General government final consumption expenditure (constant 2015 US$) in Thailand
Thailand: General government final consumption expenditure (constant 2015 US$) was 144,093 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
144,093 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre
Change on year
down 4.6%
World rank
60th
of 166 countries
All-time high
151,106 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre
in 2022
All-time low
4,120 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre
in 1961
Years of data
63
1961–2023
General government final consumption expenditure (constant 2015 US$) in Thailand, 1961–2023
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre.
Analysis
The most recent figure for general government final consumption expenditure (constant 2015 us$) in Thailand is 144,093 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre, measured in 2023.
The figure is down 4.6% on the previous year and up 12.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, general government final consumption expenditure (constant 2015 us$) in Thailand peaked at 151,106 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre in 2022 and was at its lowest, 4,120 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre, in 1961.
That places Thailand 60th out of 166 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
General government final consumption expenditure (constant 2015 US$) in Thailand, year by year
| Year | constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 4,120 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | — |
| 1962 | 4,544 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +10.3% |
| 1963 | 4,968 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +9.3% |
| 1964 | 5,271 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +6.1% |
| 1965 | 5,755 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +9.2% |
| 1966 | 6,301 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +9.5% |
| 1967 | 6,785 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +7.7% |
| 1968 | 8,179 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +20.5% |
| 1969 | 8,906 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +8.9% |
| 1970 | 9,916 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +11.3% |
| 1971 | 10,377 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +4.7% |
| 1972 | 10,723 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +3.3% |
| 1973 | 11,530 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +7.5% |
| 1974 | 11,473 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | -0.5% |
| 1975 | 13,087 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +14.1% |
| 1976 | 15,624 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +19.4% |
| 1977 | 17,238 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +10.3% |
| 1978 | 19,486 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +13.0% |
| 1979 | 22,542 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +15.7% |
| 1980 | 23,176 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +2.8% |
| 1981 | 26,636 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +14.9% |
| 1982 | 26,966 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +1.2% |
| 1983 | 28,382 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +5.3% |
| 1984 | 30,682 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +8.1% |
| 1985 | 32,780 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +6.8% |
| 1986 | 32,554 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | -0.7% |
| 1987 | 32,647 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +0.3% |
| 1988 | 33,963 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +4.0% |
| 1989 | 34,854 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +2.6% |
| 1990 | 37,265 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +6.9% |
| 1991 | 39,572 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +6.2% |
| 1992 | 42,105 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +6.4% |
| 1993 | 44,258 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +5.1% |
| 1994 | 48,001 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +8.5% |
| 1995 | 51,308 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +6.9% |
| 1996 | 56,341 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +9.8% |
| 1997 | 57,902 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +2.8% |
| 1998 | 60,570 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +4.6% |
| 1999 | 62,755 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +3.6% |
| 2000 | 64,486 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +2.8% |
| 2001 | 66,161 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +2.6% |
| 2002 | 68,419 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +3.4% |
| 2003 | 71,926 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +5.1% |
| 2004 | 74,728 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +3.9% |
| 2005 | 80,702 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +8.0% |
| 2006 | 82,530 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +2.3% |
| 2007 | 89,587 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +8.6% |
| 2008 | 94,000 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +4.9% |
| 2009 | 103,773 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +10.4% |
| 2010 | 113,044 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +8.9% |
| 2011 | 117,253 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +3.7% |
| 2012 | 125,663 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +7.2% |
| 2013 | 127,601 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +1.5% |
| 2014 | 131,184 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +2.8% |
| 2015 | 134,484 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +2.5% |
| 2016 | 137,403 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +2.2% |
| 2017 | 137,753 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +0.3% |
| 2018 | 141,435 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +2.7% |
| 2019 | 143,644 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +1.6% |
| 2020 | 145,599 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +1.4% |
| 2021 | 150,959 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +3.7% |
| 2022 | 151,106 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +0.1% |
| 2023 | 144,093 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | -4.6% |
Thailand compared with similar countries
- Thailand's 144,093 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 65,992 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre, 2.2× the median. (45 countries reporting)
- Thailand's 144,093 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 161,582 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre, 89% of the median. (24 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 6,092 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 4,120 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 8,906 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 9 |
| 1970s | 14,200 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 9,916 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 22,542 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 1980s | 30,264 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 23,176 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 34,854 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 1990s | 50,008 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 37,265 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 62,755 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2000s | 79,631 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 64,486 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 103,773 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2010s | 130,946 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 113,044 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 143,644 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2020s | 147,939 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 144,093 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 151,106 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 4 |
Countries ranked near Thailand
- 57 Malaysia 161,951 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre compare
- 58 Kiribati 161,212 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre compare
- 59 Sri Lanka 152,595 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre compare
- 61 Bangladesh 141,389 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre compare
- 62 Romania 131,396 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre compare
- 63 Estonia 122,379 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre 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$), annual growth rate 19.13 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is general government final consumption expenditure (constant 2015 us$) in Thailand?
- General government final consumption expenditure (constant 2015 us$) in Thailand was 144,093 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest general government final consumption expenditure (constant 2015 us$) recorded in Thailand?
- The highest recorded value was 151,106 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre in 2022.
- What is the lowest general government final consumption expenditure (constant 2015 us$) recorded in Thailand?
- The lowest recorded value was 4,120 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre in 1961.
- How does Thailand rank for general government final consumption expenditure (constant 2015 us$)?
- Thailand ranks 60th out of 166 countries with data for 2023.
- Is general government final consumption expenditure (constant 2015 us$) rising or falling in Thailand?
- Over the last ten years it is up 12.9%. 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 General government final consumption expenditure (constant 2015 US$), per square kilometre. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
General government final consumption expenditure (constant 2015 US$) divided by Land area (sq. km), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.
General government final consumption expenditure (constant 2015 US$) ÷ Land area (sq. km)
Computed from
- General government final consumption expenditure Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks
- Land area FAOSTAT, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)
Statizoid computes this series; the underlying measurements belong to the publishers named above. The arithmetic is applied to every country and year where both inputs report, and nothing is estimated unless the page says so.
About this data
General government final consumption expenditure (constant 2015 US$) divided by Land area (sq. km), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.