Thailand immigration statistics for 2015 was 3,913,258, a 21.37% increase from 2010.

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<li>Thailand immigration statistics for 2010 was <strong>3,224,131</strong>, a <strong>49.03% increase</strong> from 2005.</li>
<li>Thailand immigration statistics for 2005 was <strong>2,163,447</strong>, a <strong>72% increase</strong> from 2000.</li>
<li>Thailand immigration statistics for 2000 was <strong>1,257,821</strong>, a <strong>55.34% increase</strong> from 1995.</li>
</ul>International migrant stock is the number of people born in a country other than that in which they live. It also includes refugees. The data used to estimate the international migrant stock at a particular time are obtained mainly from population censuses. The estimates are derived from the data on foreign-born population--people who have residence in one country but were born in another country. When data on the foreign-born population are not available, data on foreign population--that is, people who are citizens of a country other than the country in which they reside--are used as estimates. After the breakup of the Soviet Union in 1991 people living in one of the newly independent countries who were born in another were classified as international migrants. Estimates of migrant stock in the newly independent states from 1990 on are based on the 1989 census of the Soviet Union. For countries with information on the international migrant stock for at least two points in time, interpolation or extrapolation was used to estimate the international migrant stock on July 1 of the reference years. For countries with only one observation, estimates for the reference years were derived using rates of change in the migrant stock in the years preceding or following the single observation available. A model was used to estimate migrants for countries that had no data.

In 2019, there were approximately 1.85 million immigrants from Myanmar, followed by about 934.9 thousand immigrants from Lao People's Democratic Republic in Thailand.

In 1800, the population of the territory that makes up present-day Thailand was approximately 4.7 million people. As part of the kingdom of Siam, the population of Thailand would grow gradually through the 19 th century, with much of the population growth being driven by Chinese emigration from southern Qing China into Siam, in search of work and refuge from instability in their home country. This migrant influx would continue throughout the century, with estimates suggesting that the Chinese population in Siam grew from 230,000 in 1825, to over 792,000 in 1910; by 1932, over 12 percent of the population in modern-day Thailand was ethnically Chinese. Migration from China would see another surge under the reign of Vajiravudh, as the "Warlord era" in China, after the fall of the Qing dynasty, would see entire families of Chinese immigrants arriving in Thailand. While immigration would slow in later years, Chinese-Thai would remain a significant demographic in Thailand’s population, both as one of the largest overseas Chinese populations, and accounting for an estimated 11-14 percent of the total Thailand population in 2012.

Population growth would slow somewhat in the 1930s, as several rebellions and coups, paired with a rise in anti-Chinese sentiment in the country, would result in a sharp decline in immigration to the country. In the years following the Second World War, the population of Thailand would begin to grow rapidly, following a wave of urbanization and a significant increase in standard of living throughout the country. As a result, the population of Thailand would rise from approximately 20 million in 1950, to just under 63 million by the turn of the century just 50 years later. This population growth would slow somewhat as the country would continue to modernize in the 2000s, and in 2020, it is estimated that just under 70 million people live in Thailand.

Background This set of survey data tables is the supporting material for the article "Trans-local resilience dimensions of migration as adaptation to environmental change". It consists of three tables, one on household level and two on individual levels for domestic and international migrants. Data was collected from 1085 households in 4 provinces in Thailand (Udon Thani, Buriram, Phitsanulok, Chiang Rai), covering 1625 domestic and 301 international migrants. The survey is representative on the level of the four sub-districts in which the households were randomly sampled (one subdistrict in each province). Origin of the dataset The data has been collected in April 2015 as part of the project "TransRe: Building resilience through translocality. Climate change, migration and social resilience of rural communities in Thailand", 2014-2018. Variables on household level:

