Which has higher population, Africa or Thailand?

Africa, at 1.09 million against 62,045 in Thailand as of 2030.

What is the difference in population between Africa and Thailand?

1.02 million, with Africa ahead.

How many years of comparable data are there for Africa and Thailand?

41 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2030.

Where does this data come from?

International Labour Organization, published as Population (UN estimates and projections). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

Africa vs Thailand: Population

Africa

1.09 million

in 2030

Thailand

62,045

in 2030

Africa rank

19th

Thailand rank

20th

Population over time

Africa
Thailand

How they compare

Africa currently reports 1.09 million against 62,045 in Thailand, a difference of 1.02 million.

That makes Africa's figure about 17.5 times Thailand's.

Across all 41 years both countries report, Africa has been ahead every year.

Africa ranks 19th and Thailand ranks 20th of 91 groups.

Africa has averaged higher in every one of the 5 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade	Africa	Thailand	Difference	Ahead
1990s	406,362	42,666	363,696	Africa
2000s	538,082	50,985	487,097	Africa
2010s	707,682	57,410	650,273	Africa
2020s	937,027	61,132	875,895	Africa
2030s	1.09 million	62,045	1.02 million	Africa

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher population, Africa or Thailand?: Africa, at 1.09 million against 62,045 in Thailand as of 2030.
What is the difference in population between Africa and Thailand?: 1.02 million, with Africa ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Africa and Thailand?: 41 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2030.
How do Africa and Thailand rank globally for population?: Africa ranks 19th and Thailand ranks 20th of 91 groups.
Where does this data come from?: International Labour Organization, published as Population (UN estimates and projections). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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Indicator: Population (UN estimates and projections)
Source: International Labour Organization
Licence: ILO Terms of Use (attribution required)
Coverage: 280 places, 11,480 data points, 1990–2030
Last refreshed: 05 September 2026

Imputed observations are not based on national data, are subject to high uncertainty and should not be used for country comparisons or rankings. The total population comprises persons of all ages who were living in the country during the reference period, regardless of residency status or citizenship. The source for the population figures used is the United Nations' World Population Prospects. For more information, refer to the ILO Modelled Estimates (ILOEST) database description.