🇹🇭 Thailand
Thailand (Asia) has a population of 71,619,863 (2025), ranking 20 out of 213 countries by population. GDP per capita – Thailand: $8,057 /inh. (2025), ranking 112 out of 211. Economic growth is 2.4 % (2025). The unemployment rate is 0.8 % (2025). Annual inflation stands at -0.1 % (2025).
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Strengths and weaknesses
Strengths – Thailand, according to global rankings (rank/countries ranked): Extreme poverty (1/169), Women's legal equality: property and inheritance (1/186), Access to basic drinking water (1/211).
Weaknesses – Thailand, according to global rankings (rank/countries ranked): Share of adults with the right to vote (169/173), Non-respect of freedom of association and collective bargaining (174/186), Road traffic deaths (172/188).
Regional comparison
- GDP per capita: Thailand has $8,057 /inh., above the regional median (Asia: $6,540 /inh.).
- Unemployment: Thailand has 0.8 %, below the regional median (Asia: 3.8 %).
- Inflation (consumer prices): Thailand has -0.1 %, below the regional median (Asia: 2.4 %).
- GDP growth: Thailand has 2.4 %, below the regional median (Asia: 4 %).
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All indicators
·Wealth & Growth 9
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| GDP, purchasing power parity | $1.9T | 2025 | 22 of 201 |
| GDP | $577B | 2025 | 29 of 211 |
| Net national income per capita | $5,393 /inh. | 2021 | 84 of 184 |
| GDP per capita, purchasing power parity | $26,250 /inh. | 2025 | 87 of 201 |
| Natural resource rents | 1.8 % | 2021 | 102 of 211 |
| GDP per capita growth | 2.5 % | 2025 | 103 of 211 |
| Gross national income per capita (Atlas method) | $7,690 /inh. | 2025 | 109 of 205 |
| GDP per capita | $8,057 /inh. | 2025 | 112 of 211 |
| GDP growth | 2.4 % | 2025 | 133 of 211 |
Prices, Inflation & Currency 7
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broad money supply (M3) | 141 % | 2024 | 12 of 164 |
| Inflation (consumer prices) | -0.1 % | 2025 | 13 of 191 |
| Inflation (GDP deflator) | -0.9 % | 2025 | 19 of 210 |
| Price of a Big Mac | $4.02 | 2026 | 19 of 55 |
| Real interest rate | 5.9 % | 2025 | 60 of 146 |
| Official exchange rate | 32.88 LCU/$ | 2025 | 88 of 211 |
| Lending interest rate | 5 % | 2025 | 123 of 146 |
Employment 8
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment | 0.8 % | 2025 | 4 of 184 |
| Youth unemployment (ages 15-24) | 4.5 % | 2025 | 24 of 184 |
| Employment rate (ages 15 and over) | 66.2 % | 2025 | 32 of 184 |
| Labor force participation rate (ages 15 and over) | 66.7 % | 2025 | 48 of 184 |
| Self-employed workers | 50.7 % | 2025 | 59 of 184 |
| Employment in agriculture | 28.6 % | 2025 | 63 of 184 |
| Employment in industry | 22.2 % | 2025 | 63 of 184 |
| Employment in services | 49.2 % | 2025 | 132 of 184 |
Foreign Trade 7
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| High-technology exports | 28.3 % | 2024 | 21 of 185 |
| Merchandise exports | $339.6B | 2025 | 24 of 205 |
| Services exports | $75.5B | 2025 | 27 of 198 |
| Exports of goods and services | 71.1 % | 2025 | 29 of 192 |
| Trade openness | 138.4 % | 2025 | 31 of 192 |
| Imports of goods and services | 67.3 % | 2025 | 44 of 192 |
| Current account balance | 3 % | 2025 | 52 of 198 |
Investment, Tourism & Aid 6
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| International tourist arrivals | 39,916,000 arr. | 2019 | 5 of 202 |
| International tourism receipts | $15.4B | 2020 | 14 of 201 |
| Foreign direct investment inflows (amount) | $18.5B | 2025 | 25 of 203 |
| Foreign direct investment inflows | 3.2 % | 2025 | 69 of 201 |
| Migrant remittances received | 2.1 % | 2025 | 104 of 196 |
| Official development aid received | 0 % | 2023 | 150 of 160 |
Public finances 8
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Research and development spending | 0.9 % | 2023 | 45 of 155 |
