BTN · South Asia / South Asia
Total Population
0.80 million
(2025)
Life Expectancy
73.3 years
Population Growth
Demographic Indicators
| Indicator | Value | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 796,682 persons | 2025 |
| Population Growth (%) | 0.65 percent | 2025 |
| Population Density | 20.6 people per sq. km | 2023 |
| Birth Rate | 12.53 per 1,000 people | 2024 |
| Death Rate | 6.07 per 1,000 people | 2024 |
| Fertility Rate | 1.45 births per woman | 2024 |
| Life Expectancy | 73.3 years | 2024 |
| Infant Mortality Rate | 13.7 per 1,000 live births | 2024 |
| Literacy Rate | 64.9 percent | 2022 |
| Urban Population (%) | 43.4 percent | 2025 |
Languages
Sharchopkha
Official
28.0%
Other
Official
26.0%
Dzongkha
Official
24.0%
Lhotshamkha
Official
22.0%
Religions
Lamaistic Buddhist
Major
75.3%
Indian- And Nepali-Influenced Hinduism
22.1%
Other
2.6%