Thailand Population Live (2026)
The live population of Thailand, updated every second — with births today, deaths today, growth rate and key facts about one of the most interesting countries on Earth.
Thailand has an estimated population of about 71.8 million people in 2026 — 0.87% of the roughly 8.25 billion people on Earth, and the 19th largest of the 72 countries tracked on LiveHumans. The counter above starts from our 1 January 2026 estimate and adds births and subtracts deaths every second, using Thailand's latest birth rate (9 per 1,000 people a year) and death rate (8 per 1,000).
Is the population of Thailand growing?
Yes. Around 1,770 babies are born in Thailand every day — about 74 an hour — while around 1,574 people die. That leaves a natural increase of roughly 197 people a day, or about 71,801 a year: a growth rate of 0.10% before migration. That is slow growth: the gap between births and deaths is narrow, and on current trends Thailand is likely to see deaths overtake births within the next few decades unless birth rates recover.
A birth rate of 9 per 1,000 people is among the lowest in the world — fewer than 10 births per 1,000 people each year — which is the main reason Thailand's population is getting older. It ranks 59th of 72 for birth rate on LiveHumans.
These figures count births and deaths only. Migration moves Thailand's real population up or down each year, which is why official census figures can differ from our estimate.
Births and deaths in Thailand
| Period | Births | Deaths | Net change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Per minute | 1.2 | 1.1 | 0.1 |
| Per hour | 74 | 66 | 8 |
| Per day | 1,770 | 1,574 | 197 |
| Per week | 12,393 | 11,016 | 1,377 |
| Per year | 646,212 | 574,410 | 71,801 |
How crowded is Thailand?
With about 71.8 million people living on 513,120 km², Thailand has roughly 139.9 people per square kilometre. That is above the world average of about 61 per km² (22nd of 72 for density).
Life expectancy in Thailand
A baby born in Thailand today can expect to live about 78.1 years, compared with a world average of about 73.3. That is above the global average and ranks 32nd of the 72 countries we track. Want a personal estimate? Try our life expectancy calculator.
Income and population
With GDP of about $7,294 per person (43rd of 72), Thailand is a middle-income country that is part-way through the demographic transition: death rates have already fallen a lot, and birth rates are following.
Thailand at a glance
| Fact | Value | Rank (of 72) |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2026 est.) | 71,801,279 | 19 |
| Births per day | 1,770 | 32 |
| Deaths per day | 1,574 | 22 |
| Birth rate (per 1,000) | 9 | 59 |
| Death rate (per 1,000) | 8 | 31 |
| Natural growth rate | 0.10% / year | 50 |
| Life expectancy | 78.1 years | 32 |
| Population density | 139.9 / km² | 22 |
| GDP per person | $7,294 | 43 |
| Area | 513,120 km² | — |
| Capital | Bangkok | — |
| Languages | Thai | — |
| Currency | Thai Baht (฿) | — |
Compare with other countries
See all countries on our population by country page, or watch the whole planet on the live world population counter.
How we calculate Thailand's live population
No country counts its people every second, so this page is an estimate. We start from a population figure for 1 January 2026 based on United Nations and World Bank data, then use Thailand's crude birth rate and crude death rate — the number of births and deaths per 1,000 people per year — to work out how many people are born and die each second. The counter simply adds those up in real time. Because migration is not included, and because rates change from year to year, treat the figure as a close estimate rather than an exact count.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Thailand in 2026?
The population of Thailand in 2026 is estimated at about 71.8 million people, which is around 0.87% of the world's population. The live counter on this page adds births and subtracts deaths every second.
How many babies are born in Thailand every day?
About 1,770 babies are born in Thailand every day — roughly 74 per hour, or 646,212 per year — based on a birth rate of 9 per 1,000 people.
How many people die in Thailand every day?
About 1,574 people die in Thailand every day — roughly 66 per hour, or 574,410 per year — based on a death rate of 8 per 1,000 people.
Is the population of Thailand growing or shrinking?
Growing. Births exceed deaths by about 197 people a day, a natural growth rate of 0.10% a year before migration.
What is the life expectancy in Thailand?
Life expectancy at birth in Thailand is about 78.1 years, compared with a world average of about 73.3 years.
How accurate is this Thailand population counter?
It is a statistical estimate, not a live headcount. We start from a 1 January 2026 population estimate based on UN and World Bank data and apply Thailand's annual birth and death rates second by second. Migration is not included, so official figures may differ slightly.
Last updated: 26 September 2026 · Estimates based on UN World Population Prospects and World Bank data.