19 September 2026Thimphu, Bhutan
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Equal marriage for all and Bhutan’s falling birth rate

Recent remarks by Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay about Bhutan’s falling fertility rate have brought attention to a trend that is already shaping the country’s future. Today, Bhutan’s fertility rate is estimated at around 1.4 to 1.5 children per woman, well below the 2.1 needed to maintain a stable population.