Nigeria vs Thailand: population comparison
Current population of Nigeria
242,935,504
Live estimate, extrapolated from the latest official figures
- Births today
- 4,400
- Deaths today
- 1,576
- Change today (UTC)
- +2,792
Current population of Thailand
71,566,732
Live estimate, extrapolated from the latest official figures
- Births today
- 331
- Deaths today
- 368
- Change today (UTC)
- −27
Nigeria has a population of 237,527,782 and Thailand has 71,619,863 (2025 estimates). Nigeria is currently larger by 165,907,919 people — about 3 times Thailand's population. They rank 6 and 20 in the world respectively.
Their trajectories differ: Nigeria grows at +2.06% per year versus −0.07% for Thailand. One population is expanding while the other shrinks — the gap between them widens every year.
Beyond size, the structures differ: Nigeria is the younger society (median age 18.1 vs 40.6); Nigeria is far more crowded at 250 people per km² against 140.
Nigeria vs Thailand population, 1960–2025
Side by side
| Indicator | Nigeria | Thailand |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 237,527,782 | 71,619,863 |
| Annual growth | +2.06% | −0.07% |
| Yearly change | +4,848,304 | −48,148 |
| Density (P/km²) | 250 | 140 |
| Land area (km²) | 910,770 | 510,890 |
| Median age | 18.1 yrs | 40.6 yrs |
| Fertility rate | 4.38 | 1.20 |
| Life expectancy | 54.6 yrs | 76.6 yrs |
| Urban population | 64% | 63% |
| World share | 2.89% | 0.87% |
| 2050 projection (UN) | 359,185,556 | 66,382,735 |
Latest World Bank estimates; median age and 2050 projections from UN WPP 2024. Full profiles: Nigeria · Thailand
Nigeria vs Thailand FAQ
Is Nigeria bigger than Thailand by population?
Nigeria currently has the larger population: 237,527,782 versus 71,619,863 (2025 estimates) — a gap of 165.91 million people.
Which grows faster, Nigeria or Thailand?
Nigeria currently grows faster: +2.06% per year versus −0.07%.
How do Nigeria and Thailand compare in 2050?
UN medium-variant projections put Nigeria at 359,185,556 and Thailand at 66,382,735 in 2050.