Pakistan vs Thailand: population comparison
Current population of Pakistan
259,614,553
Live estimate, extrapolated from the latest official figures
- Births today
- 3,988
- Deaths today
- 937
- Change today (UTC)
- +2,269
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
Pakistan has a population of 255,219,554 and Thailand has 71,619,863 (2025 estimates). Pakistan is currently larger by 183,599,691 people — about 4 times Thailand's population. They rank 5 and 20 in the world respectively.
Their trajectories differ: Pakistan 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.
Beyond size, the structures differ: Pakistan is the younger society (median age 20.6 vs 40.6); Pakistan is far more crowded at 321 people per km² against 140.
Pakistan vs Thailand population, 1960–2025
Side by side
| Indicator | Pakistan | Thailand |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 255,219,554 | 71,619,863 |
| Annual growth | +1.56% | −0.07% |
| Yearly change | +3,950,390 | −48,148 |
| Density (P/km²) | 321 | 140 |
| Land area (km²) | 770,880 | 510,890 |
| Median age | 20.6 yrs | 40.6 yrs |
| Fertility rate | 3.55 | 1.20 |
| Life expectancy | 67.8 yrs | 76.6 yrs |
| Urban population | 40% | 63% |
| World share | 3.11% | 0.87% |
| 2050 projection (UN) | 371,863,793 | 66,382,735 |
Latest World Bank estimates; median age and 2050 projections from UN WPP 2024. Full profiles: Pakistan · Thailand
Pakistan vs Thailand FAQ
Is Pakistan bigger than Thailand by population?
Pakistan currently has the larger population: 255,219,554 versus 71,619,863 (2025 estimates) — a gap of 183.6 million people.
Which grows faster, Pakistan or Thailand?
Pakistan currently grows faster: +1.56% per year versus −0.07%.
How do Pakistan and Thailand compare in 2050?
UN medium-variant projections put Pakistan at 371,863,793 and Thailand at 66,382,735 in 2050.