Bhutan vs India: What the Numbers Mean

Bhutan has a population of 796,682 and is growing at 0.72% per year.India has a population of 1,476,630,001 and is growing at 0.81% per year. The difference between them is 1,475,833,319 people, with India in the lead.

Population is more than a headcount. Bhutan has a density of 21 people per km² across 38,394 km², while India has a density of 449 people per km² across 3,287,590 km². These figures shape how each country manages housing, infrastructure, and resources. For how these numbers are computed, see our Methodology page.