Thailand 2025 Population and Housing Census

[tamada]

Thailand’s 2025 Population and Housing Census officially began on 1 April 2025, with all eligible residents required to take part. Conducted by the National Statistical Office (NSO), the census is a vital process that helps shape national policies on infrastructure, healthcare, education, and economic planning.

The census, usually conducted every ten years, was originally scheduled for 2020 but was postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This year’s survey will take place in two phases, with data collection running until 19 June 2025.

Who Must Complete the Census?

The census includes:

• Thai citizens residing in Thailand on Census Day – All Thai nationals present in the country on 1 April 2025 must participate.
• Thai and non-Thai residents temporarily abroad – Those who usually live in Thailand but are overseas on Census Day will still be counted.
• Thai government personnel stationed abroad – This includes military personnel, civil servants, and diplomats, as well as their families.
• Foreign residents who have lived in Thailand for at least three months – Non-Thai nationals who have been in Thailand since 1 January 2025 or earlier are also required to participate.

Who is Exempt from the Census?

Certain groups are not required to take part in the census, including:

• Foreign diplomats, military personnel, and civil servants based in Thailand, along with their families.
• Short-term foreign residents and tourists who have been in Thailand for less than three months prior to 1 April 2025.
• Refugees and undocumented migrants living in refugee camps, who are not included in the census data collection.

How Will the Census Be Conducted?

The census will take place in two phases, offering both online and in-person data collection:

Phase 1: Online Data Collection (1–20 April 2025)

During this period, residents can submit their information online through:

• The NSO website (https://popcensus68.nso.go.th/?set_lang=en)
• The ‘Tang Rat’ application (available on Google Play and the App Store, but in Thai language only)

The online survey will be available in seven languages:

• Thai, English, Vietnamese, Burmese (Myanmar), Laotian, Cambodian, and Chinese

Participants can switch languages by selecting the option in the top-right corner of the website.

A family representative can fill out the form for an entire household, meaning individual household members do not need to submit separate entries.

Importantly, no sensitive personal data will be collected. The survey will not ask for ID numbers (passport or Thai ID), bank details, or income information. Instead, it will focus on:

• Household location
• Type of household and residence
• Number of people in the household

Phase 2: In-Person Data Collection (21 April – 19 June 2025)

For those who do not complete the survey online, census officials and volunteers will visit households in person.

The NSO has confirmed that census teams may include English-speaking volunteers, particularly in areas with large foreign communities, such as Pattaya, Bangkok, Phuket, and Chiang Mai.

Why Is the Census Important?

The census provides crucial data to support national development. Information collected will be categorised into:

• Population count
• Household numbers
• Types of buildings (including houses, shophouses, condominiums, and vacant rental properties)

Accurate census data allows the government to plan better public services, ensuring appropriate resources are allocated to education, healthcare, transport, and housing.

What Happens Next?

Once the census is completed, the NSO will analyse the data and publish its findings, which will guide long-term policy decisions.

[lassebasse]

Just completed the survay, very easy.

[tamada]

Excellent. The reason I dug out more information before posting is because the only way I learned about the census was from the following sms I received a few days ago.

Looks like participation is being incentivized?

[pipoz4444]

Two contrasting Asian population growths (Thailand vs Philippines) that were once in line with each other back in 1980

Notably the Median age in median age in Thailand is 40.6 years whereas the median age in the Philippines is 26.1 years

Thailand population is getting older and growth stalling much like Japan's did back in 1980 LINK https://www.worldometers.info/world-pop ... opulation/

Info is sourced from https://www.worldometers.info/...............


Thailand

2025 Population 71,619,863 A 13.67% increase over the past 25 years, now with almost 0% population growth

2000 Population 63,007,815

1980 Population 45,650,000

The median age in Thailand is 40.6 years

Philippines

2025 Population 116,786,962 A 46.67% increase over the past 25 years, now running at 0.81% population growth, but left its run too late to slow down its population growth

2000 Population 79,625,397

1980 Population 48,043,740

The median age in the Philippines is 26.1 years

Japan

I just thought it was interesting how Asian countries trend.

pipoz4444

[tamada]

Look no further than the gaggle of gobby old farts that clutter up the tables at the car wash of a Friday. If ever proof of an older, ageing, less productive, unprocreative and more irrelevant societal shift were needed.

But some have nice trucks, young-looking wives, don't drink Chang, or are good at golf so roundabouts and swings I guess.

[Bandung_Dero]

Just tried to complete the English version but hemorrhaged at my step daughters age. Had month and year of birth correct at 2538 but would not autofill the age or accept a manual input (30). Kept coming back as incomplete with that field in RED so I gave up and will leave it to Mrs Dero to sort out ---- as I should have done in the 1st place.

[jackspratt]

Sounds like a piano wire issue, Dero.

No problems completing it here.

[FrazeeDK]

completed several days ago after seeing this string. No problems doing it but wonder if when they do the door-by-door canvassing my posting will be reflected in the paperwork they carry..