Net migration in Thailand
Thailand: Net migration was 27,509 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Net migration in Thailand, 1960–2025
Source: World Population Prospects, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Population Division.
Analysis
In 2025, net migration in Thailand stood at 27,509.
That represents a change of up 18.0% on the previous year and down 15.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, net migration in Thailand peaked at 183,471 in 1998 and was at its lowest, -2,093, in 2021.
That places Thailand 29th out of 218 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Net migration in Thailand, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 6,886 | — |
| 1961 | 14,968 | +117.4% |
| 1962 | 16,605 | +10.9% |
| 1963 | 16,494 | -0.7% |
| 1964 | 17,249 | +4.6% |
| 1965 | 22,995 | +33.3% |
| 1966 | 12,016 | -47.7% |
| 1967 | 17,005 | +41.5% |
| 1968 | 13,718 | -19.3% |
| 1969 | 26,551 | +93.5% |
| 1970 | 49,221 | +85.4% |
| 1971 | 43,400 | -11.8% |
| 1972 | 73,082 | +68.4% |
| 1973 | 80,704 | +10.4% |
| 1974 | 72,801 | -9.8% |
| 1975 | 66,306 | -8.9% |
| 1976 | 40,656 | -38.7% |
| 1977 | 88,937 | +118.8% |
| 1978 | 82,011 | -7.8% |
| 1979 | 85,693 | +4.5% |
| 1980 | 88,478 | +3.2% |
| 1981 | 78,337 | -11.5% |
| 1982 | 101,885 | +30.1% |
| 1983 | 143,393 | +40.7% |
| 1984 | 139,345 | -2.8% |
| 1985 | 141,963 | +1.9% |
| 1986 | 111,820 | -21.2% |
| 1987 | 122,791 | +9.8% |
| 1988 | 128,469 | +4.6% |
| 1989 | 90,497 | -29.6% |
| 1990 | 152,916 | +69.0% |
| 1991 | 124,034 | -18.9% |
| 1992 | 143,318 | +15.5% |
| 1993 | 122,746 | -14.4% |
| 1994 | 132,271 | +7.8% |
| 1995 | 147,226 | +11.3% |
| 1996 | 152,397 | +3.5% |
| 1997 | 150,411 | -1.3% |
| 1998 | 183,471 | +22.0% |
| 1999 | 173,924 | -5.2% |
| 2000 | 121,640 | -30.1% |
| 2001 | 96,817 | -20.4% |
| 2002 | 105,215 | +8.7% |
| 2003 | 105,917 | +0.7% |
| 2004 | 107,199 | +1.2% |
| 2005 | 100,542 | -6.2% |
| 2006 | 102,362 | +1.8% |
| 2007 | 100,486 | -1.8% |
| 2008 | 107,333 | +6.8% |
| 2009 | 110,883 | +3.3% |
| 2010 | 52,791 | -52.4% |
| 2011 | 66,607 | +26.2% |
| 2012 | 74,033 | +11.1% |
| 2013 | 67,452 | -8.9% |
| 2014 | 55,358 | -17.9% |
| 2015 | 32,500 | -41.3% |
| 2016 | 112,978 | +247.6% |
| 2017 | 66,805 | -40.9% |
| 2018 | 10,984 | -83.6% |
| 2019 | 5,221 | -52.5% |
| 2020 | 32,277 | +518.2% |
| 2021 | -2,093 | -106.5% |
| 2022 | 21,683 | -1136.0% |
| 2023 | 19,648 | -9.4% |
| 2024 | 23,321 | +18.7% |
| 2025 | 27,509 | +18.0% |
Thailand compared with similar countries
- Thailand's 27,509 is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is -2,815. (59 countries reporting)
- Thailand's 27,509 is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is -462. (37 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Net migration in Thailand changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | +1136.0% | -2,093 | 21,683 |
| 2020 | +518.2% | 5,221 | 32,277 |
| 2016 | +247.6% | 32,500 | 112,978 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 16,449 | 6,886 | 26,551 | 10 |
| 1970s | 68,281 | 40,656 | 88,937 | 10 |
| 1980s | 114,698 | 78,337 | 143,393 | 10 |
| 1990s | 148,271 | 122,746 | 183,471 | 10 |
| 2000s | 105,839 | 96,817 | 121,640 | 10 |
| 2010s | 54,473 | 5,221 | 112,978 | 10 |
| 2020s | 20,391 | -2,093 | 32,277 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Thailand
More financial sector data for Thailand
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, annual growth rate 8.39 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.002 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per capita 16.06 units per person (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, annual growth rate 3.21 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.0015 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per capita 11.73 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, annual growth rate 8.39 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.002 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per capita 16.06 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, SDR, annual growth rate 3.21 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is net migration in Thailand?
- Net migration in Thailand was 27,509 in 2025, according to World Population Prospects, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Population Division.
- What is the highest net migration recorded in Thailand?
- The highest recorded value was 183,471 in 1998.
- What is the lowest net migration recorded in Thailand?
- The lowest recorded value was -2,093 in 2021.
- How does Thailand rank for net migration?
- Thailand ranks 29th out of 218 countries with data for 2025.
- Is net migration rising or falling in Thailand?
- Over the last ten years it is down 15.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Thailand data come from?
- The figures come from World Population Prospects, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Population Division, published as part of Net migration. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Net migration is the net total of migrants during the period, that is, the number of immigrants minus the number of emigrants, including both citizens and noncitizens.