thailand - Population Growth for Thailand was 0.14530 % Chg. at Annual Rate in January of 2023, according to the United States Federal Reserve. Historically, thailand - Population Growth for Thailand reached a record high of 0.17535 in January of 2021 and a record low of 0.13388 in January of 2022. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for thailand - Population Growth for Thailand - last updated from the United States Federal Reserve on July of 2025.

Thailand TH: Population: Total data was reported at 69,037,513.000 Person in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 68,863,514.000 Person for 2016. Thailand TH: Population: Total data is updated yearly, averaging 55,353,720.000 Person from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2017, with 58 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 69,037,513.000 Person in 2017 and a record low of 27,397,175.000 Person in 1960. Thailand TH: Population: Total data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Thailand – Table TH.World Bank.WDI: Population and Urbanization Statistics. Total population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all residents regardless of legal status or citizenship. The values shown are midyear estimates.; ; (1) United Nations Population Division. World Population Prospects: 2017 Revision. (2) Census reports and other statistical publications from national statistical offices, (3) Eurostat: Demographic Statistics, (4) United Nations Statistical Division. Population and Vital Statistics Reprot (various years), (5) U.S. Census Bureau: International Database, and (6) Secretariat of the Pacific Community: Statistics and Demography Programme.; Sum; Relevance to gender indicator: disaggregating the population composition by gender will help a country in projecting its demand for social services on a gender basis.

Thailand TH: Death Rate: Crude: per 1000 People data was reported at 7.872 Ratio in 2016. This records an increase from the previous number of 7.750 Ratio for 2015. Thailand TH: Death Rate: Crude: per 1000 People data is updated yearly, averaging 7.229 Ratio from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2016, with 57 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 13.180 Ratio in 1960 and a record low of 5.663 Ratio in 1989. Thailand TH: Death Rate: Crude: per 1000 People data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Thailand – Table TH.World Bank.WDI: Population and Urbanization Statistics. Crude death rate indicates the number of deaths occurring during the year, per 1,000 population estimated at midyear. Subtracting the crude death rate from the crude birth rate provides the rate of natural increase, which is equal to the rate of population change in the absence of migration.; ; (1) United Nations Population Division. World Population Prospects: 2017 Revision. (2) Census reports and other statistical publications from national statistical offices, (3) Eurostat: Demographic Statistics, (4) United Nations Statistical Division. Population and Vital Statistics Reprot (various years), (5) U.S. Census Bureau: International Database, and (6) Secretariat of the Pacific Community: Statistics and Demography Programme.; Weighted average;

Thailand TH: Refugee Population: by Country or Territory of Origin data was reported at 143.000 Person in 2016. This records a decrease from the previous number of 222.000 Person for 2015. Thailand TH: Refugee Population: by Country or Territory of Origin data is updated yearly, averaging 284.000 Person from Dec 1990 (Median) to 2016, with 27 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 3,325.000 Person in 2006 and a record low of 20.000 Person in 1990. Thailand TH: Refugee Population: by Country or Territory of Origin data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Thailand – Table TH.World Bank: Population and Urbanization Statistics. Refugees are people who are recognized as refugees under the 1951 Convention Relating to the Status of Refugees or its 1967 Protocol, the 1969 Organization of African Unity Convention Governing the Specific Aspects of Refugee Problems in Africa, people recognized as refugees in accordance with the UNHCR statute, people granted refugee-like humanitarian status, and people provided temporary protection. Asylum seekers--people who have applied for asylum or refugee status and who have not yet received a decision or who are registered as asylum seekers--are excluded. Palestinian refugees are people (and their descendants) whose residence was Palestine between June 1946 and May 1948 and who lost their homes and means of livelihood as a result of the 1948 Arab-Israeli conflict. Country of origin generally refers to the nationality or country of citizenship of a claimant.; ; United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), Statistics Database, Statistical Yearbook and data files, complemented by statistics on Palestinian refugees under the mandate of the UNRWA as published on its website. Data from UNHCR are available online at: www.unhcr.org/en-us/figures-at-a-glance.html.; Sum;

In 2017, from the total population of Thailand who were 16 years or older, approximately 46 million were internet users. Of all internet users, approximately 24 million Thais purchased products or services online.

Digital advertising platforms 

As the digital population in Thailand kept on developing, social platforms seemed to be one of the most prevalent digital advertising channels. In 2020, Facebook ads had the highest share of digital advertising expenditure, accounting for 32 percent of the total ad spend. In the previous year, the retail industry in Thailand spent around 278 million Thai baht on Facebook ads alone.

Smart devices 

The digital trends in Thailand do not stop only at digital advertising but also include smart devices. Smart home devices are big in Thailand, an average of 224 U.S. dollars were spent on smart home appliances per home in 2019. Furthermore, smart speakers were also popular digital devices in Thailand according to a survey conducted in 2019, with the Samsung Galaxy Home accounting for the highest ownership rate among Thai respondents.

