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East Asia & Pacific · Country statistics

Thailand

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At a glance

Latest published figures · reporting years differ
Population71.62M2025 · peopleGross domestic product$577.01B2025 · current US$GDP per capita$8.06K2025 · current US$ / personLife expectancy at birth76.62024 · yearsInternet use90.9%2024 · % of populationForest area38.7%2023 · % of land area
Adult literacy
91.1%

% of people aged 15+·2022

Published observation

Over time

Full published history
Thailand2022 · 91.1%
024.1148.2272.3296.431960199320251980: 88%2000: 92.7%2005: 93.5%2010: 96.4%2013: 93.7%2015: 92.9%2016: 92%2018: 93.8%2019: 91.3%2022: 91.1%

Adult literacy rate is the percentage of people ages 15 and above who can both read and write with understanding a short simple statement about their everyday life.

Country context

Thailand in perspective

Region
East Asia & Pacific
Capital
Bangkok
Country code
THA

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