Thailand Health Expenditure per Capita
Current health expenditure per capita SH.XPD.CHEX.PC.CD
Thailand's health expenditure per capita was $387 in 2025, ranked 105th globally. This represents a 18.6% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 2000–2025.
Overview
Thailand's health expenditure per capita stood at $387 in 2025, a rise of +$61 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach $387 by 2025. Thailand ranked 105th globally.
Thailand’s health expenditure per capita has risen sharply over the 25‑year series, climbing from a low of 57.19 in 2001 to a record 387.37 in 2025, the highest level recorded in the series and placing the country 105th globally. The early‑2000s trough reflects limited fiscal capacity, but sustained budgetary reforms and expansion of universal coverage have driven a more than six‑fold increase, outpacing many regional peers. Compared with Jordan’s 369.49 and the West Bank and Gaza’s 375.51 in the same year, Thailand’s spending is slightly higher, though still below the levels of Tonga (444.45) and Namibia (412.55). The upward trajectory mirrors broader ASEAN trends of rising health investment, yet the pace suggests room for further acceleration, particularly if demographic ageing and non‑communicable disease burdens intensify. Continued policy focus on preventive care and efficiency gains will be crucial to sustain the upward trend and narrow the gap with the highest‑spending peers.
Data & projection
| Year | Health Expenditure per Capita | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | $402 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | $387 | - | - |
| 2025 | $387 | +$61 | #105 |
| 2023 | $327 | −$43 | #109 |
| 2022 | $370 | +$6 | #105 |
| 2021 | $364 | +$59 | #104 |
| 2020 | $304 | +$16 | #106 |
| 2019 | $288 | +$14 | #108 |
| 2018 | $275 | +$28 | #110 |
| 2017 | $247 | +$17 | #112 |
| 2016 | $230 | +$11 | #113 |
| 2015 | $219 | +$5 | #116 |
| 2014 | $214 | +$6 | #118 |
| 2013 | $208 | +$6 | #118 |
| 2012 | $202 | +$10 | #117 |
| 2011 | $192 | +$23 | #116 |
| 2010 | $169 | +$19 | #115 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Thailand matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2017. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw health expenditure per capita improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Thailand's health expenditure per capita was $387 in 2025. Ranked 105th globally. This represents a 18.6% increase from the previous year.
Thailand's health expenditure per capita peaked at $387 in 2025.
The lowest health expenditure per capita in Thailand was $57 in 2001.
Thailand ranks 105th globally in health expenditure per capita as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SH.XPD.CHEX.PC.CD. Data sourced from World Bank.
Thailand's health expenditure per capita is projected to reach $387 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The health expenditure per capita of Thailand in 2025 was $387. This ranks 105th in the world.
Cite this page
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title = {Thailand Health Expenditure per Capita},
url = {https://historysaid.com/thailand/health-expenditure-per-capita/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
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