China vs Thailand: Communications, computer, etc.
Communications, computer, etc. over time
- China
- Thailand
How they compare
China currently reports 30.6% against 28.6% in Thailand, a difference of 2.0%.
That makes China's figure about 1.1 times Thailand's.
The two have swapped places 7 times across 44 shared years of data; in 1982 it was Thailand ahead.
China ranks 79th and Thailand ranks 82nd of 197 countries.
Across the 5 decades both report, China averaged higher in 4 and Thailand in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | China | Thailand | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 17.7% | 16.1% | 1.7% | China |
| 1990s | 43.4% | 27.4% | 15.9% | China |
| 2000s | 44.3% | 23.7% | 20.6% | China |
| 2010s | 30.3% | 18.6% | 11.7% | China |
| 2020s | 34.8% | 39.9% | 5.1% | Thailand |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher communications, computer, etc., China or Thailand?
- China, at 30.6% against 28.6% in Thailand as of 2025.
- What is the difference in communications, computer, etc. between China and Thailand?
- 2.0%, with China ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for China and Thailand?
- 44 years are reported by both, from 1982 to 2025.
- How do China and Thailand rank globally for communications, computer, etc.?
- China ranks 79th and Thailand ranks 82nd of 197 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF), published as Communications, computer, etc. (% of service exports, BoP). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
Communications, computer, information, and other services cover international telecommunications; computer data; news-related service transactions between residents and nonresidents; construction services; royalties and license fees; miscellaneous business, professional, and technical services; personal, cultural, and recreational services; manufacturing services on physical inputs owned by others; and maintenance and repair services and government services not included elsewhere. This indicator is expressed as a percentage of service exports which are services provided by residents to non-residents.