The population of Thailand was estimated at 65,493,298 in July 2008. Approximately 25 percent are under the age of 15.
This core population includes the central Thai (36% of the population), Thai-Lao (32%), northern Thai (8%), and southern Thai (8%).
Age Structure
0-14 years: 21.2% (male 7,104,776/female 6,781,453)
15-64 years: 70.3% (male 22,763,274/female 23,304,793
65 years and over: 8.5% (male 2,516,721/female 3,022,281) (2008 est.)
Life Expectancy at Birth
total population: 72.55 years
male: 70.24 years
female: 74.98 years (2007 est.)
Capital: Bangkok
Main urban areas: Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Nakhon Ratchasima
Ethnic groups: Thai 75%, Chinese 14%, other 11%
Languages spoken: Thai, ethnic and regional dialects
Climate: Tropical; rainy, warm, cloudy southwest monsoon (mid-May to September); dry, cool northeast monsoon (November to mid-March); southern isthmus always hot and humid
Population
Total Population (2006): 64.6 Million
Median Age: 30.5
Population Growth Rate 0.91%
Birth Rate: 16.04/1,000 Population
Death Rate 6.94/1,000 Population
Life Expectancy at Birth: 71.41 Years
Population Below Poverty Line: 10.4%
Source: National Statistical Office and Bank of Thailand
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