An absorbent article that having excellent surface properties, is enhanced in absorption performance. There is provided an absorbent article comprising liquid permeable top sheet (10) disposed on the wearers skin side, liquid impermeable back sheet (20) disposed on the wearers clothes side and absorbent material (30) interposed between the top sheet (10) and the back sheet (20). The apparent thickness (t2) of the top sheet (10) is the range of 70 to 95% of the apparent thickness (t1) of panty liner (1). The Klemm water absorption height (h2) of the absorbent material (30) is greater than the Klemm water absorption height (h1) of the top sheet (10).
