Population

The biggest differences first
Surface area
Myanmar is higher
Nominal GDP
Thailand is higher
What stands out
Proportional bars and relative differences make the headline numbers easier to read.
Population
Thailand’s population is 32% larger than that of Myanmar, a difference of 17,167,920.
Surface area
Myanmar’s surface area is 32% larger than that of Thailand, a difference of 163,475 km².
Population density
Thailand’s population density is 73% higher than that of Myanmar, a difference of 59.1 /km².
Nominal GDP
Thailand’s nominal GDP is 611% larger than that of Myanmar, a difference of $452.45 billion.
GDP per capita
Thailand’s GDP per capita is 441% higher than that of Myanmar, a difference of $5,988.
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
Nay Pyi Taw
Bangkok
Population
54,500,091
71,668,011
Surface area
676,590 km²
513,115 km²
Population density
80.6 /km²
140 /km²
Nominal GDP
$74.07 billion · 2024
$526.52 billion · 2024
GDP per capita
$1,359 · 2024
$7,347 · 2024
Region
Asia
Asia
Subregion
South-Eastern Asia
South-Eastern Asia
Currency
Burmese kyat · MMK · K
Thai baht · THB · ฿
Nationality
Burmese
Thai
Phone code
+95
+66
Internet domain
.mm
.th
ISO codes
MM / MMR
TH / THA
Time zone
Asia/Yangon
Asia/Bangkok
Native name
မြန်မာ
ประเทศไทย
| Measure | Myanmar | Thailand |
|---|---|---|
| Capital | Nay Pyi Taw | Bangkok |
| Population | 54,500,091 | 71,668,011 |
| Surface area | 676,590 km² | 513,115 km² |
| Population density | 80.6 /km² | 140 /km² |
| Nominal GDP | $74.07 billion · 2024 | $526.52 billion · 2024 |
| GDP per capita | $1,359 · 2024 | $7,347 · 2024 |
| Region | Asia | Asia |
| Subregion | South-Eastern Asia | South-Eastern Asia |
| Currency | Burmese kyat · MMK · K | Thai baht · THB · ฿ |
| Nationality | Burmese | Thai |
| Phone code | +95 | +66 |
| Internet domain | .mm | .th |
| ISO codes | MM / MMR | TH / THA |
| Time zone | Asia/Yangon | Asia/Bangkok |
| Native name | မြန်မာ | ประเทศไทย |
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Myanmar, officially the Republic of the Union of Myanmar, is a country in Southeast Asia located at the juncture of the Indian and Indochinese subregions. It shares borders with Bangladesh, India, China, Laos and Thailand.
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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 →Myanmar & Thailand: Frequently Asked Questions
What is the capital of Myanmar?
The capital of Myanmar is Nay Pyi Taw.
What is the population of Myanmar?
Myanmar has a recorded population of approximately 54,500,091 people.
How big is Myanmar?
Myanmar covers an area of about 676,590 km².
What is the population density of Myanmar?
Myanmar has a population density of roughly 80.6 /km² (people per square kilometre).
What is the GDP of Myanmar?
Myanmar has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $74.07 billion as of 2024.
What is the GDP per capita of Myanmar?
Myanmar has a GDP per capita of approximately $1,359.
What currency is used in Myanmar?
Myanmar uses the Burmese kyat (MMK), with the symbol K.
Where is Myanmar located?
Myanmar is located in South-Eastern Asia, Asia.
What is the native name of Myanmar?
The native name of Myanmar is မြန်မာ.
What are people from Myanmar called?
People from Myanmar are referred to as Burmese.
What is the phone calling code for Myanmar?
The international dialing code for Myanmar is +95.
What is the internet domain for Myanmar?
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Myanmar is .mm.
What time zone is Myanmar in?
Myanmar uses the Asia/Yangon time zone.
What is Myanmar known for?
Myanmar, officially the Republic of the Union of Myanmar, is a country in Southeast Asia located at the juncture of the Indian and Indochinese subregions. It shares borders with Bangladesh, India, China, Laos and Thailand.
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.