What is the Population of Thailand?
Facts last checked 9 October 2026.
Thailand has a population of approximately 65,859,640 people, making it the 23rd most populated country of the 196 countries covered on this site — around 0.82% of the world's population. With a land area of 513,120 km², the population density is roughly 128 people per km².
| Population | 65,859,640 |
|---|---|
| Population rank | 23rd of 196 |
| Share of world population | 0.82% |
| Area | 513,120 km² |
| Population density | 128 / km² |
| Demonym | Thai |
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Countries with a similar population
| Country | Population | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Thailand | 65,859,640 | 23rd |
| United Kingdom | 69,281,437 | 20th |
| Tanzania | 68,153,004 | 21st |
| France | 66,351,959 | 22nd |
| South Africa | 63,100,945 | 24th |
| Italy | 58,927,633 | 25th |
| Kenya | 53,330,978 | 26th |
Thailand compared with its neighbours
| Country | Population | Area (km²) |
|---|---|---|
| Myanmar | 51,316,756 | 676,578 |
| Cambodia | 17,577,760 | 181,035 |
| Laos | 7,647,000 | 236,800 |
| Malaysia | 34,231,700 | 330,803 |
Thailand in context
- Thailand covers 513,120 km², making it the 50th largest of the 196 countries on this site.
- It shares a land border with 4 countries: Myanmar, Cambodia, Laos, Malaysia.
- With 65,859,640 people, Thailand holds about 9.6% of the population of South-Eastern Asia.
- Traffic drives on the left, and calendars start the week on Monday.
- Thailand is a member state of the United Nations.
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Population of Thailand — FAQ
What is the population of Thailand?
The population of Thailand is approximately 65,859,640 (65.9 million) based on the latest available data.
What is the population of Thailand in 2026?
The latest estimate in our dataset puts the population of Thailand at approximately 65,859,640 people (an estimate, not a live count — national statistics offices publish the official figures). Thailand is the 23rd most populated country in our dataset.
How many people live in Thailand?
Approximately 65,859,640 people live in Thailand, making it the 23rd most populated country out of 196 covered on this site.
How does Thailand rank by population?
Thailand is the 23rd most populated of the 196 countries covered on this site, with a world population share of 0.82%.
What is the population density of Thailand?
Thailand has a population density of roughly 128 people per km², based on a land area of 513,120 km².
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