Germany vs Thailand: population comparison
Current population of Germany
83,463,229
Live estimate, extrapolated from the latest official figures
- Births today
- 385
- Deaths today
- 575
- Change today (UTC)
- −14
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
Germany has a population of 83,491,249 and Thailand has 71,619,863 (2025 estimates). Germany is currently larger by 11,871,386 people — about 1.2 times Thailand's population. They rank 19 and 20 in the world respectively.
Their trajectories differ: Germany grows at −0.03% per year versus −0.07% for Thailand. At current rates the balance between them keeps shifting.
Beyond size, the structures differ: Thailand is the younger society (median age 40.6 vs 45.5); Germany is far more crowded at 238 people per km² against 140.
Germany vs Thailand population, 1960–2025
Side by side
| Indicator | Germany | Thailand |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 83,491,249 | 71,619,863 |
| Annual growth | −0.03% | −0.07% |
| Yearly change | −25,344 | −48,148 |
| Density (P/km²) | 238 | 140 |
| Land area (km²) | 349,430 | 510,890 |
| Median age | 45.5 yrs | 40.6 yrs |
| Fertility rate | 1.36 | 1.20 |
| Life expectancy | 80.8 yrs | 76.6 yrs |
| Urban population | 82% | 63% |
| World share | 1.02% | 0.87% |
| 2050 projection (UN) | 78,294,613 | 66,382,735 |
Latest World Bank estimates; median age and 2050 projections from UN WPP 2024. Full profiles: Germany · Thailand
Germany vs Thailand FAQ
Is Germany bigger than Thailand by population?
Germany currently has the larger population: 83,491,249 versus 71,619,863 (2025 estimates) — a gap of 11.87 million people.
Which grows faster, Germany or Thailand?
Germany currently grows faster: −0.03% per year versus −0.07%.
How do Germany and Thailand compare in 2050?
UN medium-variant projections put Germany at 78,294,613 and Thailand at 66,382,735 in 2050.