Number of children under 5, by world region in Bhutan
Bhutan: Number of children under 5, by world region was 27,662 people in 2100. ▼ Falling
Number of children under 5, by world region in Bhutan, 2024–2100
Source: UN, World Population Prospects (2024) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in people.
Analysis
In 2100, number of children under 5, by world region in Bhutan stood at 27,662 people. That is the lowest value across all 77 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 0.6% on the previous year and down 4.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, number of children under 5, by world region in Bhutan peaked at 48,777 people in 2025 and was at its lowest, 27,662 people, in 2100.
That places Bhutan 171st out of 236 countries with data for 2100, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 77 years of available data.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 48,470 people | 47,997 people | 48,777 people | 6 |
| 2030s | 47,182 people | 46,302 people | 47,781 people | 10 |
| 2040s | 43,492 people | 40,585 people | 45,920 people | 10 |
| 2050s | 37,897 people | 36,581 people | 39,934 people | 10 |
| 2060s | 35,809 people | 35,077 people | 36,435 people | 10 |
| 2070s | 33,543 people | 32,065 people | 34,883 people | 10 |
| 2080s | 30,253 people | 29,039 people | 31,679 people | 10 |
| 2090s | 28,250 people | 27,820 people | 28,830 people | 10 |
| 2100s | 27,662 people | 27,662 people | 27,662 people | 1 |
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More population data for Bhutan
- Population growth rate, by level of development -0.7% (2100)
- Population density 18.1 people per km² (2100)
- World population growth -0.7% (2100)
- Total fertility rate vs. wanted fertility rate 1.45 births per woman (2024)
- Fertility rate vs. unmet need for contraception 1.45 births per woman (2024)
- Total fertility rate vs. contraceptive prevalence 1.45 births per woman (2024)
- Natural population growth rate 0.7% (2023)
- Fertility rate: births per woman 1.46 live births per woman (2023)
- Fertility rate vs. GDP per capita 1.46 live births per woman (2023)
- Children per woman vs. Natural population growth 0.7% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is number of children under 5, by world region in Bhutan?
- Number of children under 5, by world region in Bhutan was 27,662 people in 2100, according to UN, World Population Prospects (2024) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest number of children under 5, by world region recorded in Bhutan?
- The highest recorded value was 48,777 people in 2025.
- What is the lowest number of children under 5, by world region recorded in Bhutan?
- The lowest recorded value was 27,662 people in 2100.
- How does Bhutan rank for number of children under 5, by world region?
- Bhutan ranks 171st out of 236 countries with data for 2100.
- Is number of children under 5, by world region rising or falling in Bhutan?
- Over the last ten years it is down 4.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- 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 Number of children under 5, by world region. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
The total population, measured on 1 July of the year shown. This only includes people aged 0-4. Future projections are based on the UN's medium scenario.