Russia vs Thailand: population comparison
Current population of Russia
143,340,797
Live estimate, extrapolated from the latest official figures
- Births today
- 687
- Deaths today
- 1,014
- Change today (UTC)
- −89
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
Russia has a population of 143,513,328 and Thailand has 71,619,863 (2025 estimates). Russia is currently larger by 71,893,465 people — about 2.0 times Thailand's population. They rank 9 and 20 in the world respectively.
Their trajectories differ: Thailand grows at −0.07% per year versus −0.11% for Russia. At current rates the balance between them keeps shifting.
Beyond size, the structures differ: Russia is the younger society (median age 40.3 vs 40.6); Thailand is far more crowded at 140 people per km² against 9.
Russia vs Thailand population, 1960–2025
Side by side
| Indicator | Russia | Thailand |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 143,513,328 | 71,619,863 |
| Annual growth | −0.11% | −0.07% |
| Yearly change | −156,320 | −48,148 |
| Density (P/km²) | 9 | 140 |
| Land area (km²) | 16,376,870 | 510,890 |
| Median age | 40.3 yrs | 40.6 yrs |
| Fertility rate | 1.42 | 1.20 |
| Life expectancy | 73.4 yrs | 76.6 yrs |
| Urban population | 75% | 63% |
| World share | 1.75% | 0.87% |
| 2050 projection (UN) | 136,132,775 | 66,382,735 |
Latest World Bank estimates; median age and 2050 projections from UN WPP 2024. Full profiles: Russia · Thailand
Russia vs Thailand FAQ
Is Russia bigger than Thailand by population?
Russia currently has the larger population: 143,513,328 versus 71,619,863 (2025 estimates) — a gap of 71.89 million people.
Which grows faster, Russia or Thailand?
Thailand currently grows faster: −0.07% per year versus −0.11%.
How do Russia and Thailand compare in 2050?
UN medium-variant projections put Russia at 136,132,775 and Thailand at 66,382,735 in 2050.