Net migration metrics in Thailand
Thailand: Net migration metrics was 19,648 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
19,648
Change on year
down 9.4%
World rank
44th
of 236 countries
All-time high
183,471
in 1998
All-time low
-27,740
in 1958
Years of data
74
1950–2023
Net migration metrics in Thailand, 1950–2023
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
Thailand recorded 19,648 for net migration metrics in 2023.
That represents a change of down 9.4% on the previous year and down 70.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, net migration metrics in Thailand peaked at 183,471 in 1998 and was at its lowest, -27,740, in 1958.
That places Thailand 44th out of 236 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Net migration metrics in Thailand, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 10,833 | — |
| 1951 | 9,294 | -14.2% |
| 1952 | 2,996 | -67.8% |
| 1953 | -9,511 | -417.5% |
| 1954 | -6,859 | -27.9% |
| 1955 | -7,471 | +8.9% |
| 1956 | -7,612 | +1.9% |
| 1957 | -9,786 | +28.6% |
| 1958 | -27,740 | +183.5% |
| 1959 | -2,027 | -92.7% |
| 1960 | 6,886 | -439.7% |
| 1961 | 14,968 | +117.4% |
| 1962 | 16,605 | +10.9% |
| 1963 | 16,494 | -0.7% |
| 1964 | 17,249 | +4.6% |
| 1965 | 22,995 | +33.3% |
| 1966 | 12,016 | -47.7% |
| 1967 | 17,005 | +41.5% |
| 1968 | 13,718 | -19.3% |
| 1969 | 26,551 | +93.5% |
| 1970 | 49,221 | +85.4% |
| 1971 | 43,400 | -11.8% |
| 1972 | 73,082 | +68.4% |
| 1973 | 80,704 | +10.4% |
| 1974 | 72,801 | -9.8% |
| 1975 | 66,306 | -8.9% |
| 1976 | 40,656 | -38.7% |
| 1977 | 88,937 | +118.8% |
| 1978 | 82,011 | -7.8% |
| 1979 | 85,693 | +4.5% |
| 1980 | 88,478 | +3.2% |
| 1981 | 78,337 | -11.5% |
| 1982 | 101,885 | +30.1% |
| 1983 | 143,393 | +40.7% |
| 1984 | 139,345 | -2.8% |
| 1985 | 141,963 | +1.9% |
| 1986 | 111,820 | -21.2% |
| 1987 | 122,791 | +9.8% |
| 1988 | 128,469 | +4.6% |
| 1989 | 90,497 | -29.6% |
| 1990 | 152,916 | +69.0% |
| 1991 | 124,034 | -18.9% |
| 1992 | 143,318 | +15.5% |
| 1993 | 122,746 | -14.4% |
| 1994 | 132,271 | +7.8% |
| 1995 | 147,226 | +11.3% |
| 1996 | 152,397 | +3.5% |
| 1997 | 150,411 | -1.3% |
| 1998 | 183,471 | +22.0% |
| 1999 | 173,924 | -5.2% |
| 2000 | 121,640 | -30.1% |
| 2001 | 96,817 | -20.4% |
| 2002 | 105,215 | +8.7% |
| 2003 | 105,917 | +0.7% |
| 2004 | 107,199 | +1.2% |
| 2005 | 100,542 | -6.2% |
| 2006 | 102,362 | +1.8% |
| 2007 | 100,486 | -1.8% |
| 2008 | 107,333 | +6.8% |
| 2009 | 110,883 | +3.3% |
| 2010 | 52,791 | -52.4% |
| 2011 | 66,607 | +26.2% |
| 2012 | 74,033 | +11.1% |
| 2013 | 67,452 | -8.9% |
| 2014 | 55,358 | -17.9% |
| 2015 | 32,500 | -41.3% |
| 2016 | 112,978 | +247.6% |
| 2017 | 66,805 | -40.9% |
| 2018 | 10,984 | -83.6% |
| 2019 | 5,221 | -52.5% |
| 2020 | 32,277 | +518.2% |
| 2021 | -2,093 | -106.5% |
| 2022 | 21,683 | -1136.0% |
| 2023 | 19,648 | -9.4% |
Thailand compared with similar countries
- Thailand's 19,648 is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is -2,817. (58 countries reporting)
- Thailand's 19,648 is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is -787. (37 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Net migration metrics in Thailand changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | +1136.0% | -2,093 | 21,683 |
| 2020 | +518.2% | 5,221 | 32,277 |
| 1960 | +439.7% | -2,027 | 6,886 |
| 1953 | -417.5% | 2,996 | -9,511 |
| 2016 | +247.6% | 32,500 | 112,978 |
| 1958 | -183.5% | -9,786 | -27,740 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | -4,788 | -27,740 | 10,833 | 10 |
| 1960s | 16,449 | 6,886 | 26,551 | 10 |
| 1970s | 68,281 | 40,656 | 88,937 | 10 |
| 1980s | 114,698 | 78,337 | 143,393 | 10 |
| 1990s | 148,271 | 122,746 | 183,471 | 10 |
| 2000s | 105,839 | 96,817 | 121,640 | 10 |
| 2010s | 54,473 | 5,221 | 112,978 | 10 |
| 2020s | 17,879 | -2,093 | 32,277 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Thailand
- 41 New Zealand 21,404 compare
- 42 Bahrain 20,002 compare
- 43 Puerto Rico 19,833 compare
- 45 Turkmenistan 15,005 compare
- 46 Montenegro 12,000 compare
- 47 Namibia 11,675 compare
More population data for Thailand
- 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)
- Population growth rate -0.749 (2100)
- Population density 89.17 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 1.67 million (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is net migration metrics in Thailand?
- Net migration metrics in Thailand was 19,648 in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest net migration metrics recorded in Thailand?
- The highest recorded value was 183,471 in 1998.
- What is the lowest net migration metrics recorded in Thailand?
- The lowest recorded value was -27,740 in 1958.
- How does Thailand rank for net migration metrics?
- Thailand ranks 44th out of 236 countries with data for 2023.
- Is net migration metrics rising or falling in Thailand?
- Over the last ten years it is down 70.9%. 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 Net migration metrics. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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