Government spending vs. GDP, per capita in Thailand
Thailand: Government spending vs. GDP, per capita was 1,061 constant 2015 US$ per person in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
1,061 constant 2015 US$ per person
Change on year
up 0.7%
World rank
83rd
of 166 countries
All-time high
1,076 constant 2015 US$ per person
in 2022
All-time low
76.08 constant 2015 US$ per person
in 1960
Years of data
66
1960–2025
Government spending vs. GDP, per capita in Thailand, 1960–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in constant 2015 US$ per person.
Analysis
The most recent figure for government spending vs. gdp, per capita in Thailand is 1,061 constant 2015 US$ per person, measured in 2025.
The figure is up 0.7% on the previous year and up 8.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government spending vs. gdp, per capita in Thailand peaked at 1,076 constant 2015 US$ per person in 2022 and was at its lowest, 76.08 constant 2015 US$ per person, in 1960.
That places Thailand 83rd out of 166 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Government spending vs. GDP, per capita in Thailand, year by year
| Year | constant 2015 US$ per person | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 76.08 constant 2015 US$ per person | — |
| 1961 | 76.12 constant 2015 US$ per person | +0.1% |
| 1962 | 81.51 constant 2015 US$ per person | +7.1% |
| 1963 | 86.5 constant 2015 US$ per person | +6.1% |
| 1964 | 89.07 constant 2015 US$ per person | +3.0% |
| 1965 | 94.4 constant 2015 US$ per person | +6.0% |
| 1966 | 100.32 constant 2015 US$ per person | +6.3% |
| 1967 | 104.93 constant 2015 US$ per person | +4.6% |
| 1968 | 122.89 constant 2015 US$ per person | +17.1% |
| 1969 | 130.09 constant 2015 US$ per person | +5.9% |
| 1970 | 140.9 constant 2015 US$ per person | +8.3% |
| 1971 | 143.53 constant 2015 US$ per person | +1.9% |
| 1972 | 144.42 constant 2015 US$ per person | +0.6% |
| 1973 | 151.25 constant 2015 US$ per person | +4.7% |
| 1974 | 146.71 constant 2015 US$ per person | -3.0% |
| 1975 | 163.31 constant 2015 US$ per person | +11.3% |
| 1976 | 190.52 constant 2015 US$ per person | +16.7% |
| 1977 | 205.55 constant 2015 US$ per person | +7.9% |
| 1978 | 227.35 constant 2015 US$ per person | +10.6% |
| 1979 | 257.53 constant 2015 US$ per person | +13.3% |
| 1980 | 259.38 constant 2015 US$ per person | +0.7% |
| 1981 | 292.18 constant 2015 US$ per person | +12.6% |
| 1982 | 290.07 constant 2015 US$ per person | -0.7% |
| 1983 | 299.44 constant 2015 US$ per person | +3.2% |
| 1984 | 317.62 constant 2015 US$ per person | +6.1% |
| 1985 | 333.14 constant 2015 US$ per person | +4.9% |
| 1986 | 324.97 constant 2015 US$ per person | -2.5% |
| 1987 | 320.29 constant 2015 US$ per person | -1.4% |
| 1988 | 327.57 constant 2015 US$ per person | +2.3% |
| 1989 | 330.68 constant 2015 US$ per person | +0.9% |
| 1990 | 347.8 constant 2015 US$ per person | +5.2% |
| 1991 | 363.37 constant 2015 US$ per person | +4.5% |
| 1992 | 380.53 constant 2015 US$ per person | +4.7% |
| 1993 | 393.86 constant 2015 US$ per person | +3.5% |
| 1994 | 420.92 constant 2015 US$ per person | +6.9% |
| 1995 | 443.55 constant 2015 US$ per person | +5.4% |
| 1996 | 480.37 constant 2015 US$ per person | +8.3% |
| 1997 | 487.15 constant 2015 US$ per person | +1.4% |
| 1998 | 502.98 constant 2015 US$ per person | +3.2% |
| 1999 | 514.63 constant 2015 US$ per person | +2.3% |
| 2000 | 522.88 constant 2015 US$ per person | +1.6% |
| 2001 | 531.04 constant 2015 US$ per person | +1.6% |
| 2002 | 543.9 constant 2015 US$ per person | +2.4% |
| 2003 | 566.47 constant 2015 US$ per person | +4.1% |
| 2004 | 583.3 constant 2015 US$ per person | +3.0% |
| 2005 | 624.53 constant 2015 US$ per person | +7.1% |
| 2006 | 633.4 constant 2015 US$ per person | +1.4% |
| 2007 | 682.08 constant 2015 US$ per person | +7.7% |
| 2008 | 710.21 constant 2015 US$ per person | +4.1% |
| 2009 | 778.27 constant 2015 US$ per person | +9.6% |
| 2010 | 842.14 constant 2015 US$ per person | +8.2% |
| 2011 | 868.08 constant 2015 US$ per person | +3.1% |
