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Bangkok

Country:
Thailand
Continent:
Asia

Bangkok's 2025 population is now estimated at 11,391,700. In 1950, the population of Bangkok was 1,360,000. Bangkok has grown by 157,800 in the last year, which represents a 1.4% annual change. These population estimates and projections come from the latest revision of the UN World Urbanization Prospects . These estimates represent the Urban agglomeration of Bangkok, which typically includes Bangkok's population in addition to adjacent suburban areas.

11.4M
Total Population
157.8K 1.4%
Growth
Yes
Capital of Thailand?

Bangkok Population

Bangkok Overview

Bangkok is the capital of Thailand, and it is also the most populated city in the country. Also known as Krung Thep Maha Nakhon, the city is located in the Chao Phraya River delta in the central part of the country. The 2016 population of Bangkok is approximately 8,280,925, which was taken from the most recent census in 2010.

In 2016, Bangkok had an estimated population of 8.28 million according to data from the 2010 census. This number is up significantly from the 6.3 million recorded in 2000. The city is home to over 13% of the country’s total population, and more than 10.6 million registered people were reported to live in the Bangkok Metropolitan Region according to figures from April 2015. Bangkok is considered a primate city, or one that serves as the population, political and financial center of a country with no other rival city.

Bangkok grew slowly through the 18th and early 19th centuries, despite being the capital since 1782. In 1822, the population was estimated at 50,000 or less. The population began to grow as the city became more modern in the 19th century, with faster growth in the 1930s after the discovery of antibiotics improved healthcare. In 1980, Bangkok was 51 times larger than Kat Yai or Songkhla in terms of population, which made it the most prominent primary city in the world, a distinction it still holds. The growth rate of Bangkok slowed in the 1990s.

Bangkok Demographics

According to the last census which was held in 2010, just 5.7 million of 8.28 million population were registered residents. Much of the daytime population commutes from surrounding areas in the region, bringing the total population to 15 million.

Bangkok is a truly cosmopolitan city, home to people from around the world. The census found the following populations:

  • Japanese: 82,000
  • Chinese: 56,000
  • Other Asian countries: 117,000
  • European: 48,000
  • Americas: 24,000
  • Australians: 5,300
  • Africans: 3,000
  • Burmese: 303,000
  • Cambodians: 64,000
  • Lao: 18,000

Most people in Bangkok are of Thai ethnicity. The census does not request race or ethnicity, and the city does not maintain information on ethnic composition. There are, however, several groups in the country as a result of immigration and forced settlers. This includes the Vietnamese, Khmer, Northern Thai, Lao, Tavoyan, Malay and Mon. One of the most prominent ethnic groups is the Chinese, who were 75% of the city’s population in 1828, which dropped to 50% by the 1950s.

The Chinese community is mostly centered in Yaowarat, the Chinatown of Bangkok. There is an Indian community in Phahurt, a Japanese community close to Soi Phrom Phong and an Arab and North African community along Soi Nana.

Bangkok Population Growth

Bangkok has grown so rapidly with very little urban planning or regulation. This has led to inadequate infrastructure and a haphazard layout with limited roads, terrible traffic, and severe air pollution. By 2030, Bangkok is expected to become one of the world’s megacities with a population surpassing 10 million.

