Office highlights significant shift in population structureThailand is facing a significant shift in population structure as the growth rate has decelerated to only 0.42%, according to the National Statistical Office. The figure represents the lowest growth rate since the census began in Thailand, according to the office's preliminary results of the 2025 population and household census. This is the 12th population census and the sixth household census. Thailand's resident population is increasing, but the growth rate is declining. Furthermore, the census shows a change in the Thai household structure.

Source: Bangkok Post February 16, 2026 00:19 UTC