Chiang Mai's 2026 population is now estimated at 1,259,540. In 1950, the population of Chiang Mai was 63,140. Chiang Mai has grown by 15,350 in the last year, which represents a 1.23% 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 Chiang Mai, which typically includes Chiang Mai's population in addition to adjacent suburban areas.
| City | 2026 Pop. ↓ | Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Bangkok | 11,543,900 | 1.34% |
| Chon Buri | 1,509,580 | 1.23% |
| Samut Prakan | 1,410,600 | 1.23% |
| Songkhla | 1,043,260 | 1.23% |
| Pathum Thani | 986,213 | 1.23% |
| Nakhon Ratchasima | 831,016 | 1.2% |
| Samut Sakhon | 624,139 | 1.23% |
| Udon Thani | 611,342 | 1.19% |
| Chiang Rai | 593,585 | 1.23% |
| Rayong | 580,833 | 1.23% |
| Nakhon Pathom | 576,756 | 1.65% |
| Kalasin | 558,690 | 1.23% |
| Surat Thani | 535,306 | 1.23% |
| Lop Buri | 535,183 | 2.11% |
| Ubon Ratchathani | 534,017 | 1.23% |
| Buri Ram | 489,735 | 1.23% |
| Lampang | 485,131 | 1.23% |
| Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya | 476,244 | 1.23% |
| Roi Et | 475,554 | 1.23% |
| Phuket | 466,495 | 1.23% |
| Ratchaburi | 444,864 | 1.35% |
| Chanthaburi | 412,898 | 1.65% |
| Sakon Nakhon | 411,309 | 1.23% |
| Suphan Buri | 386,646 | 1.65% |
| Lamphun | 342,337 | 1.23% |
