Bhutan

1950

2026

2100

1950

2026

2100

Bhutan Migration Statistics (2026)

In 2026, net immigration of 633 people—more people arriving than leaving.

Since 1950, Bhutan has lost a cumulative 30,185 people through migration.

By 2100, projections show continued net emigration.

Net migrants

+633

Net migration rate

+0.8 per 1,000 people

Key terms

Net migration: — Immigrants minus emigrants. Positive = more people arriving, negative = more leaving.
Net migration rate: — Net migration per 1,000 population per year.
Immigration: — People entering the country from abroad.
Emigration: — People leaving the country to live abroad.

Net migration from 1950 to 2100 (projections after 2024)

Net migrants

-21,873

Cumulative over selected range

Peak immigration

3,996

Top year: 2002

Peak emigration

-65,900

Lowest year: 1992

Recent avg (10 yrs)

+183

Per year

In 2026, Bhutan receives approximately 633 net migrants (0.8 per 1,000 population). Peak immigration was 3,996 in 2002.

Migration flows in Bhutan are relatively modest.