Rank #189 by World Population
🇹ðŸ‡Thailand
Thailand has a population of 71,702,435, ranking #189 in the world. The capital is Bangkok. Located in East Asia & Pacific.
World Bank: Upper middle income
71,702,435
Population
#189
World Rank
76.4
Life Expectancy
$7,195
GDP Per Capita
Thailand, #189 by world population
Thailand Population History (1960-2024)
The country of Thailand had a population of 26,851,747 in 1960 and 71,668,011 in 2024, a 2.7× growth over 64 years. The peak was 71,735,329 in 2022. Average annual growth rate: 1.55%.
71,668,011
Population (2024)
26,851,747
Population (1960)
71,735,329
Peak (2022)
1.55%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 1960 | 26,851,747 |
| 1961 | 27,650,334 |
| 1962 | 28,481,040 |
| 1963 | 29,342,322 |
| 1964 | 30,232,141 |
| 1965 | 31,149,337 |
| 1966 | 32,086,071 |
| 1967 | 33,037,801 |
| 1968 | 34,002,560 |
| 1969 | 34,973,782 |
| 1970 | 35,954,408 |
| 1971 | 36,937,387 |
| 1972 | 37,933,929 |
| 1973 | 38,947,787 |
| 1974 | 39,952,891 |
| 1975 | 40,940,005 |
| 1976 | 41,896,504 |
| 1977 | 42,843,974 |
| 1978 | 43,788,976 |
| 1979 | 44,718,434 |
| 1980 | 45,650,022 |
| 1981 | 46,575,855 |
| 1982 | 47,494,577 |
| 1983 | 48,423,309 |
| 1984 | 49,351,708 |
| 1985 | 50,270,753 |
| 1986 | 51,177,834 |
| 1987 | 52,074,105 |
| 1988 | 52,969,595 |
| 1989 | 53,848,956 |
| 1990 | 54,738,329 |
| 1991 | 55,637,434 |
| 1992 | 56,528,834 |
| 1993 | 57,408,198 |
| 1994 | 58,260,854 |
| 1995 | 59,098,232 |
| 1996 | 59,920,064 |
| 1997 | 60,724,584 |
| 1998 | 61,522,630 |
| 1999 | 62,299,043 |
| 2000 | 63,007,815 |
| 2001 | 63,651,141 |
| 2002 | 64,266,437 |
| 2003 | 64,868,166 |
| 2004 | 65,452,047 |
| 2005 | 66,017,420 |
| 2006 | 66,567,687 |
| 2007 | 67,102,394 |
| 2008 | 67,619,830 |
| 2009 | 68,121,080 |
| 2010 | 68,579,447 |
| 2011 | 69,007,208 |
| 2012 | 69,436,098 |
| 2013 | 69,845,114 |
| 2014 | 70,216,367 |
| 2015 | 70,540,795 |
| 2016 | 70,859,841 |
| 2017 | 71,160,187 |
| 2018 | 71,376,079 |
| 2019 | 71,522,271 |
| 2020 | 71,641,484 |
| 2021 | 71,727,332 |
| 2022 | 71,735,329 |
| 2023 | 71,702,435 |
| 2024 | 71,668,011 |
Demographics
| Population | 71,702,435 |
| Population Growth Rate | -0.05% |
| Urban Population | 60.9% |
| Fertility Rate | 1.21 births/woman |
| Life Expectancy | 76.4 years |
| Infant Mortality Rate | 7.9 per 1,000 |
| Literacy Rate | - |
Economy & Trade
$7,195
GDP Per Capita
0.7%
Unemployment Rate
Upper middle income
Income Level
33.5
Gini Index (inequality)
128.8%
Trade (% of GDP)
Health & Education
4.5%
Health Expenditure (% GDP)
2.5%
Education Expenditure (% GDP)
7.9
Infant Mortality (per 1,000)
Development & Connectivity
100.0%
Electricity Access
88.0%
Internet Users
168
Mobile Subs per 100
140.3
People per km2
19,648
Net Migration
Environment
38.7%
Forest Area
Other Countries in East Asia & Pacific
Thailand in global context
Thailand is one of 212 countries tracked. See how it ranks globally, regional shares of world population, and projections to 2050 / 2100.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Thailand has a population of 71,702,435, ranking #189 in the world. The annual population growth rate is -0.05%.
Life expectancy in Thailand is 76.4 years. The infant mortality rate is 7.9 per 1,000 live births.
Thailand's GDP per capita is $7,195. It is classified as a upper middle income country by the World Bank.
60.9% of Thailand's population lives in urban areas. The overall population density is 140.3 people per square kilometer.
Literacy data for Thailand is available from the World Bank.
International data from the World Bank Open Data API. Population figures are latest available estimates. GDP per capita in current US dollars.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.