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Bhutan: Birth rate, crude (per 1,000 people)

In , Bhutan's Birth rate, crude (per 1,000 people) was 12.53.

That's down 1.1% from 2023, the highest value since .

The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 17.19 . Bhutan ranks #114 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within South Asia, it ranks #4 of 6.

Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.DYN.CBRT.IN) • Data as of 2024

Trend (2005–2024)

Bhutan Birth rate, crude (per 1,000 people) trend 2020: COVID-19 pandemic
  • 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak
21.11
Trough
12.42
1-year change
-1.1%
5-year change
+0.8%
+0.2% / yr
10-year change
-23.7%
-2.7% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Birth rate, crude (per 1,000 people)
12.5250
12.6630
12.8070
12.8920
12.9520
12.4210
12.9410
13.7590
14.8100
15.6560

About Birth rate, crude (per 1,000 people)

Crude birth rate indicates the number of live births occurring during the year, per 1,000 population estimated at midyear. Subtracting the crude death rate from the crude birth rate provides the rate of natural increase, which is equal to the rate of population change in the absence of migration.

Indicator code: SP.DYN.CBRT.INCategory: Health & Population

Frequently asked questions

What was Bhutan's Birth rate, crude (per 1,000 people) in 2024?
In 2024, Bhutan's Birth rate, crude (per 1,000 people) was 12.53, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Bhutan's Birth rate, crude (per 1,000 people) rising or falling?
Bhutan's Birth rate, crude (per 1,000 people) fell 1.1% from 2023 to 2024.
How does Bhutan rank globally on Birth rate, crude (per 1,000 people)?
In 2024, Bhutan ranked #114 out of 217 countries reporting Birth rate, crude (per 1,000 people).
How does Bhutan's Birth rate, crude (per 1,000 people) compare to the world average?
The global average for Birth rate, crude (per 1,000 people) in 2024 was 17.19, so Bhutan is below the world average. Within South Asia, it ranks #4 of 6.
What is Birth rate, crude (per 1,000 people) and how is it measured?
Crude birth rate indicates the number of live births occurring during the year, per 1,000 population estimated at midyear. Subtracting the crude death rate from the crude birth rate provides the rate of natural increase, which is equal to the rate of population change in the absence of migration.
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Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.DYN.CBRT.IN), CC BY 4.0.