Thailand Industry Value Added
Industry (including construction) value added as % of GDP NV.IND.TOTL.ZS
Thailand's industry value added was 32.40% in 2025, ranked 47th globally. This represents a 0.8% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Thailand's industry value added stood at 32.40% in 2025, a rise of +0.27% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 32.40% by 2025. Thailand ranked 47th globally.
Thailand’s industry value added has risen markedly since the earliest recorded figure of 18.52 in 1960, climbing to an all‑time peak of 39.92 in 2010 before easing to 32.40 in 2025, which places the country 47th globally. Over the 66‑year span the sector’s contribution has more than doubled, reflecting the structural shift from an agrarian base toward manufacturing and processing that accelerated during the late 1980s and 1990s. The 2025 level is closely aligned with peers such as Chad (32.51) and Bolivia, Plurinational State of (32.30), suggesting Thailand now competes with a diverse group of emerging economies rather than its earlier regional counterparts. The post‑peak moderation may stem from rising labor costs, tighter environmental regulations, and a strategic pivot toward services and high‑tech industries. Continued investment in automation and export‑oriented value chains could revive upward momentum, while a slowdown in global demand would likely temper future growth.
Data & projection
| Year | Industry Value Added | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 31.53% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 31.97% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 32.40% | - | - |
| 2025 | 32.40% | +0.27% | #47 |
| 2024 | 32.14% | −0.84% | #134 |
| 2023 | 32.98% | −2.14% | #151 |
| 2022 | 35.12% | +0.09% | #160 |
| 2021 | 35.03% | +1.74% | #161 |
| 2020 | 33.29% | −0.30% | #165 |
| 2019 | 33.59% | −1.15% | #167 |
| 2018 | 34.74% | −0.28% | #166 |
| 2017 | 35.02% | −0.57% | #170 |
| 2016 | 35.59% | −0.59% | #179 |
| 2015 | 36.18% | −0.58% | #179 |
| 2014 | 36.76% | −0.14% | #173 |
| 2013 | 36.90% | −0.45% | #173 |
| 2012 | 37.34% | −0.64% | #169 |
| 2011 | 37.98% | −1.94% | #170 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Thailand matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2017. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw industry value added improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Thailand's industry value added was 32.40% in 2025. Ranked 47th globally. This represents a 0.8% increase from the previous year.
Thailand's industry value added peaked at 39.92% in 2010.
The lowest industry value added in Thailand was 18.52% in 1960.
Thailand ranks 47th globally in industry value added as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is NV.IND.TOTL.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Thailand's industry value added is projected to reach 32.40% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The industry value added of Thailand in 2025 was 32.40%. This ranks 47th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_thailand_industry-value-added,
title = {Thailand Industry Value Added},
url = {https://historysaid.com/thailand/industry-value-added/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}