +2.7% |
| 1999 | 2.9 % change on previous year | +23.6% |
| 2000 | 2.9 % change on previous year | +0.2% |
| 2001 | 2.99 % change on previous year | +3.1% |
| 2002 | 3.14 % change on previous year | +5.0% |
| 2003 | 3.34 % change on previous year | +6.4% |
| 2004 | 3.57 % change on previous year | +6.7% |
| 2005 | 3.79 % change on previous year | +6.3% |
| 2006 | 3.38 % change on previous year | -10.9% |
| 2007 | 2.97 % change on previous year | -12.2% |
| 2008 | 2.91 % change on previous year | -1.8% |
| 2009 | 2.85 % change on previous year | -2.1% |
| 2010 | 2.78 % change on previous year | -2.4% |
| 2011 | 2.75 % change on previous year | -1.1% |
| 2012 | 2.75 % change on previous year | -0.0% |
| 2013 | 2.79 % change on previous year | +1.5% |
| 2014 | 2.85 % change on previous year | +2.3% |
| 2015 | 2.88 % change on previous year | +0.9% |
| 2016 | 2.85 % change on previous year | -1.1% |
| 2017 | 2.77 % change on previous year | -2.8% |
| 2018 | 3.31 % change on previous year | +19.6% |
| 2019 | 3.08 % change on previous year | -6.9% |
| 2020 | 2.83 % change on previous year | -8.2% |
| 2021 | 2.57 % change on previous year | -9.2% |
| 2022 | 2.35 % change on previous year | -8.5% |
| 2023 | 2.19 % change on previous year | -6.8% |
| 2024 | 2.1 % change on previous year | -4.1% |
| 2025 | 1.75 % change on previous year | -16.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 3.47 % change on previous year | 3.24 % change on previous year | 3.77 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1980s | 2.85 % change on previous year | 2.69 % change on previous year | 3.14 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.3528 % change on previous year | -8.47 % change on previous year | 2.9 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 3.18 % change on previous year | 2.85 % change on previous year | 3.79 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.88 % change on previous year | 2.75 % change on previous year | 3.31 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.3 % change on previous year | 1.75 % change on previous year | 2.83 % change on previous year | 6 |
Countries ranked near Bhutan
- 78 Ecuador 1.83 % change on previous year compare
- 79 Paraguay 1.81 % change on previous year compare
- 80 Equatorial Guinea 1.8 % change on previous year compare
- 82 India 1.72 % change on previous year compare
- 83 Gibraltar 1.71 % change on previous year compare
- 84 Western Sahara 1.63 % change on previous year compare
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 population aged 25-64 years (thousands), annual growth rate in Bhutan?
- Population aged 25-64 years (thousands), annual growth rate in Bhutan was 1.75 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest population aged 25-64 years (thousands), annual growth rate recorded in Bhutan?
- The highest recorded value was 3.79 % change on previous year in 2005.
- What is the lowest population aged 25-64 years (thousands), annual growth rate recorded in Bhutan?
- The lowest recorded value was -8.47 % change on previous year in 1993.
- How does Bhutan rank for population aged 25-64 years (thousands), annual growth rate?
- Bhutan ranks 81st out of 233 countries with data for 2025.
- Is population aged 25-64 years (thousands), annual growth rate rising or falling in Bhutan?
- Over the last ten years it is down 39.2%. 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 Population aged 25-64 years (thousands), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Population aged 25-64 years (thousands). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Population aged 25-64 years UNESCO Institute for Statistics
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The year-on-year percentage change in Population aged 25-64 years (thousands). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.