Philippines vs Thailand: Terms of trade adjustment
Terms of trade adjustment over time
- Philippines
- Thailand
How they compare
Thailand currently reports -333.72 billion constant LCU against -666.64 billion constant LCU in Philippines, a difference of 332.92 billion constant LCU.
The two have swapped places 8 times across 45 shared years of data; in 1981 it was Thailand ahead.
Philippines ranks 166th and Thailand ranks 163rd of 178 countries.
Across the 5 decades both report, Philippines averaged higher in 1 and Thailand in 4.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Philippines | Thailand | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | -14.34 billion constant LCU | 31.25 billion constant LCU | 45.59 billion constant LCU | Thailand |
| 1990s | 70.98 billion constant LCU | 138.87 billion constant LCU | 67.88 billion constant LCU | Thailand |
| 2000s | 340.94 billion constant LCU | 57.78 billion constant LCU | 283.16 billion constant LCU | Philippines |
| 2010s | 199.47 billion constant LCU | 271.70 billion constant LCU | 72.23 billion constant LCU | Thailand |
| 2020s | -475.50 billion constant LCU | -42.67 billion constant LCU | 432.84 billion constant LCU | Thailand |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher terms of trade adjustment, Philippines or Thailand?
- Thailand, at -333.72 billion constant LCU against -666.64 billion constant LCU in Philippines as of 2025.
- What is the difference in terms of trade adjustment between Philippines and Thailand?
- 332.92 billion constant LCU, with Thailand ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Philippines and Thailand?
- 45 years are reported by both, from 1981 to 2025.
- How do Philippines and Thailand rank globally for terms of trade adjustment?
- Philippines ranks 166th and Thailand ranks 163rd of 178 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks, published as Terms of trade adjustment (constant LCU). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
The terms of trade adjustment is equal to the capacity to import (current price value of exports of goods and services deflated by the import price index) less exports of goods and services in constant prices. This indicator is expressed in constant prices, meaning the series has been adjusted to account for price changes over time. The reference year for this adjustment varies by country. This series is expressed in local currency units.