Poultry livestock count in Thailand
Thailand: Poultry livestock count was 311.75 million in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
311.75 million
Change on year
up 1.9%
World rank
16th
of 199 countries
All-time high
311.75 million
in 2024
All-time low
46.43 million
in 1961
Years of data
64
1961–2024
Poultry livestock count in Thailand, 1961–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for poultry livestock count in Thailand is 311.75 million, measured in 2024. That is the highest value across all 64 years on record.
That represents a change of up 1.9% on the previous year and up 10.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, poultry livestock count in Thailand peaked at 311.75 million in 2024 and was at its lowest, 46.43 million, in 1961.
That places Thailand 16th out of 199 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Poultry livestock count in Thailand, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 46.43 million | — |
| 1962 | 48.24 million | +3.9% |
| 1963 | 50.22 million | +4.1% |
| 1964 | 52.15 million | +3.9% |
| 1965 | 54.21 million | +3.9% |
| 1966 | 56.38 million | +4.0% |
| 1967 | 58.68 million | +4.1% |
| 1968 | 61.09 million | +4.1% |
| 1969 | 63.65 million | +4.2% |
| 1970 | 66.48 million | +4.4% |
| 1971 | 61.75 million | -7.1% |
| 1972 | 60.65 million | -1.8% |
| 1973 | 73.45 million | +21.1% |
| 1974 | 61.06 million | -16.9% |
| 1975 | 65.36 million | +7.1% |
| 1976 | 61.79 million | -5.5% |
| 1977 | 66.47 million | +7.6% |
| 1978 | 74.59 million | +12.2% |
| 1979 | 70.97 million | -4.9% |
| 1980 | 67.26 million | -5.2% |
| 1981 | 76.75 million | +14.1% |
| 1982 | 79.14 million | +3.1% |
| 1983 | 92.77 million | +17.2% |
| 1984 | 93.25 million | +0.5% |
| 1985 | 93.90 million | +0.7% |
| 1986 | 94.77 million | +0.9% |
| 1987 | 100.55 million | +6.1% |
| 1988 | 103.25 million | +2.7% |
| 1989 | 106.56 million | +3.2% |
| 1990 | 125.98 million | +18.2% |
| 1991 | 150.50 million | +19.5% |
| 1992 | 183.54 million | +22.0% |
| 1993 | 190.03 million | +3.5% |
| 1994 | 187.37 million | -1.4% |
| 1995 | 191.68 million | +2.3% |
| 1996 | 202.18 million | +5.5% |
| 1997 | 219.11 million | +8.4% |
| 1998 | 224.84 million | +2.6% |
| 1999 | 234.95 million | +4.5% |
| 2000 | 252.84 million | +7.6% |
| 2001 | 261.41 million | +3.4% |
| 2002 | 260.53 million | -0.3% |
| 2003 | 265.15 million | +1.8% |
| 2004 | 266.87 million | +0.7% |
| 2005 | 209.14 million | -21.6% |
| 2006 | 224.20 million | +7.2% |
| 2007 | 234.23 million | +4.5% |
| 2008 | 235.18 million | +0.4% |
| 2009 | 244.69 million | +4.0% |
| 2010 | 248.48 million | +1.6% |
| 2011 | 257.04 million | +3.4% |
| 2012 | 262.32 million | +2.1% |
| 2013 | 274.61 million | +4.7% |
| 2014 | 282.28 million | +2.8% |
| 2015 | 287.60 million | +1.9% |
| 2016 | 291.93 million | +1.5% |
| 2017 | 286.55 million | -1.8% |
| 2018 | 288.19 million | +0.6% |
| 2019 | 291.98 million | +1.3% |
| 2020 | 297.15 million | +1.8% |
| 2021 | 295.03 million | -0.7% |
| 2022 | 300.28 million | +1.8% |
| 2023 | 305.91 million | +1.9% |
| 2024 | 311.75 million | +1.9% |
Thailand compared with similar countries
- Thailand's 311.75 million is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 20.54 million, 15.2× the median. (56 countries reporting)
- Thailand's 311.75 million is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 8.59 million, 36.3× the median. (32 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 54.56 million | 46.43 million | 63.65 million | 9 |
| 1970s | 66.26 million | 60.65 million | 74.59 million | 10 |
| 1980s | 90.82 million | 67.26 million | 106.56 million | 10 |
| 1990s | 191.02 million | 125.98 million | 234.95 million | 10 |
| 2000s | 245.42 million | 209.14 million | 266.87 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 277.10 million | 248.48 million | 291.98 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 302.02 million | 295.03 million | 311.75 million | 5 |
Countries ranked near Thailand
More agriculture & rural data for Thailand
- Cropland extent over the long-term, annual growth rate 0.7811 % change on previous year (2025)
- Cropland extent over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0 hectares per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Cropland extent over the long-term, per capita 0.3257 hectares per person (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, annual growth rate 0.755 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per unit of GDP 0 hectares per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agricultural area over the long-term, per capita 0.3369 hectares per person (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 7.21 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0875 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 704.7 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate -2.51 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is poultry livestock count in Thailand?
- Poultry livestock count in Thailand was 311.75 million in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest poultry livestock count recorded in Thailand?
- The highest recorded value was 311.75 million in 2024.
- What is the lowest poultry livestock count recorded in Thailand?
- The lowest recorded value was 46.43 million in 1961.
- How does Thailand rank for poultry livestock count?
- Thailand ranks 16th out of 199 countries with data for 2024.
- Is poultry livestock count rising or falling in Thailand?
- Over the last ten years it is up 10.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Thailand data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Poultry livestock count. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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