Demographic, Population and Housing Statistics
Population statistics presented in this chapter were obtained from the Bureau of
Registration Administration, the Department of Local Administration, Ministry of Interior, the Office
of the National Economic and Social Development Board and the National Statistical Office.
Population statistics from the Bureau of Registration Administration
Before
1987
, the
Provincial Registration Offices collected the data on birth, death, registered-out and registered-in
from the notifications of the household owners or the persons concerned. The data processing
was conducted under the direction of the Bureau of Registration Administration, and the results
reported were in the whole kingdom, province, amphoe and municipal area. The population
statistics under the registration system were presented once a year on December
31
.
In
1987
, the population of whole kingdom and province was collected from household’s
registration and then processed by computer for registration data base (off line). In
1999
, online
system was introduced to Registration Office in some areas of the country. Finally, the online
system was completely installed in Registration Offices in all area of Thailand in
2004
.
The change of population depend on such factors: births, deaths and migration.
Population Statistics from Population and Housing Census
National Statistical Office
carried out the first Population Census in
1960
, and continues to do so at an interval of every
10
years according to the international basis. The findings are used for planning, monitoring and
evaluating programmes of the government and private sectors. The census date of Population
and Housing Census in
2000
, is on April,
1
. The purpose of the census is to collect information on
demographic, socio-economic characteristics of the population and housing condition of the
country. The figures reflect the country’s population and housing situation at the specified period.
