In 2023, the size of the rural population in Thailand amounted to approximately 33.3 million, which was a decrease compared to the previous year. According to the figures, the rural population in Thailand has been gradually decreasing throughout the years, with a slight fluctuation.

The total population in Thailand was estimated at 66.1 million people in 2023, according to the latest census figures and projections from Trading Economics. This dataset provides - Thailand Population - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Thailand Population: By Province: Bangkok data was reported at 5,682.415 Person th in 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 5,686.646 Person th for 2016. Thailand Population: By Province: Bangkok data is updated yearly, averaging 5,682.415 Person th from Dec 1993 (Median) to 2017, with 25 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 5,844.607 Person th in 2003 and a record low of 5,570.743 Person th in 1995. Thailand Population: By Province: Bangkok data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Department of Provincial Administration. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Thailand – Table TH.G001: Population: By Region and Registration.

The total population of Thailand was estimated at 70.27 million people in 2024. Following a continuous upward trend, the total population has risen by 22.9 million people from 1980 to 2024. Looking forward, the total population will rise by 130,000 people until 2030, showing an overall upward trend with periodic ups and downs.This indicator describes the total population in the country at hand. This total population of the country consists of all persons falling within the scope of the census.

Population density per pixel at 100 metre resolution. WorldPop provides estimates of numbers of people residing in each 100x100m grid cell for every low and middle income country. Through ingegrating cencus, survey, satellite and GIS datasets in a flexible machine-learning framework, high resolution maps of population counts and densities for 2000-2020 are produced, along with accompanying metadata. DATASET: Alpha version 2010 and 2015 estimates of numbers of people per grid square, with national totals adjusted to match UN population division estimates (http://esa.un.org/wpp/) and remaining unadjusted. REGION: Africa SPATIAL RESOLUTION: 0.000833333 decimal degrees (approx 100m at the equator) PROJECTION: Geographic, WGS84 UNITS: Estimated persons per grid square MAPPING APPROACH: Land cover based, as described in: Linard, C., Gilbert, M., Snow, R.W., Noor, A.M. and Tatem, A.J., 2012, Population distribution, settlement patterns and accessibility across Africa in 2010, PLoS ONE, 7(2): e31743. FORMAT: Geotiff (zipped using 7-zip (open access tool): www.7-zip.org) FILENAMES: Example - AGO10adjv4.tif = Angola (AGO) population count map for 2010 (10) adjusted to match UN national estimates (adj), version 4 (v4). Population maps are updated to new versions when improved census or other input data become available. Thailand data available from WorldPop here.

In 2023, the urban population in Thailand stood at approximately 38.5 million, which was an increase compared to the previous year. The figures show a gradual increase in the urban population throughout the years.

Key information about Thailand population

• The Thailand population reached 66.0 million people in Dec 2024, compared with the previously reported figure of 66.1 million people in Dec 2023
• The data reached an all-time high of 66.6 million people in Dec 2019 and a record low of 20.7 million people in Dec 1950

CEIC extends history for annual Population. The Department of Provincial Administration provides year-end Population. Population prior to 1963 is a Mid-year estimate sourced from the International Monetary Fund.


Further information about Thailand population data

• In the latest reports, Thailand Unemployment Rate dropped to 0.9 % in Nov 2024
• Monthly earnings of the Thailand population was 469.7 USD in Nov 2024
• Thailand Labour Force Participation Rate increased to 68.9 % in Nov 2024

Graph and download economic data for Population, Total for Thailand (POPTOTTHA647NWDB) from 1960 to 2024 about Thailand and population.

Thailand Population: By Region: Eastern data was reported at 4,743.840 Person th in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 4,693.420 Person th for 2016. Thailand Population: By Region: Eastern data is updated yearly, averaging 3,997.799 Person th from Dec 1975 (Median) to 2017, with 43 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 4,773.259 Person th in 2013 and a record low of 2,544.918 Person th in 1975. Thailand Population: By Region: Eastern data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Department of Provincial Administration. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Thailand – Table TH.G001: Population: By Region and Registration.

Graph and download economic data for Population ages 65 and above for Thailand (SPPOP65UPTOZSTHA) from 1960 to 2024 about 65-years +, Thailand, and population.