Other Cities in Thailand

City
2025 Pop. ↓
Growth
Chon Buri1,491,180
Samut Prakan1,393,410
Chiang Mai1,244,190
Songkhla1,030,550
Pathum Thani974,195
Nakhon Ratchasima821,187
Samut Sakhon616,533
Udon Thani604,163
Chiang Rai586,352
Rayong573,756
Nakhon Pathom567,386
Kalasin551,882
Surat Thani528,783
Ubon Ratchathani527,549
Lop Buri524,118
Buri Ram483,767
Lampang479,219
Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya470,442
Roi Et469,760
Phuket460,810
Ratchaburi438,953
Sakon Nakhon406,297
Chanthaburi406,188
Suphan Buri380,383
Lamphun338,166
Mueang Nonthaburi291,555
Hat Yai191,696
Pak Kret182,926
Si Racha178,916
Phra Pradaeng171,333
Khon Kaen147,579
Nakhon Si Thammarat120,836
Khlong Luang118,551
Phitsanulok103,427
Pattaya97,296
Yala93,558
Nakhon Sawan91,802
Ban Mai86,899
Bang Kruai78,305
Krathum Baen72,819
Saraburi67,763
Trang66,713
Sattahip65,444
Kanchanaburi63,699
Nong Khai63,609
Ban Lam Luk Ka60,700
Kamphaeng Phet58,787
Chaiyaphum58,350
Uttaradit58,313
Ban Pong57,559
Phra Phutthabat57,008
Chumphon55,835
Klaeng55,619
Tha Maka52,907
Ban Talat Yai52,192
Maha Sarakham51,584
Phetchabun50,656
Hua Hin50,456
Ko Samui50,000
Chachoengsao49,741
Cha-am49,375
Pak Chong48,999
Narathiwat47,771
Pran Buri47,293
Surin46,673
Phetchaburi46,601
Chum Phae46,335
Sadao46,236
Si Sa Ket44,751
Mae Sot44,563
Pattani43,690
Phatthalung43,522
Warin Chamrap43,102
Su-ngai Kolok42,776
Tha Yang42,602
Ban Phaeo41,904
Bang Bua Thong41,567
Nong Khae41,067
Mukdahan40,480
Ban Na40,174
Bang Lamung39,620
Wichian Buri39,272
Wichit38,701
Phrae38,538
Mae Chan37,672
Sam Phran37,115
Sukhothai37,000
Kantharalak36,621
Photharam36,248
Phichit35,760
Det Udom35,669
Ban Phai35,583
Tha Bo35,292
Loei35,273
Samut Songkhram35,065
Kathu34,835
Amnat Charoen34,769
Nakhon Phanom34,595
Satun34,544
Nong Bua Lamphu34,401
Ban Ratsada33,534
Prachuap Khiri Khan33,521
San Kamphaeng32,950
Prachin Buri32,600
Krabi31,219
Ban Khlong Bang Sao Thong31,153
Yaring31,111
Na Klang31,024
Kaeng Khoi30,332
Betong29,604
Bang Phae29,548
Ban Phan Don29,211
Kaeng Khro29,056
Amphoe Sikhiu28,681
Sa Kaeo28,497
Bang Bo District28,376
Thung Song28,223
Ban Chang28,204
Ban Bang Kadi Pathum Thani27,911
Nong Phai27,756
Mae Sai27,520
Tha Muang26,746
Ron Phibun26,621
Ban Talat Bueng26,113
Si Satchanalai25,942
Tha Kham25,810
Bang Pakong25,620
Chai Badan25,196
Pak Phanang25,014
Kut Chap24,696
Nan24,670
Ranong24,561
Tak24,149
Dok Kham Tai23,824
Ban Bueng23,509
Kamalasai23,393
Ban Talat Nua23,381
Chok Chai23,337
Damnoen Saduak23,296
Tha Mai22,445
Uthai Thani22,219
Nang Rong21,961
Phanat Nikhom21,924
Ban Na San21,900
Taphan Hin21,895
Khanu Woralaksaburi21,889
Ban Nong Wua So21,722
Yasothon21,643
Trat21,590
Nakhon Nayok21,309
Phayao21,058
Kuchinarai20,532
Bang Pa-in20,484
Aranyaprathet20,236
Kabin Buri20,212
Sing Buri20,046
Phibun Mangsahan19,883
Sawankhalok19,805
Ranot19,780
Sam Roi Yot19,709
Ban Dung19,479
Phak Hai19,386
Nam Som19,324
Wiset Chaichan19,129
Tha Ruea19,116
Kui Buri19,046
Bang Krathum18,874
Phan Thong18,708
Khon Buri18,596
Kaset Wisai18,569
Khao Yoi18,506
Thoen18,459
Non Sung18,399
Ban Tak18,384
Ban Chalong18,072
Hang Dong17,931
Bang Len17,914
San Pa Tong17,773
Chon Daen17,567
Lat Yao17,506
Ban Phe17,414
Ban Selaphum17,412
Mae Ramat17,316
Lom Sak17,309
Tak Bai17,241
Phu Khiao17,122
Den Chai17,019
Nong Kung Si17,001
Kaset Sombun16,996
Ra-ngae16,862
Bang Rakam16,841
Bua Yai16,832
Sawang Daen Din16,825
Bo Phloi16,786
Thap Than16,615
Bang Ban16,588
Huai Yot16,586
Seka16,493
Wang Nam Yen16,299
Lang Suan16,142
Phu Kradueng16,079
Laem Sing16,066
Phanom Sarakham16,057
Ban Mo15,959
Wang Noi15,865
Wang Saphung15,747
Bang Mun Nak15,616
Pa Sang15,607
Dan Khun Thot15,580
Prakhon Chai15,564
Thap Khlo15,528
Chai Nat15,469
Ban Huai Thalaeng15,352
Bang Racham15,313
Phon Charoen15,208
Khao Wong15,184
Chom Bueng15,143
Bang Saphan15,134
Nakhon Luang15,008
Bamnet Narong14,890
Patong14,797
Doembang Nangbuat14,671
Phon14,596
Chiang Khong14,505
Ban Thai Tan14,430
That Phanom14,424
Pong14,392
Sung Noen14,365
Sai Buri14,356
Ban Su-ngai Pa Di14,274
Nong Bua14,160
Kantang14,156
Soeng Sang14,138
Chiang Kham14,092
Si Chiang Mai14,068
Bang Yai14,012
Lan Sak13,905
Ang Thong13,738
Pho Chai13,671
Pa Daet13,624
Rawai13,623
Bo Rai13,620
Nong Ki13,592
Bang Khla13,528
Kranuan13,475
Ban Sam Chuk13,438
Yang Talat13,360
Waeng13,317
Khlung13,286
Chaiyo13,255
Chiang Klang13,244
Phai Sali13,088
Phimai13,084
Na Wa12,989
Si Bun Rueang12,842
Chom Thong12,488
Phanom Thuan12,469
Don Sak12,422
Huai Mek12,352
Nakhon Thai12,345
Ban Nam Yuen12,335
Phayuha Khiri12,271
Chaiya12,223
Suwannaphum12,221
Nuea Khlong12,217
Pho Thong12,200
Rong Kwang12,087
Non Thai11,959
Wiang Sa11,933
Ko Pha Ngan11,846
Non Sang11,819
Long11,802
Phrai Bueng11,494
Satuek11,481
Nong Chik11,385
Khiri Mat11,272
Kham Sakae Saeng11,018
Chawang10,923
Chiang Saen10,807
Kosum Phisai10,672
Phayakkhaphum Phisai10,212
Wapi Pathum10,198
Ban Ko Kaeo10,136
Mae Tha10,048

Sources

  1. World Population Prospects (2024 Revision) - United Nations population estimates and projections.

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