Internally displaced persons in Thailand

Thailand: Internally displaced persons was 272,670 in 2025. β—† Volatile

Latest (2025)
272,670
Change on year
up 1,435,010.0%
World rank
36th
of 104 countries
All-time high
272,670
in 2025
All-time low
19
in 2023
Years of data
14
2011–2025

Internally displaced persons in Thailand, 2011–2025

0100.0k200.0k300.0k2011201820252011: 35.0k2012: 35.0k2013: 35.0k2014: 35.0k2015: 35.0k2016: 35.0k2017: 40.6k2018: 40.6k2019: 41.0k2020: 3202021: 3.5k2022: 6792023: 192025: 272.7k

Source: UNICEF.

Analysis

The most recent figure for internally displaced persons in Thailand is 272,670, measured in 2025. That is the highest value across all 14 years on record.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 1,435,010.0% on the previous year and up 679.1% over ten years.

Over the whole period, internally displaced persons in Thailand peaked at 272,670 in 2025 and was at its lowest, 19, in 2023.

That places Thailand 36th out of 104 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2010s 36,911 35,000 41,032 9
2020s 55,444 19 272,670 5

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Frequently asked questions

What is internally displaced persons in Thailand?
Internally displaced persons in Thailand was 272,670 in 2025, according to UNICEF.
What is the highest internally displaced persons recorded in Thailand?
The highest recorded value was 272,670 in 2025.
What is the lowest internally displaced persons recorded in Thailand?
The lowest recorded value was 19 in 2023.
How does Thailand rank for internally displaced persons?
Thailand ranks 36th out of 104 countries with data for 2025.
Is internally displaced persons rising or falling in Thailand?
Over the last ten years it is up 679.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Thailand data come from?
The figures come from UNICEF, published as part of Internally displaced persons (IDPs). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Internally displaced persons (IDPs)
Source
UNICEF
Licence
UNICEF Terms of Use (attribution required)
Coverage
252 places, 3,487 data points, 2009–2025
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