In 2020, the average age in Thailand is expected to reach 38.2 years, twenty years higher than in 1980, when it began to rise after a steady decrease in prior years. Previously, from 1950 to 1975, the average age hovered around 17 years. The increased average age corresponds with rising life expectancy globally, accelerating especially around the mid-twentieth century onward. In this century, the life expectancy in Thailand has increased by roughly 2.5 years since 2007, reaching 78.39 in 2017. The standard of living is increasing In Thailand, people ages 15 to 64 have consistently made up the majority of the population from 2007 to 2017. In this time, the older population grew increased by about three percent, while the younger population shrunk at roughly the same rate. This indicates that many people within the middle age category are reaching 65 or older, and that the birth rate is simultaneously declining. Birth rates are declining Every year, families are having fewer children in Thailand, with a fertility rate of less than 1.5 children per women of childbearing age in 2017. This is not necessarily a bad sign – it points towards increasing healthcare and living standards. Another indicator for this is the decreasing infant mortality in Thailand, meaning more of the children born each year survive. Lower infant mortality also contributes to the calculations of a higher life expectancy, and thus affects the country’s median age.

In 2024, the number of inhabitants in the Bangkok Metropolitan Area, Thailand, was estimated to amount to around **** million people. The figures show a gradual increase in Bangkok's population in the last 10 years. Bangkok’s most populated and most popular areas Bangkok experienced rapid growth between the 1960s and 1980s and has developed into one of Southeast Asia's leading commercial markets, a hub for real estate, retail, manufacturing, commerce, transportation, and financial services, despite challenges and political instability over the last decades. Khlong Sam Wa, Sai Mai, and Bang Khae, located on the outskirts, are the most populated districts in Bangkok, with comparatively low rental prices. In contrast, rather expensive areas around Wireless Road, upper and lower Sukhumvit, Sathorn, and Silom are particularly sought after by high-income residents and working expatriates. Bangkok’s housing prices Local buyers are facing difficulties as a result of Bangkok's increasing interest rates, which have reduced house affordability, as well as a lack of confidence in the economy. The price index of townhouses in Bangkok has shown increases since 2013. The same goes for single-detached houses and condominiums. Long-term demand will be limited by Thailand's aging population, and many prospective new purchasers, particularly Millennials and Gen Y, often choose to rent instead of buying.

Historical dataset showing total population for Thailand by year from 1950 to 2025.

Rural population (% of total population) in Thailand was reported at 45.68 % in 2024, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Thailand - Rural population - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on September of 2025.

Graph and download economic data for Population Growth for Thailand (SPPOPGROWTHA) from 1961 to 2024 about Thailand, population, and rate.

Graph and download economic data for Population Ages 15 to 64 for Thailand (SPPOP1564TOZSTHA) from 1960 to 2024 about Thailand, 15 to 64 years, and population.

Population growth (annual %) in Thailand was reported at --0.04802 % in 2024, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Thailand - Population growth (annual %) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on October of 2025.

Thailand Population: By Region: Northeastern data was reported at 21,989.477 Person th in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 21,945.392 Person th for 2016. Thailand Population: By Region: Northeastern data is updated yearly, averaging 20,876.200 Person th from Dec 1975 (Median) to 2017, with 43 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 21,989.477 Person th in 2017 and a record low of 14,533.753 Person th in 1975. Thailand Population: By Region: Northeastern data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Department of Provincial Administration. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Thailand – Table TH.G001: Population: By Region and Registration.

Population ages 15-64 (% of total population) in Thailand was reported at 69.89 % in 2024, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Thailand - Population ages 15-64 (% of total) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on October of 2025.

Thailand Population: By Region: Central data was reported at 3,293.504 Person th in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 3,289.487 Person th for 2016. Thailand Population: By Region: Central data is updated yearly, averaging 2,906.541 Person th from Dec 1975 (Median) to 2017, with 43 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 3,293.504 Person th in 2017 and a record low of 2,417.481 Person th in 1976. Thailand Population: By Region: Central data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Department of Provincial Administration. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Thailand – Table TH.G001: Population: By Region and Registration.