Which has higher population, Thailand or Turkey?

Turkey, at 72,396 against 62,045 in Thailand as of 2030.

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

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.

Thailand vs Turkey: Population (UN estimates and projections)

Thailand

62,045

in 2030

Turkey

72,396

in 2030

Thailand rank

20th

Turkey rank

17th

Population (UN estimates and projections) over time

Thailand
Turkey

How they compare

Turkey currently reports 72,396 against 62,045 in Thailand, a difference of 10,351.

That makes Turkey's figure about 1.2 times Thailand's.

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

Thailand ranks 20th and Turkey ranks 17th of 188 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade	Thailand	Turkey	Difference	Ahead
1990s	42,666	40,282	2,384	Thailand
2000s	50,985	49,539	1,446	Thailand
2010s	57,410	60,029	2,619	Turkey
2020s	61,132	69,074	7,942	Turkey
2030s	62,045	72,396	10,351	Turkey

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher population, Thailand or Turkey?: Turkey, at 72,396 against 62,045 in Thailand as of 2030.
What is the difference in population between Thailand and Turkey?: 10,351, with Turkey ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Thailand and Turkey?: 41 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2030.
How do Thailand and Turkey rank globally for population?: Thailand ranks 20th and Turkey ranks 17th 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.