[[The population of Thailand after the reproductive revolution]]

The "population of Thailand is one among the few population groups in [modern times] which has experienced [a] rapid decline in fertility level within two decades. Thailand's population completed the reproductive revolution process so quickly that its age structure has not had time to adjust and still holds the potential for growth for several decades to come.... During the period of reproductive revolution from 1970 to 1990, the population increased by 20 million.... As for the effect of reproductive revolution on the age structure of the population, the pattern is that the proportion of children (under 15 years of age) declines while the number and proportion of population in working-age group (15-59 years of age) and the elderly (60 years and over) tend to increase.... The reproductive revolution also results in a number of positive economic and social implications such as a higher per capita income, [a larger] work force, a gradual reduction in the number of new entrants into the labour market and the decrease in the number of school age population." (SUMMARY IN ENG)