Facts & Figures
A growing body of evidence suggests that biotechnology is helping agriculture enter a new era of efficiency and sustainability. In the hands of farmers, better seeds are helping the world grow more, while using less. Researchers around the world, in both the public and private sectors, are working to improve seeds through the use of advanced breeding and biotechnology. Together with better farming techniques, these advanced seeds can help farmers meet the world's demand for food, clothing and fuel while also helping to reducing the need for water, land, pesticides and fossil fuels. In this month's Spotlight, we'll highlight the findings of a new report on the status of biotech crops, and discuss their role in meeting our growing global challenges.
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Thailand
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| Population in thousands (2010) | 68,139 |
| Average life expectancy (2008) | 69 |
| GDP per capita (2008) | $8,134.63 |
| Gross GPD in billions (2008) | $548.16 |
| Agriculture's share of GDP (2006) | 10.7% |
| Population below poverty line (2004) | 0.4% |
Thailand
Thailand lies in the heart of Southeast Asia and has a population of over 68 million (2010). Agriculture employs 42.6 percent of the country’s population (2005) and accounts for 10.7 percent of the country’s GDP (2006). Thailand’s major agricultural products include rice, cassava, rubber, corn, sugarcane, coconuts and soybeans. It is the world’s largest exporter of rice and cassava, two of the world’s major food crops. To learn more about Thailand’s agriculture production and the role it plays in feeding, clothing and fueling the world, see the charts below.
