United Arab Emirates vs Thailand
Every indicator for United Arab Emirates and Thailand side by side, with the percentage gap between them. Sources are listed at the bottom of the page.
| Indicator | United Arab Emirates | Thailand | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2025) (people) | 11,513,149 | 71,619,863 | −83.9% |
| GDP (nominal) (billion $) | 552 | 577 | −4.3% |
| GDP per capita ($) | 50,274 | 8,057 | +524.0% |
| Life expectancy (years) | 83.1 | 76.6 | — |
| Area (km²) | 98,648 | 513,115 | −80.8% |
| Population density (people/km²) | 117 | 140 | −16.4% |
| Median age (years) | — | 40.5 | — |
| Internet usage (%) | 100.0 | 90.9 | — |
| Unemployment rate (%) | 2.2 | 0.8 | — |
| Inflation (%) | 1.3 | -0.1 | — |
| Urban population (%) | 86.0 | 62.8 | — |
| Military expenditure (2024) (million $) | — | 5,522 | — |
| Military expenditure as a share of GDP (%) | — | 1.08 | — |
| Military expenditure as a share of government spending (%) | — | 4.54 | — |
| Military expenditure per capita ($) | — | 77 | — |
| Armed forces personnel (2020) (people) | 63,000 | 455,000 | −86.2% |
| Armed forces per 1,000 people (people) | 5.5 | 6.4 | −13.9% |
| Armed forces as a share of the labor force (%) | 1.02 | 1.13 | −9.7% |
The difference column shows the percentage gap of United Arab Emirates relative to Thailand; a positive value favors United Arab Emirates. Interpret it in context — for unemployment, a lower value is better.
At a glance
Thailand is higher on 7 of the 8 indicators, while United Arab Emirates leads on the remaining 1. The widest separation is in armed forces personnel (2020), about 7.2 times; they are closest on gdp (nominal).
Key differences
- Thailand's armed forces personnel (2020) (455,000) is about 7.2 times United Arab Emirates's (63,000).
- United Arab Emirates's gdp per capita (50,274) is about 6.2 times Thailand's (8,057).
- Thailand's population (2025) (71,619,863) is about 6.2 times United Arab Emirates's (11,513,149).
- Thailand's area (513,115) is about 5.2 times United Arab Emirates's (98,648).
- The two are fairly close on population density: Thailand at 140 sits %20 above United Arab Emirates's 117.
Frequently asked questions
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The indicators use different scales, so the chart is a rough visual comparison only; use the table for exact figures.
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