| Share of income taxes in government revenue | 29.9 % | 2024 | 48 of 159 |
| Budget balance | -1.5 % | 2024 | 63 of 158 |
| Central government debt | 61.9 % | 2024 | 72 of 109 |
| Tax revenue | 15.2 % | 2024 | 91 of 161 |
| Government final consumption | 16.7 % | 2025 | 92 of 187 |
| Central government spending | 20.7 % | 2023 | 105 of 160 |
| Military spending | 1 % | 2025 | 121 of 165 |
Finance & Reserves 5
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic credit to the private sector | 143.1 % | 2025 | 9 of 184 |
| Total reserves (including gold) | $282.3B | 2025 | 16 of 180 |
| Stock market capitalization | 88.8 % | 2025 | 19 of 101 |
| Reserves in months of imports | 8.1 months | 2025 | 27 of 177 |
| External debt | 37.5 % | 2024 | 47 of 121 |
Economic structure 7
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 23.7 % | 2025 | 11 of 201 |
| Industry (including construction) | 31.1 % | 2025 | 50 of 205 |
| Gross savings | 23.9 % | 2025 | 73 of 178 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 8.7 % | 2025 | 82 of 203 |
| Services | 60.2 % | 2025 | 82 of 202 |
| Gross capital formation | 22.1 % | 2025 | 107 of 185 |
| Household final consumption | 58.5 % | 2025 | 111 of 189 |
Population & Vital Statistics 13
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 71,619,863 inhab. | 2025 | 20 of 213 |
| Share of 15-64 year olds | 69.6 % | 2025 | 31 of 213 |
| Boys per 100 girls at birth | 106.4 per 100 girls | 2024 | 43 of 213 |
| Share of women in the population | 51.4 % | 2025 | 44 of 213 |
| Adults with an official ID | 97.8 % | 2024 | 50 of 145 |
| Median age of the population | 39.7 yrs | 2023 | 55 of 226 |
| Births registered with civil authorities | 99.8 % | 2019 | 56 of 178 |
| Share of people aged 65 and over | 16 % | 2025 | 60 of 213 |
| Urban population | 62.8 % | 2025 | 115 of 213 |
| Number of men per 100 women | 94.7 per 100 women | 2025 | 170 of 213 |
| Share of men in the population | 48.6 % | 2025 | 170 of 213 |
| Age dependency ratio | 43.7 per 100 | 2025 | 183 of 213 |
| Share of 0-14 year olds | 14.4 % | 2025 | 186 of 213 |
Births, deaths and life expectancy 14
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Healthy life expectancy | 67.8 yrs | 2023 | 40 of 183 |
| Death rate | 9 per 1,000 | 2024 | 58 of 213 |
| Under-5 mortality | 9 per 1,000 | 2024 | 66 of 194 |
| Infant mortality | 7.7 per 1,000 | 2024 | 66 of 194 |
| Female life expectancy at birth | 81 yrs | 2024 | 67 of 213 |
| Female suicide rate | 3.4 per 100,000 | 2023 | 70 of 183 |
| Suicide rate | 9.6 per 100,000 | 2023 | 87 of 183 |
| Life expectancy at birth | 76.6 yrs | 2024 | 88 of 213 |
| Male suicide rate | 16.3 per 100,000 | 2023 | 96 of 183 |
| Male life expectancy at birth | 72.3 yrs | 2024 | 102 of 213 |
| Population growth | -0.07 % | 2025 | 172 of 213 |
| Road traffic deaths | 32.2 per 100,000 | 2019 | 172 of 188 |
| Birth rate | 8.1 per 1,000 | 2024 | 184 of 213 |
| Children per woman | 1.2 children/woman | 2024 | 195 of 213 |
Health and healthcare system 12
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to basic drinking water | 100 % | 2024 | 1 of 211 |
| Open defecation | 0 % | 2024 | 1 of 211 |
| Share of health spending paid directly by patients | 9.9 % | 2023 | 24 of 191 |
| Access to basic sanitation | 99.4 % | 2024 | 39 of 211 |
| Measles vaccination | 93 % | 2024 | 74 of 191 |
| Hospital beds | 2.4 per 1,000 | 2023 | 92 of 190 |
| Undernourishment | 5.4 % | 2024 | 92 of 167 |
| Nurses and midwives | 3.57 per 1,000 | 2023 | 107 of 196 |
| HIV prevalence | 1 % | 2024 | 114 of 152 |
| Health expenditure | 4.5 % | 2023 | 135 of 191 |
| Physicians | 0.54 per 1,000 | 2021 | 138 of 193 |
| New tuberculosis cases | 146 per 100,000 | 2024 | 162 of 206 |
Body and lifestyle 12
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tobacco use among women | 1.3 % | 2024 | 21 of 165 |
| Adult obesity | 16.4 % | 2024 | 58 of 196 |
| Obesity among adult men | 12.9 % | 2024 | 63 of 196 |