Thailand TH: Birth Rate: Crude: per 1000 People data was reported at 10.333 Ratio in 2016. This records a decrease from the previous number of 10.582 Ratio for 2015. Thailand TH: Birth Rate: Crude: per 1000 People data is updated yearly, averaging 20.217 Ratio from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2016, with 57 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 42.737 Ratio in 1960 and a record low of 10.333 Ratio in 2016. Thailand TH: Birth Rate: Crude: per 1000 People data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Thailand – Table TH.World Bank.WDI: Population and Urbanization Statistics. Crude birth rate indicates the number of live births occurring during the year, per 1,000 population estimated at midyear. Subtracting the crude death rate from the crude birth rate provides the rate of natural increase, which is equal to the rate of population change in the absence of migration.; ; (1) United Nations Population Division. World Population Prospects: 2017 Revision. (2) Census reports and other statistical publications from national statistical offices, (3) Eurostat: Demographic Statistics, (4) United Nations Statistical Division. Population and Vital Statistics Reprot (various years), (5) U.S. Census Bureau: International Database, and (6) Secretariat of the Pacific Community: Statistics and Demography Programme.; Weighted average;

The unemployment rate in Thailand reached 1.1 percent in 2020, a small increase from the previous year. Most of Thailand’s population is of working age and employed. About 47 percent of Thailand’s inhabitants work in the service sector, and another large portion of the population works in agriculture. Emerging and upwards Thailand is considered an emerging economy, as reflected by the country’s growing service sector. In recent years, Thailand has maintained a trade surplus, with the largest portion of exports going to China, the United States, and Japan. As of 2018, most of Taiwan’s exports are electrical machinery equipment and computers. An ASEAN leader Thailand is one of the founding members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), developed to nurture trade and economic growth among Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, and Vietnam. The organization has seen growth in gross domestic product (GDP) to over 2.5 trillion U.S. dollars. Among the countries involved, Thailand has the second largest economy with 487 billion U.S. dollars as of 2018.

Thailand TH: Refugee Population: by Country or Territory of Asylum data was reported at 104,585.000 Person in 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 106,447.000 Person for 2016. Thailand TH: Refugee Population: by Country or Territory of Asylum data is updated yearly, averaging 108,111.500 Person from Dec 1990 (Median) to 2017, with 28 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 169,154.000 Person in 1997 and a record low of 63,625.000 Person in 1992. Thailand TH: Refugee Population: by Country or Territory of Asylum data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Thailand – Table TH.World Bank: Population and Urbanization Statistics. Refugees are people who are recognized as refugees under the 1951 Convention Relating to the Status of Refugees or its 1967 Protocol, the 1969 Organization of African Unity Convention Governing the Specific Aspects of Refugee Problems in Africa, people recognized as refugees in accordance with the UNHCR statute, people granted refugee-like humanitarian status, and people provided temporary protection. Asylum seekers--people who have applied for asylum or refugee status and who have not yet received a decision or who are registered as asylum seekers--are excluded. Palestinian refugees are people (and their descendants) whose residence was Palestine between June 1946 and May 1948 and who lost their homes and means of livelihood as a result of the 1948 Arab-Israeli conflict. Country of asylum is the country where an asylum claim was filed and granted.; ; United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), Statistics Database, Statistical Yearbook and data files, complemented by statistics on Palestinian refugees under the mandate of the UNRWA as published on its website. Data from UNHCR are available online at: www.unhcr.org/en-us/figures-at-a-glance.html.; Sum;

This scatter chart displays female population (people) against GDP (current US$) in Thailand. The data is about countries per year.

This scatter chart displays GDP (current US$) against male population (people) in Thailand. The data is about countries per year.

Thailand TH: Fertility Rate: Total: Births per Woman data was reported at 1.482 Ratio in 2016. This records a decrease from the previous number of 1.498 Ratio for 2015. Thailand TH: Fertility Rate: Total: Births per Woman data is updated yearly, averaging 2.256 Ratio from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2016, with 57 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 6.157 Ratio in 1963 and a record low of 1.482 Ratio in 2016. Thailand TH: Fertility Rate: Total: Births per Woman data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Thailand – Table TH.World Bank.WDI: Health Statistics. Total fertility rate represents the number of children that would be born to a woman if she were to live to the end of her childbearing years and bear children in accordance with age-specific fertility rates of the specified year.; ; (1) United Nations Population Division. World Population Prospects: 2017 Revision. (2) Census reports and other statistical publications from national statistical offices, (3) Eurostat: Demographic Statistics, (4) United Nations Statistical Division. Population and Vital Statistics Reprot (various years), (5) U.S. Census Bureau: International Database, and (6) Secretariat of the Pacific Community: Statistics and Demography Programme.; Weighted average; Relevance to gender indicator: it can indicate the status of women within households and a woman’s decision about the number and spacing of children.

