Comparison of fertility rates in Thailand
Thailand: Comparison of fertility rates was 1.21 in 2023. β Volatile
Comparison of fertility rates in Thailand, 1950β2023
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2023, comparison of fertility rates in Thailand stood at 1.21. That is the lowest value across all 74 years on record.
That represents a change of down 0.7% on the previous year and down 20.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, comparison of fertility rates in Thailand peaked at 6.42 in 1953 and was at its lowest, 1.21, in 2023.
That places Thailand 208th out of 229 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 6.38 | 6.33 | 6.42 | 10 |
| 1960s | 6.18 | 5.7 | 6.34 | 10 |
| 1970s | 4.46 | 3.45 | 5.45 | 10 |
| 1980s | 2.61 | 2.14 | 3.29 | 10 |
| 1990s | 1.92 | 1.77 | 2.06 | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.65 | 1.56 | 1.73 | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.45 | 1.28 | 1.57 | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.23 | 1.21 | 1.26 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Thailand
More population data for Thailand
- Population growth rate by level of development -0.749 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 1.67 million (2100)
- Population density 89.17 (2100)
- Population growth rate -0.749 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.4671 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population -0.0154 Percent per annum (2030)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 67,880 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates -0.0154 % change on previous year (2030)
- Fertility and wanted fertility 1.2 (2024)
- Refugee population by country or territory of asylum 84,421 (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is comparison of fertility rates in Thailand?
- Comparison of fertility rates in Thailand was 1.21 in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest comparison of fertility rates recorded in Thailand?
- The highest recorded value was 6.42 in 1953.
- What is the lowest comparison of fertility rates recorded in Thailand?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.21 in 2023.
- How does Thailand rank for comparison of fertility rates?
- Thailand ranks 208th out of 229 countries with data for 2023.
- Is comparison of fertility rates rising or falling in Thailand?
- Over the last ten years it is down 20.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Thailand data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Comparison of fertility rates. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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