hhid: household id (7 digit, first 2 digits: province, 01=Buriram, 02=Udon Thani, 03=Phitsanulok, 04=Chiang Rai; next 2 digits: village number, last 3 digits: household number, randomly assigned) HHsize_total: total household size, including migrants (in April 2015) HHSize_origin: household size at place of origin (in April 2015) HHmemb_migdom: number of current domestic migrants belonging to the household (in April 2015) HHmemb_migint: number of current international migrants belonging to the household (in April 2015) Landsize_HH_ha: size of land in hectares owned by the household (in April 2015) climrisk_drought: did the household face drought events between 2005 and 2015 climrisk_tempchan: did the household face unusual change of temperature between 2005 and 2015 climrisk_pest: did the household face disease or insect infestation between 2005 and 2015 climrisk_flood: did the household face flooding, flash flood or landslide between 2005 and 2015 climrisk_storm: did the household face (thunder)storms between 2005 and 2015 maininc: main income source of the household in April 2015 HH_income_Agri: household income from agriculture (April 2014-March 2015) HH_income_RemitInt: remittances from international migrants, only those who are currently (2015) still abroad (April 2014-March 2015) HH_income_RemitDom: remittances from domestic migrants, only those who are currently (2015) still away (April 2014-March 2015) HH_income_wage: income from (local) wage labour of household members (April 2014-March 2015) HH_income_Business: income from businesses related to the household (April 2014-March 2015)

Variables of DomesticMigrants

hhid: household id of migrant (7 digit, first 2 digits: province, 01=Buriram, 02=Udon Thani, 03=Phitsanulok, 04=Chiang Rai; next 2 digits: village number, last 3 digits: household number, randomly assigned) indid: individual id (9 digit, household id plus individual ID of household members) gender: gender yob: year of birth education: highest educational attainment migfir_year: first migration, year of leaving migfir_dest: first migration, destination migfir_dur_yr: first migration, duration years migfir_dur_mon: first migration, duration months migfir_rem: first migration, annual remittances sent migfir_remuse: first migration, major usage of remittances miglas_year: last migration, year of leaving miglas_dest: last migration, destination miglas_dur_yr: last migration, duration years miglas_dur_mon: last migration, duration months miglas_rem: last migration, annual remittances sent miglas_remuse: last migration, major usage of remittances still_abroad: still abroad in April 2015?

Variables of InternationalMigrants

hhid: household id of migrant (7 digit, first 2 digits: province, 01=Buriram, 02=Udon Thani, 03=Phitsanulok, 04=Chiang Rai; next 2 digits: village number, last 3 digits: household number, randomly assigned) indid: individual id (9 digit, household id plus individual ID of household members) gender: gender yob: year of birth education: highest educational attainment migfir_year: first migration, year of leaving migfir_dest: first migration, destination migfir_dur_yr: first migration, duration years migfir_dur_mon: first migration, duration months migfir_rem: first migration, annual remittances sent migfir_remuse: first migration, major usage of remittances miglas_year: last migration, year of leaving miglas_dest: last migration, destination miglas_dur_yr: last migration, duration years miglas_dur_mon: last migration, duration months miglas_rem: last migration, annual remittances sent miglas_remuse: last migration, major usage of remittances still_abroad: still abroad in April 2015?

Among countries with the highest number of overseas Chinese on each continent, the largest Chinese diaspora community is living in Indonesia, numbering more than ten million people. Most of these people are descendants from migrants born in China, who have moved to Indonesia a long time ago. On the contrary, a large part of overseas Chinese living in Canada and Australia have arrived in these countries only during the last two decades. China as an emigration country Many Chinese people have emigrated from their home country in search of better living conditions and educational chances. The increasing number of Chinese emigrants has benefited from loosened migration policies. On the one hand, the attitude of the Chinese government towards emigration has changed significantly. Overseas Chinese are considered to be strong supporters for the overall strength of Chinese culture and international influence. On the other hand, migration policies in the United States and Canada are changing with time, expanding migration opportunities for non-European immigrants. As a result, China has become one of the world’s largest emigration countries as well as the country with the highest outflows of high net worth individuals. However, the mass emigration is causing a severe loss of homegrown talents and assets. The problem of talent and wealth outflow has raised pressing questions to the Chinese government, and a solution to this issue is yet to be determined. Popular destinations among Chinese emigrants Over the last decades, English speaking developed countries have been popular destinations for Chinese emigrants. In 2022 alone, the number of people from China naturalized as U.S. citizens had amounted to over 27,000 people, while nearly 68,000 had obtained legal permanent resident status as “green card” recipients. Among other popular immigration destinations for Chinese riches are Canada, Australia, Europe, and Singapore.

