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Bhutan
Asia•3 Listed Leaders
Last Updated: 7/16/2026
Government Overview
A small Himalayan kingdom that transitioned to democracy in 2008 under its monarch.
Political & Constitutional Structure
Constitutional monarchy
Current Heads of State & Government
J
Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck
King
Assumed Office: 12/9/2006
T
Tshering Tobgay
Prime Minister
Assumed Office: 1/28/2024
L
Lt. Gen. Batoo Tshering
Chief Operations Officer, Royal Bhutan Army
Assumed Office: 11/1/2005