| 2012 | 924.59 constant 2015 US$ per person | +6.5% |
| 2013 | 933.35 constant 2015 US$ per person | +0.9% |
| 2014 | 954.49 constant 2015 US$ per person | +2.3% |
| 2015 | 974 constant 2015 US$ per person | +2.0% |
| 2016 | 990.65 constant 2015 US$ per person | +1.7% |
| 2017 | 988.99 constant 2015 US$ per person | -0.2% |
| 2018 | 1,012 constant 2015 US$ per person | +2.4% |
| 2019 | 1,026 constant 2015 US$ per person | +1.4% |
| 2020 | 1,038 constant 2015 US$ per person | +1.2% |
| 2021 | 1,075 constant 2015 US$ per person | +3.6% |
| 2022 | 1,076 constant 2015 US$ per person | +0.1% |
| 2023 | 1,027 constant 2015 US$ per person | -4.6% |
| 2024 | 1,054 constant 2015 US$ per person | +2.7% |
| 2025 | 1,061 constant 2015 US$ per person | +0.7% |
Thailand compared with similar countries
- Thailand's 1,061 constant 2015 US$ per person is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 1,043 constant 2015 US$ per person, 1.0× the median. (45 countries reporting)
- Thailand's 1,061 constant 2015 US$ per person is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 1,172 constant 2015 US$ per person, 91% of the median. (24 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 96.19 constant 2015 US$ per person | 76.08 constant 2015 US$ per person | 130.09 constant 2015 US$ per person | 10 |
| 1970s | 177.11 constant 2015 US$ per person | 140.9 constant 2015 US$ per person | 257.53 constant 2015 US$ per person | 10 |
| 1980s | 309.53 constant 2015 US$ per person | 259.38 constant 2015 US$ per person | 333.14 constant 2015 US$ per person | 10 |
| 1990s | 433.51 constant 2015 US$ per person | 347.8 constant 2015 US$ per person | 514.63 constant 2015 US$ per person | 10 |
| 2000s | 617.61 constant 2015 US$ per person | 522.88 constant 2015 US$ per person | 778.27 constant 2015 US$ per person | 10 |
| 2010s | 951.47 constant 2015 US$ per person | 842.14 constant 2015 US$ per person | 1,026 constant 2015 US$ per person | 10 |
| 2020s | 1,055 constant 2015 US$ per person | 1,027 constant 2015 US$ per person | 1,076 constant 2015 US$ per person | 6 |
Countries ranked near Thailand
- 80 Namibia 1,134 constant 2015 US$ per person compare
- 81 South Africa 1,106 constant 2015 US$ per person compare
- 82 Georgia 1,105 constant 2015 US$ per person compare
- 84 Cape Verde 1,043 constant 2015 US$ per person compare
- 85 Peru 1,036 constant 2015 US$ per person compare
- 86 North Macedonia 1,003 constant 2015 US$ per person 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$), annual growth rate 19.13 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is government spending vs. gdp, per capita in Thailand?
- Government spending vs. gdp, per capita in Thailand was 1,061 constant 2015 US$ per person in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest government spending vs. gdp, per capita recorded in Thailand?
- The highest recorded value was 1,076 constant 2015 US$ per person in 2022.
- What is the lowest government spending vs. gdp, per capita recorded in Thailand?
- The lowest recorded value was 76.08 constant 2015 US$ per person in 1960.
- How does Thailand rank for government spending vs. gdp, per capita?
- Thailand ranks 83rd out of 166 countries with data for 2025.
- Is government spending vs. gdp, per capita rising or falling in Thailand?
- Over the last ten years it is up 8.9%. 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 Government spending vs. GDP, per capita. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
Government spending vs. GDP divided by Population, total, matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.
Government spending vs. GDP ÷ Population, total
Computed from
- Government spending vs. GDP National statistical organizations and central banks, OECD national accounts, and World Bank staff estimates (2026) – processed by Our World in Data
- Population, total World Population Prospects, United Nations (UN)
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
Government spending vs. GDP divided by Population, total, matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.