R&D tax expenditure and direct government funding of BERD — Indirect in Thailand
Thailand: R&D tax expenditure and direct government funding of BERD — Indirect was 0.0008 Percentage of GDP in 2024. ◆ Volatile
R&D tax expenditure and direct government funding of BERD — Indirect in Thailand, 2002–2024
Source: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. Measured in Percentage of GDP.
Analysis
In 2024, r&d tax expenditure and direct government funding of berd — indirect in Thailand stood at 0.0008 Percentage of GDP.
That represents a change of down 27.3% on the previous year and down 46.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, r&d tax expenditure and direct government funding of berd — indirect in Thailand peaked at 0.0038 Percentage of GDP in 2016 and was at its lowest, 0.0002 Percentage of GDP, in 2002.
That places Thailand 31st out of 43 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
R&D tax expenditure and direct government funding of BERD — Indirect in Thailand, year by year
| Year | Percentage of GDP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 0.0002 Percentage of GDP | — |
| 2003 | 0.0009 Percentage of GDP | +350.0% |
| 2004 | 0.0007 Percentage of GDP | -22.2% |
| 2005 | 0.0007 Percentage of GDP | +0.0% |
| 2006 | 0.0006 Percentage of GDP | -14.3% |
| 2007 | 0.0008 Percentage of GDP | +33.3% |
| 2008 | 0.0011 Percentage of GDP | +37.5% |
| 2009 | 0.0009 Percentage of GDP | -18.2% |
| 2010 | 0.0015 Percentage of GDP | +66.7% |
| 2011 | 0.0021 Percentage of GDP | +40.0% |
| 2012 | 0.0021 Percentage of GDP | +0.0% |
| 2013 | 0.0018 Percentage of GDP | -14.3% |
| 2014 | 0.0015 Percentage of GDP | -16.7% |
| 2015 | 0.0037 Percentage of GDP | +146.7% |
| 2016 | 0.0038 Percentage of GDP | +2.7% |
| 2017 | 0.0033 Percentage of GDP | -13.2% |
| 2018 | 0.0027 Percentage of GDP | -18.2% |
| 2019 | 0.0035 Percentage of GDP | +29.6% |
| 2020 | 0.0019 Percentage of GDP | -45.7% |
| 2021 | 0.0011 Percentage of GDP | -42.1% |
| 2022 | 0.0011 Percentage of GDP | +0.0% |
| 2023 | 0.0011 Percentage of GDP | +0.0% |
| 2024 | 0.0008 Percentage of GDP | -27.3% |
Thailand compared with similar countries
- Thailand's 0.0008 Percentage of GDP is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 0.001 Percentage of GDP, 76% of the median. (10 countries reporting)
- Thailand's 0.0008 Percentage of GDP is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 0.0889 Percentage of GDP, 1% of the median. (8 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where R&D tax expenditure and direct government funding of BERD — Indirect 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | +350.0% | 0.0002 Percentage of GDP | 0.0009 Percentage of GDP |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 0.0007 Percentage of GDP | 0.0002 Percentage of GDP | 0.0011 Percentage of GDP | 8 |
| 2010s | 0.0026 Percentage of GDP | 0.0015 Percentage of GDP | 0.0038 Percentage of GDP | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.0012 Percentage of GDP | 0.0008 Percentage of GDP | 0.0019 Percentage of GDP | 5 |
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)
- 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 r&d tax expenditure and direct government funding of berd — indirect in Thailand?
- R&d tax expenditure and direct government funding of berd — indirect in Thailand was 0.0008 Percentage of GDP in 2024, according to Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
- What is the highest r&d tax expenditure and direct government funding of berd — indirect recorded in Thailand?
- The highest recorded value was 0.0038 Percentage of GDP in 2016.
- What is the lowest r&d tax expenditure and direct government funding of berd — indirect recorded in Thailand?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0002 Percentage of GDP in 2002.
- How does Thailand rank for r&d tax expenditure and direct government funding of berd — indirect?
- Thailand ranks 31st out of 43 countries with data for 2024.
- Is r&d tax expenditure and direct government funding of berd — indirect rising or falling in Thailand?
- Over the last ten years it is down 46.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Thailand data come from?
- The figures come from Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, published as part of R&D tax expenditure and direct government funding of BERD — Indirect government support through R&D tax incentives (GTARD). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
The OECD R&D Tax Incentives database provides a set of indicators that reflect the level and structure of central and subnational government support for business R&D in form of R&D tax incentives and direct funding across OECD member countries and other major economies. This includes time-series indicators of tax expenditures for R&D, based on the latest OECD data collection on tax incentive support for R&D expenditures. Estimates of the cost of R&D tax support at subnational government level are reported whenever such provisions are applicable and relevant data are available. These estimates of the cost of central and subnational R&D tax relief have been combined with data on direct government funding of business expenditure on R&D (BERD), as compiled by National Statistical Offices based on reports from firms, in order to provide a more complete picture of government efforts to promote business R&D. Furthermore, these estimates are combined with data on Government budget allocations for R&D (GBARD) in the broader context of overall budgetary support for R&D activities undertaken by governments. Government budget allocations for R&D include direct funding provided to all sectors, including contributions to R&D programmes abroad. OECD (2019) provides a practical guide to using the OECD R&D Tax Incentives database, describing the R&D tax incentive time series data and highlighting their potential for internationally comparative work through descriptive indicators and econometric analysis.