Bhutan: Land area

The latest value from 2023 is 38140 sq. km, unchanged from 38140 sq. km in 2022. In comparison, the world average is 656095 sq. km, based on data from 196 countries. Historically, the average for Bhutan from 1961 to 2023 is 42895 sq. km. The minimum value, 38117 sq. km, was reached in 2004 while the maximum of 46723 sq. km was recorded in 1961. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.

Definition: Land area is a country's total area, excluding area under inland water bodies, national claims to continental shelf, and exclusive economic zones. In most cases the definition of inland water bodies includes major rivers and lakes.