Bhutan (BTN)
Region: AsiaDigital Identity Capabilities
Digital Data
Records are stored in a digital format
Digital Verification
Identities can be verified using digital means
Online Digital Identity
Digital credentials provide secure authentication for online services
Foundational System
Bhutan Civil Registration System
Citizenship Identity Card (CID)
Online Digital Identity System
Bhutan Digital Identity Service: https:// sso.dit.gov.bt/
Digital Wallet
Bhutan NDI
Level: National
Status: Live (Launched Oct 2023)
Description: Self-sovereign national digital identity wallet for verifiable credentials and e-signatures based on SSI.
Official Source: Visit Official Site
Links: www.dhi.bt/strategy/Investm..., play.google.com/store/apps/..., apps.apple.com/bt/app/bhuta...
App Provider: DHI InnoTech
Involved Departments: GovTech Bhutan; Druk Holding & Investments (DHI)
Provides Digital Credentials: Yes
Demographic Indicators
| Indicator | Value | Unit | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population growth | 0.70 | annual % | 2023 |
| Population, total | 786,385 | 2023 | |
| Urban population growth | 2.21 | annual % | 2023 |
Economic Indicators
| Indicator | Value | Unit | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal remittances, received (current US$) | 107,937,502.06 | current US$ | 2023 |
Technology Indicators
| Indicator | Value | Unit | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mobile cellular subscriptions | 751,989 | 2023 | |
| Fixed broadband subscriptions | 10,400 | 2023 | |
| Fixed broadband subscriptions | 1.32 | per 100 people | 2023 |
| Individuals using the Internet | 88.4 | % of population | 2023 |
| Secure Internet servers | 965 | 2023 | |
| Secure Internet servers | 1,227.13 | per 1 million people | 2023 |
Other Indicators
| Indicator | Value | Unit | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Net migration | 291 | 2023 |
Digital Identity Score Analysis
Bhutan has a Digital Identity Readiness Score of 58.33/100, placing it in the Medium category.
Core Digital Capabilities:
✓ Digital Identity Records: Yes. The country has digitized identity records.
✗ Digital Verification: No. The country lacks digital verification capabilities for in-person transactions.
✓ Online Digital Identity: Yes. The country has online authentication capabilities.
Technology Infrastructure:
- Internet Penetration: 88.4% (2023)
- Mobile Subscriptions: 0 per 100 people (2023)
- Fixed Broadband Subscriptions: 1.31882 per 100 people (2023)
System Information:
- Foundational System: Citizenship Identity Card (CID)
- Online System: Bhutan Digital Identity Service: https:// sso.dit.gov.bt/
Conclusion: Bhutan has a moderately developed digital identity ecosystem with partial implementation across key dimensions. The country has made progress in some areas but may be lacking in others. The supporting technology infrastructure is developing, and there is potential for further growth and improvement.
GovTech Maturity Analysis 2022
Explore detailed GovTech indicators for Bhutan, including digital governance metrics, infrastructure assessment, and technical standards implementation from the 2022 dataset.
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