Dzongkha Speaking Countries (2026)

Dzongkha is spoken in 1 countries across 1 region (Asia). The combined population of all Dzongkha-speaking countries is approximately 1 million people, covering a total land area of 38,394 km².

Bhutan is the largest Dzongkha-speaking country by population, home to 100.0% of the total Dzongkha-speaking population. It is also the largest by land area at 38,394 km².

The average population density across all Dzongkha-speaking countries is 20 people per km². These countries use 2 different currencies, including Bhutanese ngultrum, Indian rupee.

Countries

1

Total Population

1M

Most Populous

Bhutan

Largest by Area

Bhutan

Population Share by Country

Proportion of total Dzongkha-speaking population per country

Flag of BhutanBhutan100.0% · 784,043

All Dzongkha-Speaking Countries

#CountryPopulation
1Flag of BhutanBhutan784,043

Frequently Asked Questions

How many countries speak Dzongkha?

Dzongkha is an official or recognized language in 1 countries across 1 region (Asia).

What is the most populous Dzongkha-speaking country?

Bhutan is the most populous Dzongkha-speaking country with a population of 784,043, accounting for 100.0% of all Dzongkha-speaking people.

What is the total population of Dzongkha-speaking countries?

The combined population of all 1 Dzongkha-speaking countries is approximately 1 million, covering a total land area of 38,394 km².

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Currencies used in Dzongkha-speaking countries.

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