Urban Population: Thailand
Thailand's urban population is currently 61.9% as of 2024. # Thailand Urban Population Thailand's urban population reached 61.
Current (2024)
61.9%
+1.5% y/y
Peak (2024)
61.9%
Low (1960)
11.8%
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
1960–2024 · 65 pts
Urban Population — Thailand
1960 — 2024
Urban Population — Thailand
Analysis# Thailand Urban Population
Thailand's urban population reached 61.869% in 2024, marking an all-time peak for the nation. This represents a dramatic transformation from 1960, when only 11.826% of the population lived in urban areas—a total increase of 423.2% over six decades. The country has shifted from a predominantly rural society to one where urban residents now comprise nearly two-thirds of the population.
The acceleration became particularly pronounced after 2017, when urbanization jumped from 49.231% to 54.584% by 2018. Annual growth rates averaged roughly 1-1.5% throughout the 2015-2024 period, demonstrating sustained momentum toward greater urbanization. With the current trajectory showing continued annual increases and the rate now approaching saturation levels, Thailand's urban population growth is expected to stabilize in coming years.
Historical Data
65 Rows| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 61.9% | +1.53% |
| 2023 | 60.9% | +2.00% |
| 2022 | 59.7% | +2.11% |
| 2021 | 58.5% | +2.22% |
| 2020 | 57.2% | +2.34% |
| 2019 | 55.9% | +2.46% |
| 2018 | 54.6% | +10.87% |
| 2017 | 49.2% | +2.82% |
| 2016 | 47.9% | +1.98% |
| 2015 | 47.0% | +1.38% |
| 2014 | 46.3% | +1.05% |
| 2013 | 45.8% | +1.01% |
| 2012 | 45.4% | +1.27% |
| 2011 | 44.8% | +1.82% |
| 2010 | 44.0% | +2.33% |
| 2009 | 43.0% | +2.64% |
| 2008 | 41.9% | +2.93% |
| 2007 | 40.7% | +3.20% |
| 2006 | 39.4% | +3.44% |
| 2005 | 38.1% | +3.65% |
Show all 65 rows
| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 36.8% | +3.84% |
| 2003 | 35.4% | +3.97% |
| 2002 | 34.1% | +4.06% |
| 2001 | 32.7% | +4.07% |
| 2000 | 31.5% | +4.33% |
| 1999 | 30.2% | +5.00% |
| 1998 | 28.7% | +5.60% |
| 1997 | 27.2% | +6.07% |
| 1996 | 25.6% | +6.35% |
| 1995 | 24.1% | +6.40% |
| 1994 | 22.7% | +6.16% |
| 1993 | 21.3% | +5.53% |
| 1992 | 20.2% | +4.48% |
| 1991 | 19.4% | +2.92% |
| 1990 | 18.8% | +1.63% |
| 1989 | 18.5% | +1.24% |
| 1988 | 18.3% | +1.01% |
| 1987 | 18.1% | +0.83% |
| 1986 | 17.9% | +0.72% |
| 1985 | 17.8% | +0.68% |
| 1984 | 17.7% | +0.69% |
| 1983 | 17.6% | +0.78% |
| 1982 | 17.4% | +0.93% |
| 1981 | 17.3% | +1.16% |
| 1980 | 17.1% | +1.52% |
| 1979 | 16.8% | +2.02% |
| 1978 | 16.5% | +2.44% |
| 1977 | 16.1% | +2.76% |
| 1976 | 15.7% | +2.98% |
| 1975 | 15.2% | +3.09% |
| 1974 | 14.8% | +3.07% |
| 1973 | 14.3% | +2.90% |
| 1972 | 13.9% | +2.57% |
| 1971 | 13.6% | +2.05% |
| 1970 | 13.3% | +1.59% |
| 1969 | 13.1% | +1.39% |
| 1968 | 12.9% | +1.26% |
| 1967 | 12.7% | +1.15% |
| 1966 | 12.6% | +1.07% |
| 1965 | 12.5% | +1.03% |
| 1964 | 12.3% | +1.01% |
| 1963 | 12.2% | +1.03% |
| 1962 | 12.1% | +1.08% |
| 1961 | 12.0% | +1.17% |
| 1960 | 11.8% | — |
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