Which has higher population, France or Thailand?

Thailand, at 62,045 against 58,516 in France as of 2030.

How many years of comparable data are there for France 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.

France vs Thailand: Population

France

58,516

in 2030

Thailand

62,045

in 2030

France rank

22nd

Thailand rank

20th

Population over time

France
Thailand

How they compare

Thailand currently reports 62,045 against 58,516 in France, a difference of 3,529.

That makes Thailand's figure about 1.1 times France's.

The two have swapped places 1 time across 41 shared years of data; in 1990 it was France ahead.

France ranks 22nd and Thailand ranks 20th of 188 countries.

Across the 5 decades both report, France averaged higher in 2 and Thailand in 3.

Head to head by decade

Decade	France	Thailand	Difference	Ahead
1990s	47,883	42,666	5,217	France
2000s	51,279	50,985	293.51	France
2010s	54,359	57,410	3,050	Thailand
2020s	57,177	61,132	3,955	Thailand
2030s	58,516	62,045	3,529	Thailand

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher population, France or Thailand?: Thailand, at 62,045 against 58,516 in France as of 2030.
What is the difference in population between France and Thailand?: 3,529, with Thailand ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for France and Thailand?: 41 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2030.
How do France and Thailand rank globally for population?: France ranks 22nd and Thailand ranks 20th of 188 countries.
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.