Thailand's successful government-sponsored family planning program has resulted in a decline in population growth from 3.1 percent in 1960 to around 0.4 percent in 2015. The World Bank forecasts a contraction of the working-age population of about 10 percent between 2010 and 2040. In 1970, an average of 5.7 people lived in a Thai household. At the time of the 2010 census, the figure was down to 3.2. Even though Thailand has one of the better social security systems in Asia, the increasing population of elderly people is a challenge for the country.
Thailand's successful government-sponsored family planning program has resulted in a decline in population growth from 3.1 percent in 1960 to around 0.4 percent in 2015 The World Bank forecasts a contraction of the working-age population of about 10 percent between 2010 and 2040. In 1970, an .average of 5.7 people lived in a Thai household At the time of the 2010 census, the figure was down to 3.2 Even though Thailand has one of the .better social security systems in Asia, the increasing population of elderly people .is a challenge for the country.