Thailand Life Expectancy
Life expectancy at birth, total SP.DYN.LE00.IN
Thailand's life expectancy was 75.3 in 2025, ranked 100th globally. This represents a 1.4% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Thailand's life expectancy stood at 75.3 in 2025, a decline of +1.1 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 75.3 by 2025. Thailand ranked 100th globally.
Thailand’s life expectancy rose from 50.61 in 1960 to a peak of 77.61 in 2021, reflecting a 26.99‑point gain over six decades of health‑system expansion, disease‑prevention programmes and rising incomes. The World Bank reports a 2025 value of 75.32, placing Thailand at rank 100 globally and just below peers such as Serbia (75.46) and Nicaragua (75.31). The early post‑war trough coincided with limited access to medical care and high infant mortality, while the post‑1990s surge aligns with universal health coverage, improved sanitation and lower tobacco use. Although the 2025 figure remains slightly below the 2021 high, the long‑term trajectory is upward; continued investment in chronic‑disease management and ageing‑population services will be crucial to sustain or extend the recent gains.
Data & projection
| Year | Life Expectancy | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 75.0 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 75.3 | - | - |
| 2025 | 75.3 | −1.1 | #100 |
| 2023 | 76.4 | +1.1 | #91 |
| 2022 | 75.3 | −2.3 | #95 |
| 2021 | 77.6 | +0.3 | #55 |
| 2020 | 77.3 | +0.1 | #64 |
| 2019 | 77.2 | +0.0 | #74 |
| 2018 | 77.2 | +0.2 | #74 |
| 2017 | 77.0 | +0.2 | #74 |
| 2016 | 76.8 | +0.2 | #72 |
| 2015 | 76.6 | +0.3 | #74 |
| 2014 | 76.3 | +0.3 | #77 |
| 2013 | 76.0 | +0.4 | #78 |
| 2012 | 75.6 | +0.3 | #80 |
| 2011 | 75.3 | +0.3 | #80 |
| 2010 | 75.0 | +0.3 | #80 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Thailand matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2017. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw life expectancy improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Thailand's life expectancy was 75.3 in 2025. Ranked 100th globally. This represents a 1.4% decrease from the previous year.
Thailand's life expectancy peaked at 77.6 in 2021.
The lowest life expectancy in Thailand was 50.6 in 1960.
Thailand ranks 100th globally in life expectancy as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SP.DYN.LE00.IN. Data sourced from World Bank.
Thailand's life expectancy is projected to reach 75.3 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The life expectancy of Thailand in 2025 was 75.3. This ranks 100th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_thailand_life-expectancy,
title = {Thailand Life Expectancy},
url = {https://historysaid.com/thailand/life-expectancy/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}