Thailand in Brief
Population statistics
| Total population of Thailand | 66.05 million (2023) |
| Age structure (2023) | |
| 0-14 years (male 5,308,488/female 5,015,785) | 15.63% |
| 15-24 years (male 4,165,022/female 3,966,533) | 12.31% |
| 25-54 years (male 14,611,249/female 14,872,822) | 44.64% |
| 55-64 years (male 4,242,383/female 4,874,983) | 13.80% |
| 65 years and over (male 3,896,866/female 5,098,484) | 13.62% |
| Median age | 41 years (2023 est.) |
| Population growth rate | 0.2% (2023 est.) |
| Birth rate | 10 births/1,000 population (2023 est.) |
| Death rate | 7.9 deaths/1,000 population (2023 est.) |
| Life expectancy at birth (2023 est.) | |
| Male | 74.9 years |
| Female | 81.1 years |
| Main urban areas by population (2023) | |
| Bangkok (capital) | 5.47 million |
| Nakorn Ratchasima | 2.63 million |
| Total labour force (Apr 2024) | 39.79 million |
| Unemployment rate | 1.1% |
Population Pyramid
Source: The Bureau of Registration Administration, Department of Provincial Administration
Labour Force
The size of the work force in Thailand was 39.79 million (Apr 2024), with the majority of the workforce under 35 years of age. Each year about 800,000 people join this force. Many standard labor practices apply, including mandatory severance packages, and overtime payments.
The minimum wage in Thailand is currently 330 baht per day. While not the lowest labor market in the region, Thailand's workforce is among the most cost-efficient in the world, as they have earned a reputation for diligence and adaptability.
Minimum Daily Wage
Effective January 1st, 2024, the minimum wage shows in the below table.
| Minimum wage | Area |
|---|---|
| 370 baht | Phuket |
| 363 baht | Bangkok, Nakhon Pathom, Nonthaburi, Pathum Thani, Samut Prakarn, and Samut Sakhon |
| 361 baht | Chon Buri and Rayong |
| 352 baht | Nakhon Ratchasima |
| 351 baht | Samut Songkhram |
| 350 baht | Ayutthaya, Chachengsao, Saraburi, Prachin Buri, Khon Kaen and Chiang Mai |
| 349 baht | Lop Buri |
| 348 baht | Suphan Buri, Nong Khai and Nakhon Nayok |
| 347 baht | Krabi and Trat |
| 345 baht | Kanchanaburi, Chantaburi, Chiang Rai, Tak, Nakhon Panom, Buriram, Prachuap Kiri Khan, Phang Nga, Pitsanuloak, Mukdaharn, Sakon Nakhon, Song Khla, Sra Kaew, Surat Thani, and Ubon Ratchathani |
| 344 baht | Chumphon, Phetchaburi, and Surin |
| 343 baht | Nakhon Sawan, Yasothorn, and Lamphun |
| 342 baht | Kalasin, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Bueng Kan, Phetchabun, and Roi Et |
| 341 baht | Chainart, Chaiyaphum, Pattalung, Sing Buri and Ang Thong |
| 340 baht | Kamphaeng Phet, Phichit, Ranong, Maha Sarakham, Mae Hong Son, Ranong, Ratchaburi, Lampang, Loei, Sri Sa Ket, Satun, Sukhothai, Non Bua Lam Phu, Amnat Charoen, Udon Thani, Uttaradit and Uthai Thani |
| 338 baht | Trang, Nan, Phayao and Phrae |
| 330 Bhat | Narathiwat, Pattani, and Yala |
Literacy
The literacy rate in Thailand is quite high and in recent years there has been an increased emphasis on education. The development of the Kingdom's human resources is its highest priority.
| Definition | age 15 and over can read and write (2021) |
| Population can read and write Thai language | 94.1% |
| Male | 95.5% |
| Female | 92.8% |
Basic Information
| Official language | Thai |
| Capital | Bangkok |
| GDP $513.5 billion (2023) | |
| GDP per capita $7,331.5 (2023) | |
| Currency | Baht (THB) |
| Time zone | UTC+7 |
| Internet TLD | th |
| Calling code | +66 |
| Total Area | 513,120 Sq. Km |
| Water : 2,230 Sq. Km | |
| Land : 510,890 Sq. Km | |
| Airport : 38 airports (7 international airports) | |
| Railway : 4,429 Km | |
| Roads : 390,026 Km | |
Source: Ministry of Labor, National Statistical Office of Thailand, Ministry of Interior, The World Factbook, Office of the National Economic and Social Development Council
Last updated: June 12th, 2024
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