Every score shows how complete our data is - a score is only as good as the data behind it, and we'd rather show our gaps than hide them.
Hand-researched by our team.
| Factor | Finding | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Phuket GPP per capita (THB) | 395915 | — |
| Phuket GPP per capita vs Thailand avg (THB 243,658) | 62% above national average | — |
| Phuket unemployment rate % (Q1 2023) | 0.45 | — |
| Tourism share of provincial GPP (%) | 49.8 | — |
| Numbeo Purchasing Power Index | 31.1 | — |
| Economic concentration risk (qualitative) | high - tourism-dependent, volatile | — |
Hand-researched by our team.
| Factor | Finding | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Metro population (2025) | 461000 | — |
| Metro annual growth rate % (2025) | 1.32 | — |
| Registered population (economic data) | 422021 | — |
| Expat/long-stay inflow (qualitative) | high - major digital-nomad & retiree hub | — |
| Seasonal/transient population (qualitative) | very large tourist float on top of residents | — |
Hand-researched by our team.
| Factor | Finding | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Restaurant/bar/beach-club density (qualitative) | very high - Patong, Bangla Rd nightlife | — |
| Café/coworking density (qualitative) | high - strong nomad cafe scene | — |
| Cultural venues (qualitative) | moderate - Old Town Sino-Portuguese heritage, temples | — |
| Events/festivals (qualitative) | active - Vegetarian Festival, beach events | — |
| International tourist arrivals (qualitative) | among Thailand's top earners | — |
Hand-researched by our team.
| Factor | Finding | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Numbeo Pollution Index (higher=worse) | 52.05 | — |
| Numbeo Climate Index | 68.52 | — |
| Tropical island/beach setting | excellent natural environment | — |
| Walkability (qualitative) | low - car/scooter dependent, sprawled | — |
| Green/marine space (qualitative) | high - beaches, jungle, national parks | — |
Hand-researched by our team.
| Factor | Finding | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Numbeo Health Care Index | 76.83 | — |
| Numbeo Safety Index | 60.46 | — |
| Medical/wellness tourism (qualitative) | strong - private hospitals, wellness retreats | — |
| Fitness/yoga/Muay Thai density (qualitative) | very high - global fitness-camp destination | — |
| Outdoor activity access (qualitative) | excellent - diving, water sports, hiking | — |
Ask the Phuket guide anything about this city's energy score — what the pillars mean, how it's computed, or what the data is telling you.
Some things you just can't measure from a satellite or a spreadsheet - they're only knowable by someone who actually lives there. We pull the best data we can find, but local truth beats remote estimates every time. If you know this city and our numbers look off, tell us - local knowledge makes this better for everyone.