Egypt vs Thailand: population comparison
Current population of Egypt
120,399,478
Live estimate, extrapolated from the latest official figures
- Births today
- 1,411
- Deaths today
- 371
- Change today (UTC)
- +1,050
Current population of Thailand
71,566,732
Live estimate, extrapolated from the latest official figures
- Births today
- 331
- Deaths today
- 368
- Change today (UTC)
- −27
Egypt has a population of 118,365,995 and Thailand has 71,619,863 (2025 estimates). Egypt is currently larger by 46,746,132 people — about 1.7 times Thailand's population. They rank 13 and 20 in the world respectively.
Their trajectories differ: Egypt grows at +1.56% per year versus −0.07% for Thailand. One population is expanding while the other shrinks — the gap between them widens every year.
The lead has changed hands: Egypt overtook Thailand in 1985, according to the historical series.
Beyond size, the structures differ: Egypt is the younger society (median age 24.5 vs 40.6); Thailand is far more crowded at 140 people per km² against 115.
Egypt vs Thailand population, 1960–2025
Side by side
| Indicator | Egypt | Thailand |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 118,365,995 | 71,619,863 |
| Annual growth | +1.56% | −0.07% |
| Yearly change | +1,827,737 | −48,148 |
| Density (P/km²) | 115 | 140 |
| Land area (km²) | 995,450 | 510,890 |
| Median age | 24.5 yrs | 40.6 yrs |
| Fertility rate | 2.74 | 1.20 |
| Life expectancy | 71.8 yrs | 76.6 yrs |
| Urban population | 43% | 63% |
| World share | 1.44% | 0.87% |
| 2050 projection (UN) | 161,630,192 | 66,382,735 |
Latest World Bank estimates; median age and 2050 projections from UN WPP 2024. Full profiles: Egypt · Thailand
Egypt vs Thailand FAQ
Is Egypt bigger than Thailand by population?
Egypt currently has the larger population: 118,365,995 versus 71,619,863 (2025 estimates) — a gap of 46.75 million people.
When did Egypt overtake Thailand in population?
Egypt passed Thailand in 1985, based on the countries' official population series.
Which grows faster, Egypt or Thailand?
Egypt currently grows faster: +1.56% per year versus −0.07%.
How do Egypt and Thailand compare in 2050?
UN medium-variant projections put Egypt at 161,630,192 and Thailand at 66,382,735 in 2050.