The unemployment rate in Thailand reached 1.1 percent in 2020, a small increase from the previous year. Most of Thailand’s population is of working age and employed. About 46 percent of Thailand’s inhabitants work in the service sector, and another large portion of the population works in agriculture. Emerging and upwards Thailand is considered an emerging economy, as reflected by the country’s growing service sector. In recent years, Thailand has maintained a trade surplus, with the largest portion of exports going to China, the United States, and Japan. As of 2018, most of Taiwan’s exports are electrical machinery equipment and computers. An ASEAN leader Thailand is one of the founding members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), developed to nurture trade and economic growth among Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, and Vietnam. The organization has seen growth in gross domestic product (GDP) to over 2.5 trillion U.S. dollars. Among the countries involved, Thailand has the second largest economy with 487 billion U.S. dollars as of 2018.

Thailand, a country rich in culture and traditions, is home to a diversity of surnames that reflect its history and social evolution. In this Southeast Asian nation, surnames are not only a form of identification, but are also often linked to family heritage and ancestral roots. Over the years, certain surnames have gained prominence and become commonly recognized among Thais. In this article, we will present a list of the most common Thai surnames, offering a truly fascinating look at the identity and heritage of the Thai population. We will explore the provenance and meaning behind these surnames, allowing us to better understand the cultural wealth that Thailand has to offer.

This scatter chart displays male population (people) against health expenditure per capita (current US$) in Thailand. The data is about countries per year.

Key information about Thailand Monthly Earnings

• Thailand Monthly Earnings stood at 442 USD in Dec 2024, compared with the previous figure of 470 USD in Nov 2024
• Thailand Monthly Earnings data is updated monthly, available from Jan 2001 to Dec 2024, with an average number of 349 USD
• The data reached the an all-time high of 479 USD in Dec 2020 and a record low of 145 USD in Jan 2002

CEIC converts Monthly Earnings into USD. The Bank of Thailand provides Monthly Average Wage in local currency based on ISIC Rev. 4. Federal Reserve Board average market exchange rate is used for currency conversions. Monthly Earnings prior to January 2011 are based on ISIC Rev. 3.


Further information about Thailand Monthly Earnings

• In the latest reports, Thailand Population reached 66 million people in Dec 2024
• Unemployment Rate of Thailand dropped to 1 % in Dec 2024
• The country's Labour Force Participation Rate dropped to 69 % in Dec 2024

727,986 (number) in 2019. According to U.S. Office of Management and Budget (OMB), “Asian” refers to a person having origins in any of the original peoples of the Far East, Southeast Asia, or the Indian subcontinent, including, for example, Cambodia, China, India, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Pakistan, the Philippine Islands, Thailand, and Vietnam. The Asian population includes people who indicated their race(s) as “Asian” or reported entries such as “Asian Indian,” “Chinese,” “Filipino,” “Korean,” “Japanes"".

This scatter chart displays health expenditure per capita (current US$) against female population (people) in Thailand. The data is about countries per year.

Thailand TH: Life Expectancy at Birth: Female data was reported at 79.133 Year in 2016. This records an increase from the previous number of 78.953 Year for 2015. Thailand TH: Life Expectancy at Birth: Female data is updated yearly, averaging 72.772 Year from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2016, with 57 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 79.133 Year in 2016 and a record low of 57.059 Year in 1960. Thailand TH: Life Expectancy at Birth: Female data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Thailand – Table TH.World Bank.WDI: Health Statistics. Life expectancy at birth indicates the number of years a newborn infant would live if prevailing patterns of mortality at the time of its birth were to stay the same throughout its life.; ; (1) United Nations Population Division. World Population Prospects: 2017 Revision. (2) Census reports and other statistical publications from national statistical offices, (3) Eurostat: Demographic Statistics, (4) United Nations Statistical Division. Population and Vital Statistics Reprot (various years), (5) U.S. Census Bureau: International Database, and (6) Secretariat of the Pacific Community: Statistics and Demography Programme.; Weighted average;

This scatter chart displays GDP (current US$) against individuals using the Internet (% of population) in Thailand. The data is about countries per year.

Thailand TH: Life Expectancy at Birth: Total data was reported at 75.303 Year in 2016. This records an increase from the previous number of 75.103 Year for 2015. Thailand TH: Life Expectancy at Birth: Total data is updated yearly, averaging 69.747 Year from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2016, with 57 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 75.303 Year in 2016 and a record low of 54.703 Year in 1960. Thailand TH: Life Expectancy at Birth: Total data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Thailand – Table TH.World Bank.WDI: Health Statistics. Life expectancy at birth indicates the number of years a newborn infant would live if prevailing patterns of mortality at the time of its birth were to stay the same throughout its life.; ; (1) United Nations Population Division. World Population Prospects: 2017 Revision, or derived from male and female life expectancy at birth from sources such as: (2) Census reports and other statistical publications from national statistical offices, (3) Eurostat: Demographic Statistics, (4) United Nations Statistical Division. Population and Vital Statistics Reprot (various years), (5) U.S. Census Bureau: International Database, and (6) Secretariat of the Pacific Community: Statistics and Demography Programme.; Weighted average;