Exports of goods and services (current LCU), per unit of GDP in Thailand
Thailand: Exports of goods and services (current LCU), per unit of GDP was 23.4 current LCU per US$ of GDP in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Exports of goods and services (current LCU), per unit of GDP in Thailand, 1960–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in current LCU per US$ of GDP.
Analysis
The most recent figure for exports of goods and services (current lcu), per unit of gdp in Thailand is 23.4 current LCU per US$ of GDP, measured in 2025.
That represents a change of down 4.9% on the previous year and up 1.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, exports of goods and services (current lcu), per unit of gdp in Thailand peaked at 28.1 current LCU per US$ of GDP in 2001 and was at its lowest, 3.12 current LCU per US$ of GDP, in 1970.
Thailand ranks 62nd of 193 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Exports of goods and services (current LCU), per unit of GDP in Thailand, year by year
| Year | current LCU per US$ of GDP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 3.42 current LCU per US$ of GDP | — |
| 1961 | 3.65 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +6.8% |
| 1962 | 3.28 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -10.3% |
| 1963 | 3.15 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -3.8% |
| 1964 | 3.61 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +14.5% |
| 1965 | 3.51 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -2.9% |
| 1966 | 3.66 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +4.5% |
| 1967 | 3.78 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +3.1% |
| 1968 | 3.52 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -6.7% |
| 1969 | 3.34 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -5.2% |
| 1970 | 3.12 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -6.5% |
| 1971 | 3.33 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +6.4% |
| 1972 | 3.78 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +13.8% |
| 1973 | 3.81 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +0.8% |
| 1974 | 4.4 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +15.4% |
| 1975 | 3.74 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -14.9% |
| 1976 | 4.13 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +10.3% |
| 1977 | 4.07 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -1.4% |
| 1978 | 4.04 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -0.7% |
| 1979 | 4.61 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +14.0% |
| 1980 | 4.94 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +7.1% |
| 1981 | 5.2 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +5.4% |
| 1982 | 5.27 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +1.3% |
| 1983 | 4.63 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -12.2% |
| 1984 | 5.18 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +11.9% |
| 1985 | 6.3 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +21.8% |
| 1986 | 6.73 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +6.8% |
| 1987 | 7.43 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +10.4% |
| 1988 | 8.35 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +12.3% |
| 1989 | 8.98 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +7.5% |
| 1990 | 8.73 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -2.7% |
| 1991 | 9.18 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +5.1% |
| 1992 | 9.39 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +2.3% |
| 1993 | 9.32 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -0.7% |
| 1994 | 9.62 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +3.2% |
| 1995 | 10.35 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +7.6% |
| 1996 | 9.89 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -4.4% |
| 1997 | 15.13 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +53.0% |
| 1998 | 23.96 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +58.4% |
| 1999 | 21.34 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -10.9% |
| 2000 | 26.01 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +21.9% |
| 2001 | 28.1 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +8.1% |
| 2002 | 26.05 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -7.3% |
| 2003 | 25.52 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -2.0% |
| 2004 | 26.54 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +4.0% |
| 2005 | 27.51 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +3.7% |
| 2006 | 26.02 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -5.4% |
| 2007 | 23.77 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -8.6% |
| 2008 | 23.79 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +0.1% |
| 2009 | 22.09 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -7.1% |
| 2010 | 21.07 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -4.6% |
| 2011 | 21.6 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +2.6% |
| 2012 | 21.43 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -0.8% |
| 2013 | 20.64 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -3.7% |
| 2014 | 22.21 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +7.6% |
| 2015 | 23.16 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +4.3% |
| 2016 | 23.67 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +2.2% |
| 2017 | 22.63 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -4.4% |
| 2018 | 20.95 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -7.4% |
| 2019 | 18.48 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -11.8% |
| 2020 | 16.07 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -13.1% |
| 2021 | 18.68 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +16.3% |
| 2022 | 22.91 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +22.6% |
| 2023 | 22.8 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -0.5% |
| 2024 | 24.59 current LCU per US$ of GDP | +7.8% |
| 2025 | 23.4 current LCU per US$ of GDP | -4.9% |
Thailand compared with similar countries
- Thailand's 23.4 current LCU per US$ of GDP is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 5.62 current LCU per US$ of GDP, 4.2× the median. (53 countries reporting)
- Thailand's 23.4 current LCU per US$ of GDP is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 2.33 current LCU per US$ of GDP, 10.1× the median. (34 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Exports of goods and services (current LCU), per unit of GDP in Thailand changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | +58.4% | 15.13 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 23.96 current LCU per US$ of GDP |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 3.49 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 3.15 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 3.78 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 1970s | 3.9 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 3.12 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 4.61 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 1980s | 6.3 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 4.63 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 8.98 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 1990s | 12.69 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 8.73 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 23.96 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2000s | 25.54 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 22.09 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 28.1 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2010s | 21.59 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 18.48 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 23.67 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2020s | 21.41 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 16.07 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 24.59 current LCU per US$ of GDP | 6 |
Countries ranked near Thailand
- 59 Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of 24.66 current LCU per US$ of GDP compare
- 60 Sudan 24.41 current LCU per US$ of GDP compare
- 61 Kyrgyzstan 23.42 current LCU per US$ of GDP compare
- 63 Algeria 22.16 current LCU per US$ of GDP compare
- 64 Kenya 20.38 current LCU per US$ of GDP compare
- 65 French Polynesia 20.21 current LCU per US$ of GDP compare
More economy & growth data for Thailand
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 2.97 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 2.98 Percent per annum (2029)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps 9.33 billion BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0162 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 130.33 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled 18.84 billion BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual 31.73 % change on previous year (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0327 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 263.07 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), annual growth rate 19.13 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is exports of goods and services (current lcu), per unit of gdp in Thailand?
- Exports of goods and services (current lcu), per unit of gdp in Thailand was 23.4 current LCU per US$ of GDP in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest exports of goods and services (current lcu), per unit of gdp recorded in Thailand?
- The highest recorded value was 28.1 current LCU per US$ of GDP in 2001.
- What is the lowest exports of goods and services (current lcu), per unit of gdp recorded in Thailand?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.12 current LCU per US$ of GDP in 1970.
- How does Thailand rank for exports of goods and services (current lcu), per unit of gdp?
- Thailand ranks 62nd out of 193 countries with data for 2025.
- Is exports of goods and services (current lcu), per unit of gdp rising or falling in Thailand?
- Over the last ten years it is up 1.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Thailand data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Exports of goods and services (current LCU), per unit of GDP. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
Exports of goods and services (current LCU) divided by GDP (current US$), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.
Exports of goods and services (current LCU) ÷ GDP (current US$)
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- Exports of goods and services Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks
- GDP Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks
Statizoid computes this series; the underlying measurements belong to the publishers named above. The arithmetic is applied to every country and year where both inputs report, and nothing is estimated unless the page says so.
About this data
Exports of goods and services (current LCU) divided by GDP (current US$), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.