| Alcohol consumption per capita | 7.9 L/person | 2024 | 64 of 202 |
| Obesity among adult women | 19.6 % | 2024 | 68 of 196 |
| Tobacco use | 17.8 % | 2024 | 77 of 165 |
| Tobacco use among men | 34.2 % | 2024 | 107 of 165 |
| Average height of men | 169.2 cm | 2014 | 118 of 198 |
| Average height of women | 157.9 cm | 2014 | 125 of 198 |
| Diabetes prevalence | 10.2 % | 2024 | 126 of 207 |
| Mean body mass index of women | 25 kg/m² | 2016 | 132 of 190 |
| Mean body mass index of men | 23.9 kg/m² | 2016 | 132 of 190 |
Origins, languages and religions 15
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Share of the population: Buddhists | 94.4 % | 2020 | 2 of 192 |
| Importance of religion in life | 83 % | 2022 | 48 of 114 |
| Linguistic diversity (fractionalization index) | 0.63 | 2003 | 49 of 203 |
| Frequent prayer | 41.4 % | 2022 | 52 of 80 |
| Ethnic diversity (fractionalization index) | 0.63 | 2003 | 54 of 205 |
| Regular attendance at places of worship | 38.1 % | 2022 | 62 of 112 |
| Share of the population: Hindus | 0 % | 2020 | 79 of 192 |
| Share of the population: Muslims | 4.5 % | 2020 | 92 of 192 |
| Share of the population: Jews | 0 % | 2020 | 94 of 192 |
| Share of immigrants in the population | 4.4 % | 2024 | 114 of 212 |
| Share of the population: Christians | 1 % | 2020 | 172 of 192 |
| Share of the population: other religions (including folk religions) | 0 % | 2020 | 179 of 192 |
| Share of the population: people with no religious affiliation | 0 % | 2020 | 183 of 192 |
| Religious diversity (fractionalization index) | 0.1 | 2003 | 187 of 204 |
| Majority religion | Buddhists (over 50%) | 2020 | 7 countries out of 192 in the same category |
Inequality 4
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Extreme poverty | 0 % | 2024 | 1 of 169 |
| Income share of the poorest 20% | 7.9 % | 2024 | 47 of 169 |
| Gini index | 33.3 | 2024 | 61 of 169 |
| Income share of the richest 10% | 26 % | 2024 | 100 of 169 |
Territory & Borders 8
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length of land borders | 5,673 km | 2026 | 28 of 230 |
| Length of coastline | 3,219 km | 2026 | 35 of 227 |
| Land area | 510,890 km² | 2024 | 49 of 212 |
| Total area | 513,115 km² | 2024 | 51 of 212 |
| Number of neighboring countries | 4 countries | 2026 | 56 of 223 |
| Population density | 140.3 inh./km² | 2024 | 80 of 212 |
| Latitude of the country's center | 15.1 ° | 2026 | 129 of 232 |
| Landlocked country | Has sea access | 2026 | 183 countries out of 227 in the same category |
Terrain, Water & Climate 6
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest point | 0 m | 2026 | 39 of 228 |
| Average annual rainfall | 1,622 mm | 2022 | 51 of 180 |
| Renewable fresh water per person | 3,130 m³/inh. | 2022 | 81 of 181 |
| Highest point | 2,565 m | 2026 | 95 of 229 |
| Average elevation | 287 m | 2026 | 117 of 166 |
| Population living less than 5 m above sea level | 17.5 % | 2015 | 190 of 212 |
Land & Nature 4
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arable land | 30.8 % | 2024 | 27 of 204 |
| Agricultural land | 43.3 % | 2024 | 82 of 207 |
| Forest cover | 38.7 % | 2024 | 84 of 210 |
| Protected land areas | 18.4 % | 2025 | 97 of 210 |
Democracy & Elections 13
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum voting age | 18 yrs | 2026 | 12 of 222 |
| Liberal democracy index | 0.31 | 2025 | 94 of 173 |
| Electoral democracy index | 0.42 | 2025 | 96 of 173 |
| Free and fair elections index | 0.46 | 2025 | 99 of 173 |
| Egalitarian democracy index | 0.25 | 2025 | 102 of 173 |
| Core civil society index | 0.63 | 2025 | 108 of 173 |
| Civil society participation index | 0.64 | 2025 | 109 of 173 |
| Participatory democracy index | 0.19 | 2025 | 117 of 173 |
| Share of adults with the right to vote | 99 % | 2025 | 169 of 173 |
| Head of the executive chosen through multiparty elections | Executive from multiparty elections | 2025 | 141 countries out of 173 in the same category |
