Phuket Population 2026
Phuket has a population of 79,308, making it the #66 biggest city in 🇹🇭 Thailand, located in Phuket. Roughly 0.1% of Thailand's population lives here. It is about 64× smaller than Bangkok, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
79,308
Rank in Thailand
#66
Coordinates
7.89°N, 98.40°E
~28 m elevation · Asia/Bangkok
Distance to capital (Bangkok)
691 km
429 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Phuket
| City | Population | Rank in Thailand |
|---|---|---|
| Ban Ko Sire | 71,284 | #76 |
| Ban Talat Yai | 52,192 | #102 |
| Wichit | 38,701 | #137 |
| Kathu | 34,835 | #154 |
| Ban Ratsada | 33,534 | #159 |
| Ban Talat Nua | 23,381 | #201 |
| Ban Kamala | 22,296 | #206 |
| Ban Chalong | 18,072 | #245 |
Cities near Phuket
- Ban Talat Yai52,192 people · ~1 km away
- Wichit38,701 people · ~1 km away
- Ban Talat Nua23,381 people · ~2 km away
- Ban Ratsada33,534 people · ~2 km away
- Ban Ko Sire71,284 people · ~3 km away
- Kathu34,835 people · ~8 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Phuket?
Phuket has a population of 79,308 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #66 biggest city in Thailand.
What region is Phuket in?
Phuket is located in Phuket, Thailand.
Is Phuket the capital of Thailand?
No, the capital of Thailand is Bangkok, about 691 km away.
Sources & notes
Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.
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