Thailand Tax Revenue
Tax revenue as % of GDP GC.TAX.TOTL.GD.ZS
Thailand's tax revenue was 15.39% in 2025, ranked 70th globally. This represents a 0.9% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1972–2025.
Overview
Thailand's tax revenue stood at 15.39% in 2025, a rise of +0.13% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 15.39% by 2025. Thailand ranked 70th globally.
Thailand’s tax revenue as a share of GDP has risen modestly since the early 1970s, moving from a low of 10.17 % in 1973 to 15.39 % in 2025, placing the country 70th globally. The upward trajectory accelerated after the all‑time trough, reaching an all‑time peak of 17.74 % in 2013 before a slight decline in the subsequent decade. Over the 54‑year series, the average level remains close to peers such as the Dominican Republic (15.36 % in 2025) and Ireland (15.66 % in 2025), suggesting that Thailand’s fiscal capacity is comparable to other emerging economies with similar tax structures. The modest post‑peak contraction reflects both the impact of global economic volatility and domestic policy adjustments that have restrained further expansion of the tax base. Continued reforms aimed at broadening the tax net and improving compliance could reverse the recent slowdown, allowing Thailand to regain a higher share of GDP in tax revenue in the coming years.
Data & projection
| Year | Tax Revenue | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 15.50% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 15.44% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 15.39% | - | - |
| 2025 | 15.39% | +0.13% | #70 |
| 2024 | 15.26% | −0.23% | #11 |
| 2023 | 15.49% | +0.35% | #40 |
| 2022 | 15.14% | +0.05% | #45 |
| 2021 | 15.08% | −0.11% | #57 |
| 2020 | 15.19% | −0.20% | #67 |
| 2019 | 15.40% | −0.30% | #62 |
| 2018 | 15.70% | +0.18% | #65 |
| 2017 | 15.52% | −0.58% | #69 |
| 2016 | 16.10% | −0.75% | #69 |
| 2015 | 16.85% | +0.35% | #80 |
| 2014 | 16.50% | −1.24% | #74 |
| 2013 | 17.74% | +2.30% | #79 |
| 2012 | 15.44% | −0.92% | #62 |
| 2011 | 16.36% | +1.43% | #65 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Thailand matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2017. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw tax revenue improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Thailand's tax revenue was 15.39% in 2025. Ranked 70th globally. This represents a 0.9% increase from the previous year.
Thailand's tax revenue peaked at 17.74% in 2013.
The lowest tax revenue in Thailand was 10.17% in 1973.
Thailand ranks 70th globally in tax revenue as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is GC.TAX.TOTL.GD.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Thailand's tax revenue is projected to reach 15.39% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The tax revenue of Thailand in 2025 was 15.39%. This ranks 70th in the world.
Cite this page
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title = {Thailand Tax Revenue},
url = {https://historysaid.com/thailand/tax-revenue/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}