External balance on goods and services in Thailand
Thailand: External balance on goods and services was 799.63 billion constant LCU in 2025. ◆ Volatile
External balance on goods and services in Thailand, 2002–2025
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks. Measured in constant LCU.
Analysis
Thailand recorded 799.63 billion constant LCU for external balance on goods and services in 2025.
That represents a change of up 44.1% on the previous year and up 14.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, external balance on goods and services in Thailand peaked at 954.93 billion constant LCU in 2016 and was at its lowest, -185.18 billion constant LCU, in 2021.
That places Thailand 11th out of 161 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
External balance on goods and services in Thailand, year by year
| Year | constant LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 364.74 billion constant LCU | — |
| 2003 | 336.55 billion constant LCU | -7.7% |
| 2004 | 188.22 billion constant LCU | -44.1% |
| 2005 | -150.32 billion constant LCU | -179.9% |
| 2006 | 215.27 billion constant LCU | -243.2% |
| 2007 | 469.58 billion constant LCU | +118.1% |
| 2008 | 230.89 billion constant LCU | -50.8% |
| 2009 | 704.91 billion constant LCU | +205.3% |
| 2010 | 402.63 billion constant LCU | -42.9% |
| 2011 | 277.13 billion constant LCU | -31.2% |
| 2012 | 161.96 billion constant LCU | -41.6% |
| 2013 | 222.11 billion constant LCU | +37.1% |
| 2014 | 608.91 billion constant LCU | +174.1% |
| 2015 | 697.25 billion constant LCU | +14.5% |
| 2016 | 954.93 billion constant LCU | +37.0% |
| 2017 | 937.29 billion constant LCU | -1.8% |
| 2018 | 633.28 billion constant LCU | -32.4% |
| 2019 | 777.84 billion constant LCU | +22.8% |
| 2020 | 198.87 billion constant LCU | -74.4% |
| 2021 | -185.18 billion constant LCU | -193.1% |
| 2022 | 12.64 billion constant LCU | -106.8% |
| 2023 | 392.53 billion constant LCU | +3006.0% |
| 2024 | 554.74 billion constant LCU | +41.3% |
| 2025 | 799.63 billion constant LCU | +44.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 294.98 billion constant LCU | -150.32 billion constant LCU | 704.91 billion constant LCU | 8 |
| 2010s | 567.33 billion constant LCU | 161.96 billion constant LCU | 954.93 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2020s | 295.54 billion constant LCU | -185.18 billion constant LCU | 799.63 billion constant LCU | 6 |
Countries ranked near Thailand
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)
- GNI, Atlas method (current US$), annual growth rate 7.7 % change on previous year (2025)
- GNI, Atlas method (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.9543 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- GNI, Atlas method (current US$), per capita 7,688 current US$ per person (2025)
- GNI (current US$), annual growth rate 9.68 % change on previous year (2025)
- GNI (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.9742 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- GNI (current US$), per capita 7,848 current US$ per person (2025)
- GNI (current LCU), annual growth rate 2.19 % change on previous year (2025)
- GNI (current LCU), per unit of GDP 32.03 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is external balance on goods and services in Thailand?
- External balance on goods and services in Thailand was 799.63 billion constant LCU in 2025, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks.
- What is the highest external balance on goods and services recorded in Thailand?
- The highest recorded value was 954.93 billion constant LCU in 2016.
- What is the lowest external balance on goods and services recorded in Thailand?
- The lowest recorded value was -185.18 billion constant LCU in 2021.
- How does Thailand rank for external balance on goods and services?
- Thailand ranks 11th out of 161 countries with data for 2025.
- Is external balance on goods and services rising or falling in Thailand?
- Over the last ten years it is up 14.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Thailand data come from?
- The figures come from Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks, published as part of External balance on goods and services (constant LCU). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
The balance of international trade in goods and services is the difference between the exports and imports of goods and services. 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.