Thailand GDP per Capita
GDP divided by midyear population NY.GDP.PCAP.CD
Thailand's gdp per capita was $7,942 in 2025, ranked 98th globally. This represents a 8.1% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Thailand's gdp per capita stood at $7,942 in 2025, a rise of +$596 from 2024. The IMF projects $7,942 by 2025. Thailand ranked 98th globally.
Thailand’s GDP per capita rose from a trough of 102.81 in 1960 to an all‑time peak of 7,942.30 in 2025, placing the country 98th globally among 66 years of World Bank coverage. The sustained ascent reflects structural reforms, export‑driven growth, and expanding services, yet the figure remains modest compared with peers such as Belize at 7,896.84 and Azerbaijan at 7,365.28, which occupy nearby rankings. While the early decades showed limited industrialisation and low income, the post‑1990s liberalisation and integration into global value chains accelerated per‑capita growth, culminating in the 2025 peak. Nonetheless, Thailand’s per‑capita level still lags behind higher‑ranked economies, indicating room for productivity gains and diversification. Continued investment in technology, human capital, and inclusive policies will be crucial to maintain the upward trajectory and narrow the gap with regional counterparts.
Data & projection
| Year | GDP per Capita | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2030* IMF | $9,291 | - | - |
| 2029* IMF | $8,917 | - | - |
| 2028* IMF | $8,566 | - | - |
| 2027* IMF | $8,248 | - | - |
| 2026* IMF | $7,979 | - | - |
| 2025* IMF | $7,942 | - | - |
| 2025 | $7,942 | +$596 | #98 |
| 2024 | $7,347 | −$4 | #107 |
| 2023 | $7,195 | +$122 | #107 |
| 2022 | $6,909 | −$327 | #111 |
| 2021 | $7,057 | −$113 | #108 |
| 2020 | $6,986 | −$827 | #101 |
| 2019 | $7,606 | +$307 | #104 |
| 2018 | $7,100 | +$506 | #106 |
| 2017 | $6,413 | +$420 | #109 |
| 2016 | $5,834 | −$6 | #111 |
| 2015 | $5,689 | −$263 | #115 |
| 2014 | $5,801 | −$367 | #120 |
| 2013 | $6,018 | +$157 | #117 |
| 2012 | $5,726 | +$233 | #118 |
| 2011 | $5,374 | +$297 | #120 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Thailand matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2017. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw gdp per capita improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Thailand's gdp per capita was $7,942 in 2025. Ranked 98th globally. This represents a 8.1% increase from the previous year.
Thailand's gdp per capita peaked at $7,942 in 2025.
The lowest gdp per capita in Thailand was $103 in 1960.
Thailand ranks 98th globally in gdp per capita as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is NY.GDP.PCAP.CD. Data sourced from World Bank.
Thailand's gdp per capita is projected to reach $7,942 by 2025 based on IMF projection.
The gdp per capita of Thailand in 2025 was $7,942. This ranks 98th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_thailand_gdp-per-capita,
title = {Thailand GDP per Capita},
url = {https://historysaid.com/thailand/gdp-per-capita/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}