Thailand in Brief
Population statistics
| Total population of Thailand | 66.19 million (2020) |
| Age structure (2020) | |
| 0-14 years (male 5,512,470 /female 5,209,331) | 16.20% |
| 15-24 years (male 4,333,814 /female 4,151,876) | 12.82% |
| 25-54 years (male 14,584,071 /female 14,963,073) | 44.64% |
| 55-64 years (male 3,891,464 /female 4,466,079) | 12.63% |
| 65 years and over (male 3,409,472 /female 4,485,814) | 11.93% |
| Median age total | 39 years (2020 est.) |
| Population growth rate | -0.6% (2020) |
| Birth rate | 10.7 births/1,000 population (2020 est.) |
| Death rate | 8.3 deaths/1,000 population (2020 est.) |
| Life expectancy at birth (2020 est.) | |
| Male | 72.4 years |
| Female | 78.9 years |
| Main urban areas by population (2020) | |
| Bangkok (capital) | 5.59 million |
| Nakorn Ratchasima | 2.63 million |
| Total labour force (Quarter 2/2021) | 38.78 million |
| Unemployment rate | 1.9% |
Population Pyramid
Source : The Bureau of Registration Administration, Department of Provincial Administration (http://stat.bora.dopa.go.th/stat/pk/pk_61.pdf), National Statistical Office of Thailand (http://popcensus.nso.go.th/quick_stat1.php?rg=1) and Central Intelligence Agency, the United States of America (https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/resources/the-world-factbook/geos/th.html)
Labour Force
The size of the work force in Thailand was 38.78 million (Q2/2021), 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 313 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 1, 2020, the minimum wage shows in the below table.
| Minimum wage | Area |
|---|---|
| 336 baht (2 provinces) | Chon Buri and Phuket |
| 335 baht (1 provinces) | Rayong |
| 331 baht (6 provinces) | Bangkok, Nakhon Pathom, Nonthaburi, Pathum Thani, Samut Prakan and Samut Sakhon |
| 330 baht (1 provinces) | Chachoengsao |
| 325 baht (14 provinces) | Krabi, Khon Kaen, Chiang Mai, Trat, Nakhon Ratchasima, Ayutthaya, Phang-nga, Lop Buri, Songkhla, Saraburi, Suphan Buri, Surat Thani, Nong Khai and Ubon Ratchathani |
| 324 baht (1 provinces) | Prachin Buri |
| 323 baht (6 provinces) | Kalasin, Chanthaburi, Nakhon Nayok, Mukdahan, Sakhon Nakhon and Samut Songkhram |
| 320 baht (21 provinces) | Kanchanaburi, Chainat, Nakhon Phanom, Nakhon Sawan, Nan, Bung Kan, Buri Ram, Prachuap Khiri Khan, Phatthalung, Phitsanuloke, Phetchaburi, Phetchabun, Phayao, Yasothon, Roi-et, Loei, Sa Kaew, Surin, Ang Thong, Udon Thani and Uttradit |
| 315 baht (22 provinces) | Kamphaeng Phet, Chaiyaphum, Chumpon, Chiang Rai, Trang, Tak, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Phichit, Phrae, Maha Sarakham, Mae Hong Son, Ranong, Ratchaburi, Lampang, Lamphun, Si Sa Ket, Sathun, Sing Buri, Sukhothai, Nong Bua Lamphu, Uthai Thani and Amnat Charoen |
| 313 baht (3 provinces) | 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 6 and over can read and write (2015) |
| Population can read and write Thai language | 93% |
| Male | 94.5% |
| Female | 91.5% |
Basic Information
| Official language | Thai |
| Capital | Bangkok |
| GDP $501.6 billion (2020) | |
| GDP per capita $7,216.6 (2020) | |
| 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 | |
Last updated : July 28th, 2021
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