Vietnam vs Thailand: population comparison
Current population of Vietnam
102,274,848
Live estimate, extrapolated from the latest official figures
- Births today
- 777
- Deaths today
- 384
- Change today (UTC)
- +349
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
Vietnam has a population of 101,598,527 and Thailand has 71,619,863 (2025 estimates). Vietnam is currently larger by 29,978,664 people — about 1.4 times Thailand's population. They rank 16 and 20 in the world respectively.
Their trajectories differ: Vietnam grows at +0.60% 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: Vietnam is the younger society (median age 33.4 vs 40.6); Vietnam is far more crowded at 320 people per km² against 140.
Vietnam vs Thailand population, 1960–2025
Side by side
| Indicator | Vietnam | Thailand |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 101,598,527 | 71,619,863 |
| Annual growth | +0.60% | −0.07% |
| Yearly change | +610,841 | −48,148 |
| Density (P/km²) | 320 | 140 |
| Land area (km²) | 313,429 | 510,890 |
| Median age | 33.4 yrs | 40.6 yrs |
| Fertility rate | 1.90 | 1.20 |
| Life expectancy | 74.7 yrs | 76.6 yrs |
| Urban population | 39% | 63% |
| World share | 1.24% | 0.87% |
| 2050 projection (UN) | 110,008,908 | 66,382,735 |
Latest World Bank estimates; median age and 2050 projections from UN WPP 2024. Full profiles: Vietnam · Thailand
Vietnam vs Thailand FAQ
Is Vietnam bigger than Thailand by population?
Vietnam currently has the larger population: 101,598,527 versus 71,619,863 (2025 estimates) — a gap of 29.98 million people.
Which grows faster, Vietnam or Thailand?
Vietnam currently grows faster: +0.60% per year versus −0.07%.
How do Vietnam and Thailand compare in 2050?
UN medium-variant projections put Vietnam at 110,008,908 and Thailand at 66,382,735 in 2050.