Published: Monday, 21th October 2024
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 Indicators  | Taiwan  | Thailand  |
|---|---|---|
Official Name  | Republic of China | Kingdom of Thailand |
Continent  | Asia | Asia |
Landlocked Status  | Not Landlocked | Not Landlocked |
Capital City  | Taipei | Bangkok |
Latitude  | 23° 40′ 0″ N | 15° 0′ 0″ N |
Longitude  | 121° 0′ 0″ E | 100° 0′ 0″ E |
The total area of Taiwan is 36,197 sq km, and the total area of Thailand is 513,120 sq km. Taiwan is smaller than Thailand by 476,923 sq km. Taiwan is around 14.18 times smaller than Thailand.
Indicators | Taiwan | Thailand |
|---|---|---|
Area in Square Kilometers  | 36,197 Sq km | 513,120 Sq km |
| Difference | [ 476,923 Square Kilometers] | |
Area in Square Mile  | 13,976 Sq Mile | 198,120 Sq Mile |
| Difference | [ 184,144 Square Mile] | |
Water % in Area  | 0.1 % | 0.4 % |
Indicators | Taiwan | Thailand |
|---|---|---|
Largest City  | New Taipei City | Bangkok |
Demonyms  | Taiwanese, Formosan | Thai |
Official Languages  | Standard Chinese | Thai |
Government Status  | Unitary semi-presidential republic | Unitary parliamentary constitutional monarchy |
Major Religion  | Buddhism | Buddhism |
Major Religion Percentage  | 35.1 % | 90 % |
The people of Taiwan are called Taiwanese, Formosan, and the people of Thailand are called Thai.
Indicators | Taiwan | Thailand |
|---|---|---|
Currency Name  | New Taiwan Dollar | Thai Baht |
Currency Symbol  | TWD | THB |
Driving Side  | Right | Left |
Calling Code  | +886 | +66 |
Internet TLD  | .tw | .th, .ไทย |
Start of Week  | Monday | Sunday |
ISO 3166 Code  | TW | TH |
Indicators | Taiwan | Thailand |
|---|---|---|
National Anthem Title (Native)  | 三民主義歌 (San Min Chu-i) | เพลงชาติไทย (Phleng Chat Thai) |
National Anthem Title (In English)  | The National Anthem of the Republic of China | Glorify His Prestige |
National Animal  | Formosan Black Bear | Elephant |
National Bird  | Formosan Blue Magpie | Siamese Fireback |
National Flower  | Plum blossom | Golden Shower |
National Sport  | Baseball | Muay Thai |
National Colors  | Blue, white and red | Red, white and blue |
Indicators | Taiwan | Thailand |
|---|---|---|
Current Date  | Saturday, 19th April, 2025 | Saturday, 19th April, 2025 |
Current Time  | 10:29 AM | 09:29 AM |
Timezones  | UTC+8 (Taipei Time) | UTC+7 (Indochina Time) |
Current Timezone  | UTC+8 (Taipei Time) | UTC+7 (Indochina Time) |
Daylight Saving Time | DST Not Observed | DST Not Observed |
Daylight Saving Time Start  | DST Not Observed | DST Not Observed |
Daylight Saving Time End  | DST Not Observed | DST Not Observed |
Daylight Saving Time Duration  | DST Not Observed | DST Not Observed |
The current time and date in Taiwan is [10:29 AM], [Saturday, 19th April, 2025 ].
The current time and date in Thailand is [09:29 AM], [Saturday, 19th April, 2025].
Taiwan is [ 1 hours ] ahead of Thailand.
Based on the elaboration of latest World Bank Data, the total population of Taiwan as of 2023 is estimated to be around 23,894,394, and the total population of Thailand as of 2023 is estimated to be around 71,801,279.
As per the above data, we can say that in the year 2023, Taiwan had 47,906,885 less people than Thailand.
The annual Population Growth in Taiwan is 0.24% and the annual population growth in Thailand is 0.32%.
Indicators | Taiwan | Thailand |
|---|---|---|
Age ( 0 - 14 ) (Year: 2023)  | 12.6 % | 12 % |
Age ( 15 - 64 ) (Year: 2023)  | 73 % | 74.5 % |
Age ( 65+ ) (Year: 2023)  | 14.4 % | 13.5 % |
Indicators | Taiwan | Thailand |
|---|---|---|
| [ LATEST WEATHER DATA ] | ||
Place  | Taipei | Bangkok |
Current Time | 10:29 AM | 09:29 AM |
Current Weather  | Overcast Clouds  | Overcast Clouds |
Current Temperature  | 26.69 Degree Celsius | 30.94 Degree Celsius |
Wind Speed  | 0.54 km/hr, 331 Degree | 1.48 km/hr, 99 Degree |
Humidity  | 17 % | 79 % |
Indicators | Taiwan | Thailand |
|---|---|---|
Fertility Rate (2023)  | 1.5 (Births Per Woman) | 1.32 (Births Per Woman) |
Mortality Rate (Adult Male) (2023)  | 115.35 (Per 1000 Male Adults) | 170.13 (Per 1000 Male Adults) |
Mortality Rate (Adult Female) (2023) | 63.25 (Per 1000 Female Adults) | 69.8 (Per 1000 Female Adults) |
Infant Mortality Rate (2023)  | 23.6 (Per 1000 Live Births) | 7 (Per 1000 Live Births) |
Indicators | Taiwan | Thailand |
|---|---|---|
Top Cause of Death (2023)  | Cancer (50000 people per 100K population) | Ischaemic heart disease (73.7 people per 100K population) |
Lowest Cause of Death (2023)  | Tuberculosis ( 100 people per 100K population) | Diabetes mellitus ( 27 people per 100K population) |
Road Traffic Deaths (2023)  | 12.1 (people per 100K population) | 25.4 (people per 100K population) |
Suicide Deaths (2023)  | 16.7 (Number of suicide deaths per 100K people) | 8.83 (Number of suicide deaths per 100K people) |
New HIV Infections (2023)  | 1.2 (HIV infections per 1000 people) | 0.13 (HIV infections per 1000 people) |
The leading cause of death in Taiwan, is [ Cancer ]. Around 50000 people per 100,000 people in Taiwan, are dying of Cancer.
Similarly, around 73.7 people per 100,000 people in Thailand, are dying of Ischaemic heart disease, as it is the leading cause of death in there.
The government of Taiwan, spent [ 6.5% ] of the amount of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in health sectors in the year 2023.
Likewise, the government of Thailand, spent [ 5.16% ] of the amount of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in health sectors in the year 2023.
Indicators | Taiwan | Thailand |
|---|---|---|
Prevalance Of Hypertension (2023)  | 23.1 (Percentage of adults [30-79] with hypertension) | 29.2 (Percentage of adults [30-79] with hypertension) |
Adult Obesity (2023)  | 22.5% (Percentage of Obesity in adults) | 15.4% (Percentage of Obesity in adults) |
Pure Alcohol Consumption (2023)  | 3 Liters (per adult over a calendar year) | 7.85 Liters (per adult over a calendar year) |
Tobacco Consumption (2023)  | 14.5% (Used by people aged 15 and above) | 20% (Used by people aged 15 and above) |
As per the data from the World Health Organization (WHO), people living in Taiwan, are 1.46 times more likely to be obese compared to the people living in Thailand.
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