Population
Loading WorldSumma…

This comparison uses the latest available atlas values for each country; reporting years can differ by metric.
Population
Surface area
Nominal GDP
Proportional bars and relative differences make the headline numbers easier to read.
Afghanistan’s population is about 53.9× that of Bhutan, a difference of 41,855,968.
Afghanistan’s surface area is about 17.0× that of Bhutan, a difference of 614,480 km².
Afghanistan’s population density is 217% higher than that of Bhutan, a difference of 44.7 /km².
Afghanistan’s nominal GDP is 469% larger than that of Bhutan, a difference of $14.14 billion.
Bhutan’s GDP per capita is 826% higher than that of Afghanistan, a difference of $3,418.
Values use the latest available observations in WorldSumma. Economic reporting years are shown when available and can differ by country.
Kabul
Thimphu
42,647,492
791,524
652,870 km²
38,390 km²
65.3 /km²
20.6 /km²
$17.15 billion · 2023
$3.01 billion · 2023
$414 · 2023
$3,831 · 2023
Asia
Asia
Southern Asia
Southern Asia
Afghan afghani · AFN · ؋
Bhutanese ngultrum · BTN · Nu.
Afghan
Bhutanese
+93
+975
.af
.bt
AF / AFG
BT / BTN
Asia/Kabul
Asia/Thimphu
افغانستان
ʼbrug-yul
| Measure | Afghanistan | Bhutan |
|---|---|---|
| Capital | Kabul | Thimphu |
| Population | 42,647,492 | 791,524 |
| Surface area | 652,870 km² | 38,390 km² |
| Population density | 65.3 /km² | 20.6 /km² |
| Nominal GDP | $17.15 billion · 2023 | $3.01 billion · 2023 |
| GDP per capita | $414 · 2023 | $3,831 · 2023 |
| Region | Asia | Asia |
| Subregion | Southern Asia | Southern Asia |
| Currency | Afghan afghani · AFN · ؋ | Bhutanese ngultrum · BTN · Nu. |
| Nationality | Afghan | Bhutanese |
| Phone code | +93 | +975 |
| Internet domain | .af | .bt |
| ISO codes | AF / AFG | BT / BTN |
| Time zone | Asia/Kabul | Asia/Thimphu |
| Native name | افغانستان | ʼbrug-yul |
Keep one country, change both, or start a completely new comparison.
Afghanistan, a land of rugged mountains and ancient crossroads, captivates with its rich tapestry of peoples, traditions, and a history that has shaped the heart of Central and South Asia.
Full Afghanistan profile →Nestled high in the Eastern Himalayas, Bhutan is a kingdom where ancient monasteries perch atop mist‑shrouded peaks and vibrant festivals pulse through bustling valleys, offering travelers a rare glimpse into a nation that balances tradition with progressive stewardship of its natural environment.
Full Bhutan profile →The capital of Afghanistan is Kabul.
Afghanistan has a recorded population of approximately 42,647,492 people.
Afghanistan covers an area of about 652,870 km².
Afghanistan has a population density of roughly 65.3 /km² (people per square kilometre).
Afghanistan has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $17.15 billion as of 2023.
Afghanistan has a GDP per capita of approximately $414.
Afghanistan uses the Afghan afghani (AFN), with the symbol ؋.
Afghanistan is located in Southern Asia, Asia.
The native name of Afghanistan is افغانستان.
People from Afghanistan are referred to as Afghan.
The international dialing code for Afghanistan is +93.
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Afghanistan is .af.
Afghanistan uses the Asia/Kabul time zone.
Afghanistan, a land of rugged mountains and ancient crossroads, captivates with its rich tapestry of peoples, traditions, and a history that has shaped the heart of Central and South Asia.
The capital of Bhutan is Thimphu.
Bhutan has a recorded population of approximately 791,524 people.
Bhutan covers an area of about 38,390 km².
Bhutan has a population density of roughly 20.6 /km² (people per square kilometre).
Bhutan has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $3.01 billion as of 2023.
Bhutan has a GDP per capita of approximately $3,831.
Bhutan uses the Bhutanese ngultrum (BTN), with the symbol Nu..
Bhutan is located in Southern Asia, Asia.
The native name of Bhutan is ʼbrug-yul.
People from Bhutan are referred to as Bhutanese.
The international dialing code for Bhutan is +975.
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Bhutan is .bt.
Bhutan uses the Asia/Thimphu time zone.
Nestled high in the Eastern Himalayas, Bhutan is a kingdom where ancient monasteries perch atop mist‑shrouded peaks and vibrant festivals pulse through bustling valleys, offering travelers a rare glimpse into a nation that balances tradition with progressive stewardship of its natural environment.