Thailand vs Vietnam
Every indicator for Thailand and Vietnam side by side, with the percentage gap between them. Sources are listed at the bottom of the page.
| Indicator | Thailand | Vietnam | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2025) (people) | 71,619,863 | 101,598,527 | −29.5% |
| GDP (nominal) (billion $) | 577 | 515 | +12.0% |
| GDP per capita ($) | 8,057 | 5,066 | +59.0% |
| Life expectancy (years) | 76.6 | 74.7 | — |
| Area (km²) | 513,115 | 331,338 | +54.9% |
| Population density (people/km²) | 140 | 307 | −54.5% |
| Median age (years) | 40.5 | 33.1 | — |
| Internet usage (%) | 90.9 | 84.2 | — |
| Unemployment rate (%) | 0.8 | 1.5 | — |
| Inflation (%) | -0.1 | 3.3 | — |
| Urban population (%) | 62.8 | 38.8 | — |
| Military expenditure (2024 / 2018) (million $) | 5,522 | 5,500 | +0.4% |
| Military expenditure as a share of GDP (%) | 1.08 | 1.81 | −40.3% |
| Military expenditure as a share of government spending (%) | 4.54 | 8.82 | −48.5% |
| Military expenditure per capita ($) | 77 | 54 | +42.4% |
| Armed forces personnel (2020) (people) | 455,000 | 522,000 | −12.8% |
| Armed forces per 1,000 people (people) | 6.4 | 5.1 | +23.7% |
| Armed forces as a share of the labor force (%) | 1.13 | 0.95 | +18.9% |
The difference column shows the percentage gap of Thailand relative to Vietnam; a positive value favors Thailand. Interpret it in context — for unemployment, a lower value is better.
Key differences
- On population (2025), Thailand is 29.5% lower than Vietnam.
- On gdp (nominal), Thailand is 12.0% higher than Vietnam.
- On gdp per capita, Thailand is 59.0% higher than Vietnam.
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The indicators use different scales, so the chart is a rough visual comparison only; use the table for exact figures.
Related comparisons
Other comparisons involving Thailand or Vietnam.
Thailand profile →
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Data sourcesUN World Population Prospects, IMF, World Bank, SIPRI