Kazakhstan vs Thailand
Every indicator for Kazakhstan and Thailand side by side, with the percentage gap between them. Sources are listed at the bottom of the page.
| Indicator | Kazakhstan | Thailand | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2025) (people) | 20,843,754 | 71,619,863 | −70.9% |
| GDP (nominal) (billion $) | 306 | 577 | −47.0% |
| GDP per capita ($) | 14,692 | 8,057 | +82.4% |
| Life expectancy (years) | 74.5 | 76.6 | — |
| Area (km²) | 2,724,902 | 513,115 | +431.1% |
| Population density (people/km²) | 8 | 140 | −94.5% |
| Median age (years) | 30.5 | 40.5 | — |
| Internet usage (%) | 93.4 | 90.9 | — |
| Unemployment rate (%) | 4.8 | 0.8 | — |
| Inflation (%) | 11.4 | -0.1 | — |
| Urban population (%) | 62.4 | 62.8 | — |
| Military expenditure (2024) (million $) | 1,209 | 5,522 | −78.1% |
| Military expenditure as a share of GDP (%) | 0.43 | 1.08 | −60.2% |
| Military expenditure as a share of government spending (%) | 1.94 | 4.54 | −57.3% |
| Military expenditure per capita ($) | 58 | 77 | −24.8% |
| Armed forces personnel (2020) (people) | 71,000 | 455,000 | −84.4% |
| Armed forces per 1,000 people (people) | 3.4 | 6.4 | −46.4% |
| Armed forces as a share of the labor force (%) | 0.74 | 1.13 | −34.5% |
The difference column shows the percentage gap of Kazakhstan relative to Thailand; a positive value favors Kazakhstan. Interpret it in context — for unemployment, a lower value is better.
At a glance
Thailand is higher on 10 of the 12 indicators, while Kazakhstan leads on the remaining 2. The widest separation is in population density, about 18 times; they are closest on military expenditure per capita.
Key differences
- Population density shows the widest gap of all: Thailand stands at 140 against Kazakhstan's 8 — roughly 18 times as much.
- Thailand's armed forces personnel (2020) (455,000) is about 6.4 times Kazakhstan's (71,000).
- Kazakhstan's area (2,724,902) is about 5.3 times Thailand's (513,115).
- Thailand's military expenditure (2024) (5,522) is about 4.6 times Kazakhstan's (1,209).
- Thailand's population (2025) (71,619,863) is about 3.4 times Kazakhstan's (20,843,754).
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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