Main Occupation in Bhutan: Agriculture

Dominant Sector

Approximately 70% of Bhutan's population is engaged in agriculture.

Key Activities

• Subsistence farming (rice, wheat, maize, barley, potatoes, vegetables).
• Livestock rearing (cattle, yaks, poultry).
• Dairy farming.

Economic Role

• Primary source of food and rural income.
• Foundation of rural livelihoods and food security.
• Government prioritizes agricultural modernization while preserving traditional practices.

Transition

Services (tourism, hydropower, finance) are growing, but agriculture remains the mainstay for the majority.