The majority of immigrants in Poland in 2023 were from Ukraine (40,000), a decrease of 14 percent compared to the previous year. Immigration to Poland for different reasons In 2022, nearly 14,000 people immigrated to Poland for permanent residence, of which most came from Ukraine, the UK, and Germany, respectively. Furthermore, the majority of immigrants for temporary stay in Poland in 2022 were from Ukraine (46,000 immigrants), a decrease of 1.5 percent compared to the previous year. In 2023, most Ukrainian citizens chose Poland as a place for economic emigration. The main reason for that choice was geographical and cultural proximity. Nearly every second respondent valued the low language barrier, and for every third person, the motivation was earnings. Poles attitudes toward Russia’s war with Ukraine In 2022, most Poles had a negative attitude toward Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Poles’ biggest concerns about the Russia-Ukraine war were the military threats from Russia and the impact of the war on the condition of the Polish economy. After the Russian invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, Poles proved their support for Ukrainians. One of the most common forms of support for refugees fleeing the Russia-Ukraine war to Poland was to provide blankets, food, and hygiene items. Four out of 10 Poles donated money to a charity fundraiser and volunteered in organizations.

In 2020, Malaysians made up the largest share of Asian immigrants in Singapore, with around 1.13 million people. In that year, close to 43 percent of the Singapore population were immigrants. This includes both the non-resident population as well as permanent residents, students, and work pass holders.

The Maldives was the country with the highest employment-to-population ratio among foreign-born citizens between 15 and 64 years with 90 percent. Oman and Thailand followed behind with 88 and 87 percent respectively. On the other hand, Fiji had the lowest ratio worldwide.

This statistic shows the degree of urbanization in Thailand from 2013 to 2023. Urbanization means the share of urban population in the total population of a country. In 2023, 53.61 percent of Thailand's total population lived in urban areas and cities. The migration of the Thai population to metropolises and urban areas Thailand is in the midst of transforming itself from a predominantly rural country to an increasingly urban one. Today, over half the population lives in urban areas, which is much higher than most bordering countries. While Thailand's urbanization rates are still low compared to more developed nations - which can reach levels over 90 percent, this transformation in Thailand is still significant, especially as most of this growth occurs and is expected to occur in the Krung Thep area, better known as Bangkok, capital and largest city in Thailand. Krung Thep is now home to more than 5.6 million people. The number of tourists and overnight visitors to the city is also on the rise, and Bangkok is usually among the ten most visited cities in each year, with over 20 million visitors in 2023. This development will place increasing demands on urban infrastructure, as the city grows and grows. The second largest city in Thailand is Nonthaburi, but it only has around one quarter of a million inhabitants, a significant difference. Despite the country’s rural but shifting population, Thailand's fertility rate is low and well below the natural replacement rate, and population growth in general is thus only minimal. Interestingly, despite this migration, agriculture has retained a stable share in GDP generation, actually increasing slightly over time, while the contributions of industry and services to GDP have also remained relatively the same.

In 2020, there were approximately 355.51 thousand immigrants living in Indonesia. International migrants only amounted to 0.1 percent of total population in Indonesia and they mostly come from East- and South-East Asian countries such as China, South Korea, Singapore and Thailand.

In 2022, the largest group of Asian foreign-born citizens in Sweden came from Syria, with nearly 200,000 inhabitants. This was also the largest group of foreign-born citizens in Sweden in total that year. With 147,000 inhabitants, Iraqi made up the second largest group of citizens born in Asia living in Sweden, followed by Iranians.

In 2023, 17 percent of foreign nationals with a work permit in Israel were citizens of India. They were closely followed by foreign workers from the Philippines and Thailand, which both accounted for 16 percent. Interestingly, the share of workers from China grew significantly between 2022 and 2023 to 15 percent.