Monday, February 16, 2015

Population Statistics and Travel Warnings

Statistics

Population: 67,741,401

Median Age: Total 36.2 M-35.3, F- 37.2
Population Growth: .35%
Birth rate: 11.6 Births/ 1000 population
Death rate: 7.72 Deaths/1000 population
Urban Population: 34.1%
Largest City: Chiang Mai

Infant mortality rate: 9.86 Deaths/ 1000 population
Life expectancy at birth: 74.18 years
Total fertility rate: 1.5 children born/woman                        
This population pyramid shows the
 average amount of people based on
 their age in 2014 and is split up
between men and woman.
HIV/AIDS: Adult prevalence rate 1.1%
                    People living w/ 443,100
                    Deaths 20,800


Obesity: Adult prevalence rate 8.8%
This shows that Thailand had the second highest obesity rate in Asia.                              

Literacy: 93.5

Unemployment: 2.8%

                                                
This chart shows that the employment rate has dropped a lot since 1988 but as of 2008 is currently rising slowing with the unemployment rate lowering slowly

Travel Information

If you are traveling to Thailand is important to be up to date on all current vaccinations. Rabies, Malaria, and Japanese Encephalitis are the most common heath issue travelers face when in Thailand. It is important to get the proper vaccinations that are specifically meant for Thailand.


Sources:
Pic 1
http://www.indexmundi.com/graphs/population-pyramids/thailand-population-pyramid-2014.gif
Pic 2
http://www.burning-bison.com/owtasians_small.jpg
Pic 3
http://www.tradingeconomics.com/thailand/unemployment-rate

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