Bhutan measures progress not by GDP, but by the well-being of its people.
Transparent, accountable leadership
Economy that serves people & planet
Living traditions, language, arts
72% forest cover by law
A $100 billion smart city project redefining sustainable urban development
"A city shaped by nature, not imposed upon it"
Winner of 2025 Holcim Award for Sustainable Construction
Government investment
Digital Nomad Visa launched
Entire city design
Understanding Bhutan’s economy: hydropower, agriculture, tourism, and emerging industries
Bhutan's largest revenue source. 72% of electricity is exported to India. Major projects include Punatsangchhu I & II.
57% of population engaged. Focus on organic farming. Bhutan aims to be 100% organic by 2030.
High-value, low-volume policy. Sustainable Tourism Fee reinvested in infrastructure and conservation.
Rapidly growing. National AI Strategy 2025 launched. Data centers, fintech, education tech.
Focus on agro-processing, creative industries, green technology. Industrial Development Roadmap 2025.
Bhutan possesses substantial industrial mineral resources, including dolomite, gypsum, and coal.