Asia · Southern Asia
Bhutan
Kingdom of Bhutan · World’s #176 economy
- Nominal GDP 2025
- $3.58 billion
- Population 2025
- 796,682
- GDP per capita
- $4,493
- GDP growth 2025
- 8.0%
Overview
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Demographics
Age structure (2025)
Macroeconomy
Bhutan ranks #176 in the world by nominal GDP (2025). Full ranking →
Business environment & logistics (micro)
The Logistics Performance Index (LPI) and import clearance time are published by the World Bank per survey round; total tax rate comes from the discontinued Doing Business data (2020).
Provinces, states & regions (20)
District: 20
- Bumthang BT-33
- Chhukha BT-12
- Dagana BT-22
- Gasa BT-GA
- Haa BT-13
- Lhuentse BT-44
- Monggar BT-42
- Paro BT-11
- Pema Gatshel BT-43
- Punakha BT-23
- Samdrup Jongkhar BT-45
- Samtse BT-14
- Sarpang BT-31
- Thimphu BT-15
- Trashi Yangtse BT-TY
- Trashigang BT-41
- Trongsa BT-32
- Tsirang BT-21
- Wangdue Phodrang BT-24
- Zhemgang BT-34
Source: ISO 3166-2 (Debian iso-codes)
Seaports & logistics
Landlocked – cargo moves through neighbouring countries’ ports.
FTAs & trade blocs
Vietnam has no FTA with Bhutan: MFN rates apply (if a WTO member).
Bloc membership
Membership compiled as of October 2026 (full members); check each bloc’s official site for legal precision.
Trade agreements in force (4)
Bhutan is party to 4 regional/bilateral trade agreements in force (per the WTO). Agreements with a “Preferential rates” button are FTAs that Vietnam is also party to.
| Agreement | Type / coverage | In force | Partners |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAFTA - Accession of Afghanistan | FTA Goods |
7 Aug 2011 |        |
| India - Bhutan | PSA Goods |
29 Jul 2006 | India |
| South Asian Free Trade Agreement (SAFTA) | FTA Goods |
1 Jan 2006 | |
| South Asian Preferential Trade Arrangement (SAPTA) | PSA Goods |
7 Dec 1995 | |
Source: WTO Regional Trade Agreements Database (retrieved 14 Oct 2026) plus additional agreements maintained by the administrator. Lists agreements notified to the WTO and in force.
Import regulations
Look up the importing country's duties, technical rules and procedures on the Global Trade Helpdesk (ITC/UNCTAD/WTO), Market Access Map (ITC) and WTO Tariff & Trade Data. Check Vietnam's FTAs with the importing country for preferential rates with valid proof of origin.
Global Trade Helpdesk ↗Market Access Map ↗WTO Tariff & Trade Data ↗
Sourcing from Vietnam
Buyers in Bhutan can find Vietnamese suppliers by industry, in the factory directory and at international exhibitions in Vietnam:
Structural Steel
Steel & Metal
Construction Materials
Machinery
Electrical Equipment
Electronics
HVAC
Automotive
Steel & steel structure manufacturing →International exhibitions in VietnamContact
Data: World Bank WDI (CC BY 4.0); mledoze/world-countries (ODbL); i18n-iso-countries (MIT); ISO 3166-2 – Debian iso-codes (LGPL); NGA World Port Index 2019; map @svg-maps/world (CC BY 4.0); flags flag-icons (MIT). For reference only.