World Bank · 14 metrics compared
Bhutan vs Brunei Darussalam
Bhutan and Brunei Darussalam compared across 14 demographic and economic metrics. Brunei Darussalam leads in 5 of the comparable categories.
2
Bhutan wins
5
Brunei Darussalam wins
| Metric | Bhutan | Brunei Darussalam |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 786,385 | 458,949 |
| GDP Per Capita | $3,831 | $32,891 |
| Life Expectancy | 73.0 | 75.3 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0.70 | 0.78 |
| Urban Population | 41.7% | 74.8% |
| Fertility Rate | 1.46 | 1.75 |
| Infant Mortality (per 1000) | 14.3 | 8.7 |
| Literacy Rate | - | - |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.1% | 5.3% |
| Internet Users | 88.4% | 99.0% |
| CO2 Per Capita (tonnes) | - | - |
| Physicians Per 1000 | 0.55 | - |
| Gini Index | 28.5 | - |
| Forest Area | 71.6% | 72.1% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Bhutan has a population of 786,385 compared to Brunei Darussalam's 458,949.
Across the metrics compared, Bhutan leads in 2 categories while Brunei Darussalam leads in 5. However, "better" depends on what matters most to you, income, cost of living, education, climate, and personal preferences all play a role.
International data from the World Bank Open Data API. Population and economic data are latest available estimates.
Comparison based on World Bank Open Data. Most recent available year used for each metric. Green highlighting indicates favorable values where applicable.
The side-by-side above pulls the the U.S. Census Bureau ACS and decennial files data for both Bhutan and Brunei Darussalam. What follows is the interpretation — which specific axes carry the most weight for Bhutan versus Brunei Darussalam, and which differences are large enough to influence a real decision.
For households or analysts using this comparison as a decision input, the right framing is usually not "which is better" in aggregate but "which is better for the specific decision in front of you." the U.S. Census Bureau ACS and decennial files captures the raw data; the framing depends on whether the question is investment, residency, planning, or research.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.