Bhutan: Labor freedom

Bhutan: Labor freedom index (0-100)

: For that indicator, we provide data for Bhutan from 2009 to 2020. The average value for Bhutan during that period was 81 points with a minimum of 76 points in 2018 and a maximum of 86 points in 2009. The latest value from 2020 is 79 points. For comparison, the world average in 2020 based on 182 countries is 59 points. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.

The Labor Freedom index for Bhutan from the Heritage Foundation reflects the various aspects of the legal and regulatory framework of the labor market in Bhutan, including the minimum wage; laws inhibiting layoffs; severance requirements; and the regulatory burdens on hiring.

Definition: The Labor freedom index is composed of six quantitative factors: ratio of minimum wage to the average value added per worker, hindrance to hiring additional workers, rigidity of hours, difficulty of firing redundant employees, legally mandated notice period, and mandatory severance pay. The index is based on data collected in connection with the World Bank’s Doing Business study.