International Migrant Population Statistics in Thailand (2026)
According to World Bank World Development Indicators data, 4.4% of the population in Thailand were international migrants in 2024. Up from 4.2% in 2020 to 4.4% in 2024 (+0.2 percentage points). Thailand ranks #16 of 37 economies in East Asia & Pacific on this measure, and #118 of 216 globally.
Key Statistics
- Latest value (2024)
- 4.4% (2024)
- International Migrant Population in Thailand as of 2024, the most recent observation in World Bank World Development Indicators data.
- Change since 2020
- +0.2 pp (2024)
- Up from 4.2% in 2020 to 4.4% in 2024 (+0.2 percentage points).
- Earliest value in this dataset (1990)
- 0.5% (1990)
- Earliest observation in this dataset, which covers 1990 onward (the source series may begin earlier). Up from 0.5% in 1990 to 4.4% in 2024.
- Record high (2024)
- 4.4% (2024)
- The 2024 value is the highest in the available World Bank World Development Indicators series for Thailand.
- Rank in East Asia & Pacific
- #16 of 37 (2024)
- Thailand ranks 16 of 37 countries in East Asia & Pacific with data, based on each country's latest value.
- Global rank
- #118 of 216 (2024)
- Thailand ranks 118 of 216 countries with data globally.
- East Asia & Pacific average
- 14.1% (2024)
- Thailand (4.4%) is below the average of 14.1% across the 37 countries in East Asia & Pacific with data.
- Personal remittances, received (current US$) (2024)
- $9.5 billion (2024)
- Related indicator from World Bank World Development Indicators.
- Internet use in Thailand (2024)
- 90.9% (2024)
- 90.9% of the population in Thailand used the internet in 2024 (World Bank); shown for context only.
- Population (2024)
- 71.7 million (2024)
- Thailand had a population of 71.7 million in 2024 (World Bank); shown for scale only.
Trend, 1990–2024
| Year | % of population | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 4.4% | +0.2 pp |
| 2020 | 4.2% | +0.2 pp |
| 2015 | 4% | +0.1 pp |
| 2010 | 3.9% | +1.3 pp |
| 2005 | 2.6% | +1.4 pp |
| 2000 | 1.2% | +0.7 pp |
| 1995 | 0.5% | +0.0 pp |
| 1990 | 0.5% | — |
Frequently asked questions
What share of people in Thailand were international migrants?
4.4% of the population in Thailand were international migrants in 2024, according to World Bank World Development Indicators data.
Where does the international migrant population data for Thailand come from?
The data comes from the World Bank World Development Indicators (indicator SM.POP.TOTL.ZS). The latest observation for Thailand is from 2024; the snapshot was retrieved on 2026-06-10.
How has international migrant population in Thailand changed over time?
World Bank World Development Indicators data show a rise from 0.5% in 1990 to 4.4% in 2024.
Source & methodology
Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators, indicator
SM.POP.TOTL.ZS, retrieved .
Figures are shown exactly as published in the source dataset; only the change column of the trend table is computed from adjacent published values.Read more on the methodology page. All figures are estimates and projections; this is not financial advice.
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