Population Policy

The Sixth National Economic and Social Development Plan 
(1987-1991). Part II, Chapter 2, p.77.

Date:     1987-1991

Source:     Office of the Prime Minister, National Economic and Social Development Board, Bangkok, Thailand

Subject:     population policy, population growth rate, demographic targets

RATIONALE

1. The development of quality in the population is a sensitive issue related to many other matters. Financial constraints make it especially necessary to consider population size and distribution in conjunction with population development guidelines. Given the present circumstances, it is essential to keep the population size and distribution at a suitable level. In order to achieve effective population development, it is necessary to establish plans for reducing the size of the population and for population distribution.

WORK PLAN FOR REDUCING POPULATION GROWTH

2. Details of the Work Plan for Reducing Population Growth are as follows:

2.1 Objective

To reduce fertility and the population growth rate, and consequently facilitate economic and social development and enable each family to improve the quality of life of its members.

2.2 Target

Reduce the population growth rate to 1.3 per cent in 1991. It is projected that the population will number 57 million people with the birth rate at 19.1 per 1,000 persons and the death rate at 5.7 per 1,000.