Categories in Phuket
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Phuket
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Restaurants | 8,811 | 18 years |
| Other accommodation | 3,253 | 20 years |
| Shopping | 2,268 | 23 years |
| Hotels and motels | 1,870 | 12 years |
| Cafes | 1,837 | — |
| Real estate | 1,300 | 16 years |
| Travel agencies | 1,219 | 23 years |
| Corporate management | 1,160 | 20 years |
| Bars, pubs and taverns | 1,023 | — |
| Beauty salons | 912 | — |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 803 | — |
| Clothing stores | 790 | 14 years |
Phuket Facts
| Area | 245.4 km² |
| Population | 500,523 |
| Male Population | 249,754 (49.9%) |
| Female Population | 250,769 (50.1%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +2457.0% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +196.9% |
| Median Age | 32.6 years (Male: 31.8, Female: 33.3) |
| Area Codes | 76 |
| Neighborhoods | Tambon Patong, Tambon Talat Nuea, Tambon Talat Yai, Phuket, Wichit |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Indochina Time |
| Lat & Lng | 7.89059, 98.39810 |
| Postal Codes | 83000, 83200 |
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Phuket Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 19,575 | 74,589 | 168,555 | 488,321 | 500,523 |
| Population Density | 79.8 / km² | 303.9 / km² | 686.8 / km² | 1,989.6 / km² | 2,039.3 / km² |
Phuket Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 189.7% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phuket | +2394.6% | +554.7% | +189.7% |
| Phuket Province | +2532.9% | +549.4% | +189.5% |
| Thailand | +60.4% | +20.1% | +8.3% |
Phuket Median Age
Median Age: 32.6 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phuket | 32.6 yrs | 33.3 yrs | 31.8 yrs |
| Phuket Province | 32.6 yrs | 33.3 yrs | 31.8 yrs |
| Thailand | 35.2 yrs | 36 yrs | 34.3 yrs |
Phuket Population Density
Population Density: 2,039 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phuket | 500,523 | 245.4 km² | 2,039 / km² |
| Phuket Province | 703,142 | 557 km² | 1,262 / km² |
| Thailand | 67.6 million | 514,961.7 km² | 131 / km² |
Phuket Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1960 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 Phuket
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Phuket
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Phuket
Postal Codes
Percentage of businesses by Postal Codes in Phuket
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Phuket
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Phuket CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phuket | 2,474,806 tn | 4.94 tn | 10,083.2 tons/km² |
| Phuket Province | 3,556,051 tn | 5.06 tn | 6,383.9 tons/km² |
| Thailand | 278,589,420 tn | 4.12 tn | 541 tons/km² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 2,474,806 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 4.94 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 10,083.2 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | High (10) |
* 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. 2005. Global Flood Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4668B3D.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6/15 | 5:30 PM | 3.8 | 22.1 km | 14,500 m | 1km ENE of Ban Phlu Nai (1), Thailand | usgs.gov |
| 5/5/15 | 9:18 PM | 4.2 | 36.8 km | 10,000 m | 18km ESE of Ban Phlu Nai (1), Thailand | usgs.gov |
| 3/24/15 | 10:32 PM | 3.4 | 40.8 km | 10,000 m | 26km SE of Ban Phlu Nai (1), Thailand | usgs.gov |
| 4/16/12 | 9:44 AM | 3.9 | 24.6 km | 10,000 m | Malay Peninsula, Thailand | usgs.gov |
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