| Multiparty legislative elections | Multiparty legislative elections | 2025 | 158 countries out of 167 in the same category |
| Multiparty national elections | Multiparty elections | 2025 | 148 countries out of 167 in the same category |
| Political regime | Electoral autocracy | 2025 | 55 countries out of 173 in the same category |
Civil Liberties & Human Rights 9
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Freedom of association index | 0.66 | 2025 | 95 of 173 |
| Freedom of expression index | 0.59 | 2025 | 107 of 173 |
| Political civil liberties index | 0.55 | 2025 | 113 of 173 |
| Academic freedom index | 0.38 | 2025 | 116 of 173 |
| Human rights index (V-Dem) | 0.48 | 2025 | 125 of 173 |
| Private civil liberties index | 0.54 | 2025 | 128 of 173 |
| Index of individual liberties and equality before the law | 0.36 | 2025 | 135 of 173 |
| Protection from physical violence by the state (V-Dem) | 0.34 | 2025 | 141 of 174 |
| Equality of civil liberties across social groups | -0.52 | 2025 | 145 of 173 |
Governance & Rule of Law 11
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Judicial constraints on the executive index | 0.73 | 2025 | 73 of 173 |
| Government effectiveness (WGI) | 0.26 | 2025 | 81 of 203 |
| Regulatory quality (WGI) | 0.12 | 2025 | 84 of 203 |
| Absence of corruption in the judiciary | -0.16 | 2025 | 93 of 173 |
| Rule of law index (V-Dem) | 0.42 | 2025 | 102 of 173 |
| Rule of law (WGI) | -0.12 | 2025 | 105 of 205 |
| Political corruption index | 0.64 | 2025 | 107 of 173 |
| Corruption Perceptions Index | 34 pts | 2024 | 107 of 179 |
| Voice and accountability (WGI) | -0.52 | 2025 | 130 of 203 |
| Control of corruption (WGI) | -0.5 | 2025 | 132 of 205 |
| Political stability and absence of violence (WGI) | -0.56 | 2025 | 160 of 205 |
Women's rights 16
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Share of women among ministers | 21.1 % | 2025 | 100 of 192 |
| Share of women in parliament | 19.6 % | 2025 | 128 of 192 |
| Year women gained the right to vote | 1,932 | 2025 | 155 of 189 |
| Paid maternity leave | Paid leave of less than 98 days | 2025 | 59 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Paid paternity leave | No paid leave | 2025 | 65 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Women's right to vote | Right to vote granted to all women | 2025 | 189 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Women's right to take a job without permission | Same right as men | 2025 | 168 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Women's right to travel abroad | Same right as men | 2025 | 171 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Equal inheritance between sons and daughters | Equal rights for sons and daughters | 2025 | 146 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Equal pay for work of equal value | Written into law | 2025 | 98 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Equal property ownership rights | Equal rights for men and women | 2025 | 165 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Ban on gender discrimination in employment | Discrimination prohibited by law | 2025 | 157 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Femicide law | No specific provision | 2025 | 151 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Law on sexual harassment | One to three areas covered | 2025 | 151 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Law on domestic violence | Law covering some forms of violence | 2025 | 38 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Legal quota for women on company boards | No mandatory quota | 2025 | 147 countries out of 186 in the same category |
Women's Legal Equality (Indices) 11
