Published: Monday, 21th October 2024
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 Indicators  | Bhutan  | New Zealand  |
|---|---|---|
Official Name  | Kingdom of Bhutan | New Zealand |
Continent  | Asia | Oceania |
Landlocked Status  | Landlocked | Not Landlocked |
Capital City  | Thimphu | Wellington |
Latitude  | 27° 28′ 0″ N | 40° 0′ 0″ S |
Longitude  | 89° 38′ 0″ E | 174° 0′ 0″ E |
The total area of Bhutan is 38,394 sq km, and the total area of New Zealand is 268,021 sq km. Bhutan is smaller than New Zealand by 229,627 sq km. Bhutan is around 6.98 times smaller than New Zealand.
Indicators | Bhutan | New Zealand |
|---|---|---|
Area in Square Kilometers  | 38,394 Sq km | 268,021 Sq km |
| Difference | [ 229,627 Square Kilometers] | |
Area in Square Mile  | 14,824 Sq Mile | 103,483 Sq Mile |
| Difference | [ 88,659 Square Mile] | |
Water % in Area  | 1.1 % | 1.6 % |
Indicators | Bhutan | New Zealand |
|---|---|---|
Largest City  | Thimphu | Auckland |
Demonyms  | Bhutanese | New Zealand |
Official Languages  | Dzongkha | English, Maori, NZ Sign Language |
Government Status  | Unitary parliamentary semi-constitutional monarchy | Unitary parliamentary constitutional monarchy |
Major Religion  | Buddhism | Christianity |
Major Religion Percentage  | 74.7 % | 36.5 % |
The people of Bhutan are called Bhutanese, and the people of New Zealand are called New Zealand.
Indicators | Bhutan | New Zealand |
|---|---|---|
Currency Name  | Ngultrum | New Zealand dollar |
Currency Symbol  | BTN | NZD |
Driving Side  | Left | Left |
Calling Code  | +975 | +64 |
Internet TLD  | .bt | .nz |
Start of Week  | Sunday | Monday |
ISO 3166 Code  | BT | NZ |
Indicators | Bhutan | New Zealand |
|---|---|---|
National Anthem Title (Native)  | Druk tsendhen | God Defend New Zealand |
National Anthem Title (In English)  | The Thunder Dragon Kingdom | God Defend New Zealand |
National Animal  | Takin | Kiwi |
National Bird  | Raven | Kiwi |
National Flower  | Himalayan Blue Poppy | Kowhai |
National Sport  | Archery | Rugby Union |
National Colors  | Orange, gold and white | Black |
Indicators | Bhutan | New Zealand |
|---|---|---|
Current Date  | Friday, 4th April, 2025 | Saturday, 5th April, 2025 |
Current Time  | 05:03 PM | 12:03 AM |
Timezones  | UTC+6 (Bhutan Time) | UTC+12 to UTC+13 (New Zealand Standard Time to New Zealand Daylight Time) |
Current Timezone  | UTC+6 (Bhutan Time) | UTC+12 to UTC+13 (New Zealand Standard Time to New Zealand Daylight Time) |
Daylight Saving Time | DST Not Observed | DST Observed |
Daylight Saving Time Start  | DST Not Observed | Sunday, 29th September, 2024 |
Daylight Saving Time End  | DST Not Observed | Sunday, 7th April, 2024 |
Daylight Saving Time Duration  | DST Not Observed | 191 days |
The current time and date in Bhutan is [05:03 PM], [Friday, 4th April, 2025 ].
The current time and date in New Zealand is [12:03 AM], [Saturday, 5th April, 2025].
Bhutan is [ 7 hours ] behind of New Zealand.
Based on the elaboration of latest World Bank Data, the total population of Bhutan as of 2023 is estimated to be around 787,424, and the total population of New Zealand as of 2023 is estimated to be around 5,223,100.
As per the above data, we can say that in the year 2023, Bhutan had 4,435,676 less people than New Zealand.
The annual Population Growth in Bhutan is 0.78% and the annual population growth in New Zealand is 1.64%.
Indicators | Bhutan | New Zealand |
|---|---|---|
Age ( 0 - 14 ) (Year: 2023)  | 15 % | 14.4 % |
Age ( 15 - 64 ) (Year: 2023)  | 79.2 % | 71.2 % |
Age ( 65+ ) (Year: 2023)  | 5.84 % | 14.4 % |
Indicators | Bhutan | New Zealand |
|---|---|---|
| [ LATEST WEATHER DATA ] | ||
Place  | Thimphu | Wellington |
Current Time | 05:03 PM | 12:03 AM |
Current Weather  | Overcast Clouds  | Few Clouds  |
Current Temperature  | 14.16 Degree Celsius | 17.81 Degree Celsius |
Wind Speed  | 3.19 km/hr, 175 Degree | 6.69 km/hr, 10 Degree |
Humidity  | 24 % | 88 % |
Indicators | Bhutan | New Zealand |
|---|---|---|
Fertility Rate (2023)  | 1.4 (Births Per Woman) | 1.66 (Births Per Woman) |
Mortality Rate (Adult Male) (2023)  | 150.61 (Per 1000 Male Adults) | 77.69 (Per 1000 Male Adults) |
Mortality Rate (Adult Female) (2023) | 108.65 (Per 1000 Female Adults) | 49.19 (Per 1000 Female Adults) |
Infant Mortality Rate (2023)  | 20.1 (Per 1000 Live Births) | 3.9 (Per 1000 Live Births) |
Indicators | Bhutan | New Zealand |
|---|---|---|
Top Cause of Death (2023)  | Ischaemic heart disease (92 people per 100K population) | Ischaemic heart disease (106.5 people per 100K population) |
Lowest Cause of Death (2023)  | Tuberculosis ( 18.1 people per 100K population) | Breast cancer ( 15.4 people per 100K population) |
Road Traffic Deaths (2023)  | 12.2 (people per 100K population) | 6.6 (people per 100K population) |
Suicide Deaths (2023)  | 4.6 (Number of suicide deaths per 100K people) | 11.05 (Number of suicide deaths per 100K people) |
New HIV Infections (2023)  | 0.08 (HIV infections per 1000 people) | 0.01 (HIV infections per 1000 people) |
The leading cause of death in Bhutan, is [ Ischaemic heart disease ]. Around 92 people per 100,000 people in Bhutan, are dying of Ischaemic heart disease.
Similarly, around 106.5 people per 100,000 people in New Zealand, are dying of Ischaemic heart disease, as it is the leading cause of death in there.
The government of Bhutan, spent [ 3.85% ] of the amount of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in health sectors in the year 2023.
Likewise, the government of New Zealand, spent [ 10.05% ] of the amount of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in health sectors in the year 2023.
Indicators | Bhutan | New Zealand |
|---|---|---|
Prevalance Of Hypertension (2023)  | 43.4 (Percentage of adults [30-79] with hypertension) | 30.9 (Percentage of adults [30-79] with hypertension) |
Adult Obesity (2023)  | 12.2% (Percentage of Obesity in adults) | 33.6% (Percentage of Obesity in adults) |
Pure Alcohol Consumption (2023)  | 0.2 Liters (per adult over a calendar year) | 9.89 Liters (per adult over a calendar year) |
Tobacco Consumption (2023)  | 20% (Used by people aged 15 and above) | 10% (Used by people aged 15 and above) |
As per the data from the World Health Organization (WHO), people living in Bhutan, are 2.75 times less likely to be obese compared to the people living in New Zealand.
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