Chiang Rai's 2026 population is now estimated at 593,585. In 1950, the population of Chiang Rai was 9,868. Chiang Rai has grown by 7,233 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 Rai, which typically includes Chiang Rai'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% |
| Chiang Mai | 1,259,540 | 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% |
| 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% |