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women's legal equality: property and inheritance | 100 /100 | 2025 | 1 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: childcare | 91.8 /100 | 2025 | 43 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: access to employment | 75 /100 | 2025 | 61 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: pay and occupations | 87.5 /100 | 2025 | 81 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: overall index | 69.4 /100 | 2025 | 96 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: retirement | 66.8 /100 | 2025 | 106 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: marriage | 75 /100 | 2025 | 110 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: entrepreneurship | 25 /100 | 2025 | 122 of 186 |
| Legal protection of women against violence | 25 /100 | 2025 | 123 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: mobility | 87.5 /100 | 2025 | 124 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: parental leave and pregnancy | 60.5 /100 | 2025 | 129 of 186 |
LGBTQ+ rights 17
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| LGBT rights index (composite policy index) | 6.3 pts | 2025 | 63 of 194 |
| Joint adoption by a same-sex couple | Allowed | 2025 | 38 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Age of sexual consent: same-sex couples | Same as for different-sex couples | 2025 | 120 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Legal change of gender marker | Not legally possible | 2025 | 125 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Anti-LGBT hate crimes: aggravating circumstance | Not covered | 2025 | 126 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Ban on incitement to anti-LGBT hatred | Not prohibited | 2025 | 141 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Ban on non-consensual surgeries on intersex children | Not banned | 2025 | 182 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Ban on conversion therapies | Not banned | 2025 | 169 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Laws limiting public LGBT expression (“propaganda”) | No restrictions | 2025 | 149 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Same-sex marriage and civil union | Legal marriage | 2025 | 38 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Death penalty for same-sex relations | No death penalty provided for | 2025 | 185 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Protection against employment discrimination (sexual orientation, gender identity) | Gender identity only | 2025 | 3 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Protection from discrimination in goods and services (LGBT) | Gender identity only | 2025 | 3 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Protection of sexual orientation and gender identity in the constitution | Not mentioned | 2025 | 180 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Legal recognition of a third gender | Not recognized | 2025 | 174 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Same-sex sexual relations | Legal | 2025 | 130 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Gender-affirming care: coverage and restrictions | Covered for adults and minors | 2025 | 17 countries out of 194 in the same category |
Justice and security 7
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homicide rate | 4.8 per 100,000 | 2011 | 124 of 192 |
| United Nations Convention against Torture | State party | 2026 | 171 countries out of 202 in the same category |
| International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR) | State party | 2026 | 172 countries out of 202 in the same category |
| Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court | Signed, not ratified | 2026 | 25 countries out of 202 in the same category |
| Legal status of the death penalty | Retained and applied | 2026 | 53 countries out of 195 in the same category |
| Legal status of cannabis (medical use) | Allowed | 2026 | 45 countries out of 180 in the same category |
| Legal status of cannabis (recreational use) | Prohibited but rarely prosecuted | 2026 | 16 countries out of 194 in the same category |
