Thailand
Country statistics · 1990–present
Thailand at a Glance
Thailand is home to 71.7 million people as of 2024, with a population that is experiencing natural population decline. At a GDP per capita of $8,730, it is a lower-middle-income economy — reflecting an economy in active development. Life expectancy at birth stands at 76.6 years, close to the global average.
Population Trends
The total resident population stood at 71.7 million as of 2024. With a birth rate of 8.1 and a death rate of 9.0 per 1,000 people (2024), the natural growth rate stands at -0.9 per 1,000 — equivalent to roughly -65,720 additional residents each year from natural change alone.
Economy & Development
Thailand is a mid-sized economy, with a total GDP that is projected at $623 billion (2029 IMF projection). At $8,730 per person, it is classified as a lower-middle-income economy — reflecting an economy in active development. Real GDP growth is projected at 2.5% in 2029, representing modest growth. The unemployment rate is projected at 1.0% (2029 IMF projection), indicating effectively at full employment.
Health & Society
Life expectancy at birth is 76.6 years (2024), close to the global average. Current health expenditure per person is $327 (2023), representing very low per-capita healthcare spending, a common constraint in lower-income economies. The adult literacy rate stands at 91.1% (2022), reflecting a majority-literate adult population. 90.9% of the population use the internet (2024), indicating near-universal internet access.