Skip to main content
Country comparison

BruneivsThailand

See the biggest differences first, then scan the geographic, economic, and practical reference data.

This comparison uses the latest available atlas values for each country; reporting years can differ by metric.

The biggest differences first

Population

Thailand is higher

Thailand records 71,668,011, about 154.9× the other value.

Surface area

Thailand is higher

Thailand records 513,115 km², about 88.9× the other value.

Nominal GDP

Thailand is higher

Thailand records $526.52 billion, about 34.3× the other value.

What stands out

Proportional bars and relative differences make the headline numbers easier to read.

Population

🇧🇳 Brunei462,721
🇹🇭 Thailand71,668,011

Thailand’s population is about 155× that of Brunei, a difference of 71,205,290.

Surface area

🇧🇳 Brunei5,770 km²
🇹🇭 Thailand513,115 km²

Thailand’s surface area is about 88.9× that of Brunei, a difference of 507,345 km².

Population density

🇧🇳 Brunei80.2 /km²
🇹🇭 Thailand140 /km²

Thailand’s population density is 74% higher than that of Brunei, a difference of 59.5 /km².

Nominal GDP

🇧🇳 Brunei$15.34 billion · 2024
🇹🇭 Thailand$526.52 billion · 2024

Thailand’s nominal GDP is about 34.3× that of Brunei, a difference of $511.18 billion.

GDP per capita

🇧🇳 Brunei$33,153 · 2024
🇹🇭 Thailand$7,347 · 2024

Brunei’s GDP per capita is 351% higher than that of Thailand, a difference of $25,807.

Values use the latest available observations in WorldSumma. Economic reporting years are shown when available and can differ by country.

Full side-by-side comparison

Capital

Bandar Seri Begawan

Bangkok

Population

462,721

71,668,011

Surface area

5,770 km²

513,115 km²

Population density

80.2 /km²

140 /km²

Nominal GDP

$15.34 billion · 2024

$526.52 billion · 2024

GDP per capita

$33,153 · 2024

$7,347 · 2024

Region

Asia

Asia

Subregion

South-Eastern Asia

South-Eastern Asia

Currency

Brunei dollar · BND · B$

Thai baht · THB · ฿

Nationality

Bruneian

Thai

Phone code

+673

+66

Internet domain

.bn

.th

ISO codes

BN / BRN

TH / THA

Time zone

Asia/Brunei

Asia/Bangkok

Native name

Negara Brunei Darussalam

ประเทศไทย

Compare a different pair

Keep one country, change both, or start a completely new comparison.

Choose two countries to compare

Tip: open a menu and type a country name to jump through the list.

About Brunei

Nestled on the northern coast of Borneo, Brunei Darussalam is a small yet affluent sultanate famed for its pristine rainforests, opulent mosques, and a deep-rooted blend of Malay tradition and modern prosperity.

Full Brunei profile →

About Thailand

Thailand, officially the Kingdom of Thailand, is a country in Southeast Asia known for its vibrant culture, tropical climate, and rich history.

Full Thailand profile →

Brunei & Thailand: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the capital of Brunei?

The capital of Brunei is Bandar Seri Begawan.

What is the population of Brunei?

Brunei has a recorded population of approximately 462,721 people.

How big is Brunei?

Brunei covers an area of about 5,770 km².

What is the population density of Brunei?

Brunei has a population density of roughly 80.2 /km² (people per square kilometre).

What is the GDP of Brunei?

Brunei has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $15.34 billion as of 2024.

What is the GDP per capita of Brunei?

Brunei has a GDP per capita of approximately $33,153.

What currency is used in Brunei?

Brunei uses the Brunei dollar (BND), with the symbol B$.

Where is Brunei located?

Brunei is located in South-Eastern Asia, Asia.

What is the native name of Brunei?

The native name of Brunei is Negara Brunei Darussalam.

What are people from Brunei called?

People from Brunei are referred to as Bruneian.

What is the phone calling code for Brunei?

The international dialing code for Brunei is +673.

What is the internet domain for Brunei?

The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Brunei is .bn.

What time zone is Brunei in?

Brunei uses the Asia/Brunei time zone.

What is Brunei known for?

Nestled on the northern coast of Borneo, Brunei Darussalam is a small yet affluent sultanate famed for its pristine rainforests, opulent mosques, and a deep-rooted blend of Malay tradition and modern prosperity.

What is the capital of Thailand?

The capital of Thailand is Bangkok.

What is the population of Thailand?

Thailand has a recorded population of approximately 71,668,011 people.

How big is Thailand?

Thailand covers an area of about 513,115 km².

What is the population density of Thailand?

Thailand has a population density of roughly 140 /km² (people per square kilometre).

What is the GDP of Thailand?

Thailand has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $526.52 billion as of 2024.

What is the GDP per capita of Thailand?

Thailand has a GDP per capita of approximately $7,347.

What currency is used in Thailand?

Thailand uses the Thai baht (THB), with the symbol ฿.

Where is Thailand located?

Thailand is located in South-Eastern Asia, Asia.

What is the native name of Thailand?

The native name of Thailand is ประเทศไทย.

What are people from Thailand called?

People from Thailand are referred to as Thai.

What is the phone calling code for Thailand?

The international dialing code for Thailand is +66.

What is the internet domain for Thailand?

The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Thailand is .th.

What time zone is Thailand in?

Thailand uses the Asia/Bangkok time zone.

What is Thailand known for?

Thailand, officially the Kingdom of Thailand, is a country in Southeast Asia known for its vibrant culture, tropical climate, and rich history.