International migrants, by country of destination in Thailand
Thailand: International migrants, by country of destination was 3.18 million in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
3.18 million
World rank
21st
of 231 countries
All-time high
3.18 million
in 2024
All-time low
271,568
in 1995
Years of data
8
1990–2024
International migrants, by country of destination in Thailand, 1990–2024
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
Thailand recorded 3.18 million for international migrants, by country of destination in 2024. That is the highest value across all 8 years on record.
The figure is up 11.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, international migrants, by country of destination in Thailand peaked at 3.18 million in 2024 and was at its lowest, 271,568, in 1995.
Thailand ranks 21st of 231 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
International migrants, by country of destination in Thailand, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 287,933 | — |
| 1995 | 271,568 | -5.7% |
| 2000 | 771,234 | +184.0% |
| 2005 | 1.71 million | +121.2% |
| 2010 | 2.64 million | +54.8% |
| 2015 | 2.85 million | +8.1% |
| 2020 | 3.02 million | +5.7% |
| 2024 | 3.18 million | +5.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 279,750 | 271,568 | 287,933 | 2 |
| 2000s | 1.24 million | 771,234 | 1.71 million | 2 |
| 2010s | 2.75 million | 2.64 million | 2.85 million | 2 |
| 2020s | 3.10 million | 3.02 million | 3.18 million | 2 |
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- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate -0.7473 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate -1.57 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate -0.7473 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate -0.8771 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 67,880 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population -0.0154 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.4671 % change on previous year (2100)
- World population growth -0.7% (2100)
- Population density 89.17 people per km² (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 1.67 million people (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is international migrants, by country of destination in Thailand?
- International migrants, by country of destination in Thailand was 3.18 million in 2024, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest international migrants, by country of destination recorded in Thailand?
- The highest recorded value was 3.18 million in 2024.
- What is the lowest international migrants, by country of destination recorded in Thailand?
- The lowest recorded value was 271,568 in 1995.
- How does Thailand rank for international migrants, by country of destination?
- Thailand ranks 21st out of 231 countries with data for 2024.
- Is international migrants, by country of destination rising or falling in Thailand?
- Over the last ten years it is up 11.4%. 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 International migrants, by country of destination. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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