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Thailand· by the numbers

71,589,363
Population right now, ticking live from the last confirmed count.▼ shrinking71,619,863 (World Bank, 2025) + −48,148/year × elapsed time since 2025-12-31 — open formula, updates every ticksource: World Bank · indicator year: 2025 · license: CC BY 4.0 · 1 in 115 on Earth

Thailand's population is 71,619,863 (2025) — the 20th-largest in the world and the 11th-largest in Asia, shrinking by about 48,148 people a year.

Where it ranksCompare →Updated 2026-08-19

Thailand Facts at a Glance

Six numbers that summarise the country — population trend, rank, density, wealth, prices, share of humanity.

Population#20 of 217
71,619,863
Area
514,000 km²
140.2 km² land area
GDP#29 of 186
$577.0B
GDP / capita
$8,057
2025
#29 economy overall
Price level#169 of 200
30 / US 100
cost of living
Share of humanity
0.87%
1 in 115 people on Earth lives in Thailand

Thailand in World Rankings

Every world ranking we publish, this country’s place in each, and its overall percentile shape.

Population71,619,863 people
#20 / 217
GDP$577.0B
#29 / 186
Average income$7,690 GNI per person
#90 / 182
Life expectancy76.6 years
#90 / 217
Average height171.6 cm (male)
#122 / 200
Median age39.7 years, half older
#48 / 220
Cleanest air23.49 µg/m³ PM2.5
#135 / 200
Safest countries4.8 homicides / 100k
#126 / 196
Most dangerous4.8 homicides / 100k
#70 / 196
Internet users90.9% of population online
#52 / 182
PopulationGDPIncomeLife exp.HeightMedian ageClean airSafetyDangerOnline
Percentile in each ranking — further from centre is a higher rank (closer to #1).

Is Thailand's Population Declining?

Yes. Thailand's population fell by 48,148 people (-0.07%) between 2024 and 2025. The fertility rate is 1.2 births per woman — below the ~2.1 replacement level. Net migration was positive in the latest year on record.

Population, 1960 to 2025

66 years of estimates from the same source.

Source: World Bank (SP.POP.TOTL) · annual estimates, 1960–2025 · hover the line for any year.

Thailand Demographics

Every indicator has its own source and dataset year — shown honestly rather than smoothed into one.

Population density2025
140.2 people / km²
510,890 km² land area, 2025
Median age2023
39.7 years
half the population is older, half younger
Life expectancy2024
76.6 years
M 72.3 · F 81
Average height2019
171.6 cm (male)
female 159.4 cm
Homicide rate2011
4.8 per 100,000
#126 safest of 196
Air quality (PM2.5)2023
23.5 µg/m³
lower is cleaner
Urban population2025
62.8 %
share living in cities
Fertility rate2025
1.2 births / woman
replacement level ≈ 2.1
Net migration2025
+27,509 people
positive in latest year
Aged 65+2025
16.0 %
share of the population 65 or older

Age & sex structure

17 five-year bands, male and female, 2025.

Male — 34,836,598Female — 36,783,265
0-4 · Male: 1,530,5050-4 · Female: 1,440,1920-45-9 · Male: 1,748,2575-9 · Female: 1,646,7405-910-14 · Male: 2,036,47310-14 · Female: 1,921,25510-1415-19 · Male: 2,179,61415-19 · Female: 2,068,22415-1920-24 · Male: 2,382,05220-24 · Female: 2,276,76820-2425-29 · Male: 2,534,76425-29 · Female: 2,429,15225-2930-34 · Male: 2,547,72530-34 · Female: 2,517,92430-3435-39 · Male: 2,488,66235-39 · Female: 2,488,97435-3940-44 · Male: 2,581,06640-44 · Female: 2,641,18140-4445-49 · Male: 2,560,24445-49 · Female: 2,701,52945-4950-54 · Male: 2,542,93950-54 · Female: 2,791,49150-5455-59 · Male: 2,489,19755-59 · Female: 2,800,20355-5960-64 · Male: 2,239,50560-64 · Female: 2,563,57260-6465-69 · Male: 1,840,14065-69 · Female: 2,172,94165-6970-74 · Male: 1,332,73370-74 · Female: 1,670,55970-7475-79 · Male: 869,64675-79 · Female: 1,166,42375-7980+ · Male: 933,07680+ · Female: 1,486,13780+

Largest cities

By population, GeoNames city-proper figures (not metro area).

1
Bangkok
5,104,476
2
Samut Prakan
388,920
3
Mueang Nonthaburi
254,375
4
Chon Buri
219,164
5
Phra Pradaeng
196,129
6
Bang Khae
193,002
7
Hat Yai
191,696
8
Pak Kret
190,272
9
Sai Mai
188,123
10
Si Racha
178,916
11
Latkrabang
173,987
12
Watthana
171,150

Where is Thailand Located?

Capital
Bangkok
Currency
Baht (THB)
Language(s)
Thai, English
Region
East Asia & Pacific
Continent
48 countries in Asia →
Land area
510,890 km²
Area (GeoNames)
514,000 km²
Borders
4 countries
Shares a border with
LaosMyanmarCambodiaMalaysia

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Frequently asked

What is the population of Thailand?

Thailand's population is 71,619,863 as of 2025 (World Bank estimate), ranking #20 of 217 countries and territories by population.

How many people live in Thailand?

71,619,863 people, as of the 2025 World Bank estimate — the most recent figure this page tracks.

What is Thailand's population density?

140.2 people per km², based on a land area of 510,890 km².

What is Thailand ranked in population worldwide?

#20 of 217 countries and territories by population — see the full ranking table for every country's position.

What is the life expectancy in Thailand?

76.6 years on average (2024) — 72.3 for men, 81.0 for women.

What is Thailand's GDP?

$577.0B, ranking #29 of 186 economies we track — $8,057 per capita.

Is Thailand's population declining?

Yes. Thailand's population has been shrinking, falling by 48,148 people (-0.07%) between 2024 and 2025.

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