Who moves to Bhutan
51.4K people have chosen Bhutan for relocation — #157 most popular destination worldwide
Considering a move to Bhutan? — See where people come from, regional patterns, and how it's changed since 1990.
Where immigrants come from
The top 3 countries account for 98% of all immigrants
| Country | Immigrants |
|---|---|
| India | 48810 |
| China | 986 |
| Nepal | 780 |
| United States | 147 |
| Japan | 137 |
| Thailand | 64 |
| Bangladesh | 55 |
| Denmark | 39 |
| Canada | 38 |
| United Kingdom | 37 |
| Myanmar | 35 |
| South Korea | 34 |
| Sri Lanka | 34 |
| France | 31 |
| Germany | 28 |
| Australia | 28 |
| Switzerland | 25 |
| New Zealand | 25 |
| Sweden | 23 |
| Pakistan | 22 |
| Netherlands | 20 |
| Philippines | 19 |
| Singapore | 18 |
| Italy | 12 |
By region of origin
Asia is the leading region of origin at 99%
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Interesting facts
Notable statistics about immigration in Bhutan.
India is the leading source of immigration by a wide margin
India accounts for 95% of all immigrants, far ahead of the second-largest source at just 2%.
Immigration is a key driver of population growth
15% of the population growth of Bhutan since 1990 came from new immigrants, reflecting immigration's central demographic role.
A significant share of residents were born abroad
1 in 15 residents of Bhutan is foreign-born — 51.4K out of 791.5K, representing 6.5% of the population.
How immigration changed over time
Total immigrant population by year
| Year | Immigrants |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 21982 |
| 1995 | 25828 |
| 2000 | 29673 |
| 2005 | 37191 |
| 2010 | 44708 |
| 2015 | 47189 |
| 2020 | 49514 |
| 2024 | 51447 |
Top sources over time
Immigration from the 5 largest source countries
| Year | India | China | Nepal | United States | Japan |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 20841 | 422 | 334 | 63 | 59 |
| 1995 | 24485 | 496 | 392 | 74 | 69 |
| 2000 | 28128 | 570 | 451 | 85 | 80 |
| 2005 | 35256 | 714 | 565 | 107 | 100 |
| 2010 | 42383 | 858 | 679 | 129 | 120 |
| 2015 | 44732 | 906 | 717 | 136 | 127 |
| 2020 | 46974 | 949 | 751 | 141 | 132 |
| 2024 | 48810 | 986 | 780 | 147 | 137 |
Fastest-changing origins
How immigration from each country has changed since the selected year