Mexico vs Thailand: population comparison
Current population of Mexico
133,150,654
Live estimate, extrapolated from the latest official figures
- Births today
- 1,163
- Deaths today
- 467
- Change today (UTC)
- +621
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
Mexico has a population of 131,946,900 and Thailand has 71,619,863 (2025 estimates). Mexico is currently larger by 60,327,037 people — about 1.8 times Thailand's population. They rank 11 and 20 in the world respectively.
Their trajectories differ: Mexico grows at +0.83% per year versus −0.07% for Thailand. One population is expanding while the other shrinks — the gap between them widens every year.
Beyond size, the structures differ: Mexico is the younger society (median age 29.6 vs 40.6); Thailand is far more crowded at 140 people per km² against 67.
Mexico vs Thailand population, 1960–2025
Side by side
| Indicator | Mexico | Thailand |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 131,946,900 | 71,619,863 |
| Annual growth | +0.83% | −0.07% |
| Yearly change | +1,085,893 | −48,148 |
| Density (P/km²) | 67 | 140 |
| Land area (km²) | 1,943,950 | 510,890 |
| Median age | 29.6 yrs | 40.6 yrs |
| Fertility rate | 1.89 | 1.20 |
| Life expectancy | 75.3 yrs | 76.6 yrs |
| Urban population | 80% | 63% |
| World share | 1.61% | 0.87% |
| 2050 projection (UN) | 148,946,274 | 66,382,735 |
Latest World Bank estimates; median age and 2050 projections from UN WPP 2024. Full profiles: Mexico · Thailand
Mexico vs Thailand FAQ
Is Mexico bigger than Thailand by population?
Mexico currently has the larger population: 131,946,900 versus 71,619,863 (2025 estimates) — a gap of 60.33 million people.
Which grows faster, Mexico or Thailand?
Mexico currently grows faster: +0.83% per year versus −0.07%.
How do Mexico and Thailand compare in 2050?
UN medium-variant projections put Mexico at 148,946,274 and Thailand at 66,382,735 in 2050.