Categories in Ko Samui
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Ko Samui
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Restaurants | 2,702 | 12 years |
| Other accommodation | 1,834 | 18 years |
| Hotels and motels | 754 | — |
| Shopping | 635 | 19 years |
| Holiday homes, cabins and resorts | 596 | 17 years |
| Bars, pubs and taverns | 485 | — |
| Cafes | 483 | — |
| Travel agencies | 416 | — |
| Real estate | 390 | 15 years |
| Corporate management | 277 | — |
Ko Samui Facts
| Area | 53.9 km² |
| Population | 25,841 |
| Male Population | 12,763 (49.4%) |
| Female Population | 13,078 (50.6%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +135.4% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +19.2% |
| Median Age | 32.4 years (Male: 31.6, Female: 33.2) |
| Neighborhoods | Tambon Bo Put, Tambon Maret, Tambon Mae Nam, Tambon Ang Thong, Koh Samui |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Indochina Time |
| Lat & Lng | 9.53567, 99.93567 |
| Postal Codes | 84140, 84320, 84330 |
Map of Ko Samui
Interactive Map
Ko Samui Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 10,978 | 18,217 | 21,686 | 25,424 | 25,841 |
| Population Density | 203.8 / km² | 338.1 / km² | 402.5 / km² | 471.9 / km² | 479.6 / km² |
Ko Samui Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 17.2% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ko Samui | +131.6% | +39.6% | +17.2% |
| Surat Thani Province | +141% | +45.2% | +17.9% |
| Thailand | +60.4% | +20.1% | +8.3% |
Ko Samui Median Age
Median Age: 32.4 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ko Samui | 32.4 yrs | 33.2 yrs | 31.6 yrs |
| Surat Thani Province | 32.4 yrs | 33.2 yrs | 31.6 yrs |
| Thailand | 35.2 yrs | 36 yrs | 34.3 yrs |
Ko Samui Population Density
Population Density: 480 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ko Samui | 25,841 | 53.9 km² | 480 / km² |
| Surat Thani Province | 1.1 million | 13,447.3 km² | 78.3 / km² |
| Thailand | 67.6 million | 514,961.7 km² | 131 / km² |
Ko Samui Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 400 to 2100
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Neighborhoods in Ko Samui
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Ko Samui
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Ko Samui
Postal Codes
Percentage of businesses by Postal Codes in Ko Samui
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Ko Samui
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Ko Samui CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ko Samui | 115,365 tn | 4.46 tn | 2,141.3 tons/km² |
| Surat Thani Province | 5,374,475 tn | 5.1 tn | 399.7 tons/km² |
| Thailand | 278,589,420 tn | 4.12 tn | 541 tons/km² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 115,365 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 4.46 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 2,141.3 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | High (8) |
| Landslide | Medium (7) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
- Dilley, M., R.S. Chen, U. Deichmann, A.L. Lerner-Lam, M. Arnold, J. Agwe, P. Buys, O. Kjekstad, B. Lyon, and G. Yetman. 2005. Natural Disaster Hotspots: A Global Risk Analysis. Washington, D.C.: World Bank. https://doi.org/10.1596/0-8213-5930-4.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University, and Norwegian Geotechnical Institute - NGI. 2005. Global Landslide Hazard Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4P848VZ.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Flood Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4668B3D.
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