Health and reproductive rights 7
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abortion on request: maximum legal time limit | 20 wks | 2026 | 6 of 61 |
| Use of modern contraceptives | 70.7 % | 2022 | 16 of 181 |
| Unmet need for contraception | 8.9 % | 2022 | 25 of 150 |
| Maternal mortality | 34 per 100,000 | 2023 | 81 of 192 |
| Births attended by skilled health personnel | 99.1 % | 2019 | 83 of 204 |
| Adolescent birth rate | 25 per 1,000 | 2024 | 99 of 213 |
| Abortion: grounds allowed by law | Allowed on request (within a time limit set by law) | 2026 | 67 countries out of 191 in the same category |
Work and social rights 8
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Legal retirement age (women) | 60 yrs | 2026 | 47 of 78 |
| Legal retirement age (men) | 60 yrs | 2026 | 60 of 78 |
| Statutory monthly minimum wage in purchasing power parity | $822 | 2024 | 64 of 168 |
| Population covered by at least one social benefit | 70.1 % | 2020 | 75 of 210 |
| Legal monthly minimum wage | $254 | 2024 | 90 of 168 |
| Employees covered by a collective agreement | 1.1 % | 2020 | 96 of 99 |
| Trade union membership rate | 3.3 % | 2019 | 130 of 137 |
| Non-respect of freedom of association and collective bargaining | 6.7 /10 | 2024 | 174 of 186 |
Family & Nationality 10
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age of civil majority | 20 yrs | 2026 | 17 of 187 |
| Years of residence required for naturalization | 5 yrs | 2026 | 66 of 152 |
| Women married before age 18 | 17 % | 2022 | 72 of 144 |
| Dual nationality | Not recognised | 2026 | 98 countries out of 191 in the same category |
| Women's right to be head of household | Same right as men | 2025 | 157 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Women's right to divorce | Same right as men | 2025 | 142 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Legal framework on child marriage | At least one condition is missing | 2025 | 141 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Nationality acquired by birth on the territory | Not acquired automatically by birth in the country | 2026 | 154 countries out of 192 in the same category |
| Wife's legal duty of obedience to her husband | No duty of obedience in the law | 2025 | 168 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Legal status of polygamy | Not recognized (prohibited) | 2026 | 107 countries out of 167 in the same category |
Civic duties 4
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age of entry into primary school | 6 yrs | 2025 | 33 of 207 |
| Duration of compulsory schooling | 9 yrs | 2025 | 113 of 194 |
| Compulsory military service | Compulsory military service | 2025 | 61 countries out of 134 in the same category |
| Compulsory voting | Voting compulsory by law | 2026 | 27 countries out of 226 in the same category |
Frequently asked questions
How many people live in Thailand?
Thailand has about 71,619,863 inhabitants (2025), ranking 20 worldwide out of 213 countries.
What is the GDP per capita of Thailand?
GDP per capita is $8,057 /inh. (2025): Thailand ranks 112 out of 211 countries.
What is the inflation rate in Thailand?
Annual inflation is -0.1 % (2025); Thailand ranks 13 out of 191 (ranked from lowest to highest).
What is the unemployment rate in Thailand?
The unemployment rate is 0.8 % (2025); Thailand ranks 4 out of 184 (ranked from lowest to highest).
Where does Thailand stand in its region (Asia)?
GDP per capita: Thailand has $8,057 /inh., above the regional median (Asia: $6,540 /inh.).
Where do the figures on Thailand come from?
The data comes from public sources (World Bank, CIA World Factbook…), cited on each indicator page, with the year of each value.
Rank is the position in the world ranking for each indicator (the ranking direction is given on the indicator's page). Sources and update dates are on each indicator's page.