Bhutan
A Himalayan kingdom that became a constitutional monarchy in 2008 and is known for measuring national progress by “Gross National Happiness”.
Parliamentary constitutional monarchyAsia
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What is the political profile of Bhutan?
Estimated scores on all twelve axes, with the strongest leanings first.
Strongest leanings
Leans very strongly toward Unitary
88% toward Unitary
Leans strongly toward Assimilationist
72% toward Assimilationist
Leans strongly toward Religious
72% toward Religious
Governmental
Diplomatic
Economic
Societal
Editorial estimates of the political system and mainstream politics of Bhutan, for comparison and discussion. They are not survey results or the views of every citizen.
Which countries are most similar to Bhutan?
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Which ideologies fit Bhutan best?
Ideologies whose typical profile is closest. No country follows a single ideology, so read these as comparisons, not labels.
Where do these scores come from?
They are editorial estimates of long-run patterns in a country's political system and mainstream politics. They are made for comparison and discussion, so treat them as a starting point rather than a measurement.
How profiles and matches work
Bhutan on the 12 axes: frequently asked questions
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