Bhutan faces an alarming population crisis as birthrates plummet by over 25% in a decade, compounded by youth migration seeking better opportunities abroad.
The annual number of births has decreased by over 25% in the last decade
Jul 12, 2026
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What's the storyBhutan, the tiny Himalayan kingdom, is facing a major population crisis as its birth rate continues to decline and young people migrate in search of better opportunities.
The annual number of births has decreased by over 25% in the last decade, worsening the country's demographic challenges.
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