Population growth rate, by level of development in Bhutan
Bhutan: Population growth rate, by level of development was -0.7% in 2100. ◆ Volatile
Population growth rate, by level of development in Bhutan, 2024–2100
Source: UN, World Population Prospects (2024) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in %.
Analysis
Bhutan recorded -0.7% for population growth rate, by level of development in 2100.
That represents a change of down 5.7% on the previous year and up 6.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, population growth rate, by level of development in Bhutan peaked at 0.7% in 2026 and was at its lowest, -0.8%, in 2087.
That places Bhutan 187th out of 236 countries with data for 2100, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.7% | 6 |
| 2030s | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.6% | 10 |
| 2040s | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.4% | 10 |
| 2050s | -0.0% | -0.1% | 0.1% | 10 |
| 2060s | -0.3% | -0.5% | -0.2% | 10 |
| 2070s | -0.6% | -0.7% | -0.4% | 10 |
| 2080s | -0.8% | -0.8% | -0.7% | 10 |
| 2090s | -0.7% | -0.8% | -0.6% | 10 |
| 2100s | -0.7% | -0.7% | -0.7% | 1 |
Countries ranked near Bhutan
More population data for Bhutan
- World population growth -0.7% (2100)
- Population density 18.1 people per km² (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 27,662 people (2100)
- Total fertility rate vs. contraceptive prevalence 1.45 births per woman (2024)
- Fertility rate vs. unmet need for contraception 1.45 births per woman (2024)
- Total fertility rate vs. wanted fertility rate 1.45 births per woman (2024)
- Fertility rate vs. Share of people who are religious 1.46 live births per woman (2023)
- Fertility rate accounting for survival until childbearing age 1.42 children per women (2023)
- Birth rate by women's age group 9.36 live births per 1,000 women aged 15-19 (2023)
- Comparison of fertility rates that account for survival of children 1.46 live births per woman (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is population growth rate, by level of development in Bhutan?
- Population growth rate, by level of development in Bhutan was -0.7% in 2100, according to UN, World Population Prospects (2024) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest population growth rate, by level of development recorded in Bhutan?
- The highest recorded value was 0.7% in 2026.
- What is the lowest population growth rate, by level of development recorded in Bhutan?
- The lowest recorded value was -0.8% in 2087.
- How does Bhutan rank for population growth rate, by level of development?
- Bhutan ranks 187th out of 236 countries with data for 2100.
- Is population growth rate, by level of development rising or falling in Bhutan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 6.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Bhutan data come from?
- The figures come from UN, World Population Prospects (2024) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Population growth rate, by level of development. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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The annual rate at which the population is growing, expressed as a percentage. Future projections are based on the UN's medium scenario.