Bhutan Unemployment Rate
Bhutan's unemployment rate fell to 2.9% in Q2 2025, down from 3.6% in Q1 2025. This is the lowest rate since Q4 2019. The services sector, especially tourism, showed strong performance. Government investments in hydropower and construction also increased job creation. The Royal Government of Bhutan's focus on private sector development contributed to this trend. Bhutan's record low unemployment rate was 2.1% in Q4 2016 and record high was 5.9% in Q4 2022.
Quarterly Historical Data (2015-2025)
(in %)Bhutan Unemployment Rate : Definition
Bhutan unemployment rate shows the percentage of Bhutan's labor force actively seeking but unable to find work. It is calculated as the number of unemployed individuals divided by the total labor force (employed plus unemployed), then multiplied by 100. Data is gathered by the National Statistics Bureau.