Phuket's 2020 population is now estimated at 432,216. In 1950, the population of Phuket was 23,170. Phuket has grown by 36,780 since 2015, which represents a 1.79% 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 Phuket, which typically includes Phuket's population in addition to adjacent suburban areas.
| Year | Population | Growth Rate (%) | Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2035 | 511,644 | 0.94% | 23,319 |
| 2030 | 488,325 | 1.17% | 27,515 |
| 2025 | 460,810 | 1.29% | 28,594 |
| 2020 | 432,216 | 1.79% | 36,780 |
| 2015 | 395,436 | 2.46% | 45,164 |
| 2010 | 350,272 | 14.01% | 168,402 |
| 2005 | 181,870 | 14.00% | 87,421 |
| 2000 | 94,449 | 4.09% | 17,144 |
| 1995 | 77,305 | 3.60% | 12,522 |
| 1990 | 64,783 | 3.60% | 10,493 |
| 1985 | 54,290 | 3.60% | 8,792 |
| 1980 | 45,498 | 2.79% | 5,844 |
| 1975 | 39,654 | 2.74% | 5,021 |
| 1970 | 34,633 | 2.06% | 3,352 |
| 1965 | 31,281 | 2.02% | 2,978 |
| 1960 | 28,303 | 2.02% | 2,695 |
| 1955 | 25,608 | 2.02% | 2,438 |
| 1950 | 23,170 | 0.00% |