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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
Undernourishment
4.6%

% of population·2023

Published observation

Over time

Full published history
Thailand2023 · 4.6%
04.338.6512.9817.31960199320252001: 17.3%2002: 16.3%2003: 14.9%2004: 13.6%2005: 11.8%2006: 10.6%2007: 10.1%2008: 10.6%2009: 10.4%2010: 10.2%2011: 9.4%2012: 9.3%2013: 8.7%2014: 8.2%2015: 7.8%2016: 7.9%2017: 8.1%2018: 7.6%2019: 6.8%2020: 6%2021: 5.4%2022: 5.1%2023: 4.6%

Prevalence of undernourishment is the percentage of the population whose habitual food consumption is insufficient to provide the dietary energy levels that are required to maintain a normal active and healthy life. Data showing as 2.5 may signify a prevalence of undernourishment below 2.5%.

Country context

Thailand in perspective

Region
East Asia & Pacific
Capital
Bangkok
Country code
THA

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