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What is Bhutan like?
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In short
Bhutan is a country in Southern Asia, Asia. In 2025 it has about 796,700 people (UN estimate), the 161st most people of the 193 UN member states.
UN member since 1971Population: 161st
Bhutanブータン- Region
- Southern Asia, Asia
- Population
- about 796,700 (161st)
- Area
- 38,394 km² (131st)
- UN member since
- September 21, 1971
Ranks are among the 193 UN member states, from most people and from largest area.
Bhutan in numbers
In 2025 the population is about 796,700, the 161st most people of the 193 UN member states. That is about 1/150 of Japan’s (about 123 million).
The area is 38,394 km², the 131st largest of the 193. That is about 1/9 of Japan’s area.
If we work out the number of people per square kilometer (population density), it is about 21.
Joining the United Nations
Bhutan joined the United Nations on September 21, 1971.
That was 15 years after Japan joined in 1956.
Countries that joined on the same day: Bahrain, Qatar.
Think about it
- Q1Compare Bhutan’s population rank and area rank. What do you notice?
- Q2Find Bhutan on a map or globe. Which countries are around it?
- Q3Choose one thing you want to know more about Bhutan, and look it up.
There is no single right answer. Talking it over with someone at home is a good way to learn.
Did you know? — There are 9 UN member states in Southern Asia. The one with the most people is India.