Thailand GDP Per Capita (2026)
Thailand has a diversified Southeast Asian economy supported by manufacturing, tourism, agriculture, automotive production, electronics, exports, logistics, and domestic services. GDP per capita provides a useful view of how national economic output relates to the size of the population and complements total GDP. Thailand’s role in regional manufacturing and tourism contributes significantly to its economic activity. Explore the latest Thailand GDP per capita data, historical trends, growth patterns, and comparisons below.
GDP Per Capita 2026
$8,105
Est. in USD
World Rank
#101
Out of 195 countries
Change vs 2025
+0.6%
+$48
Asia Rank
#22
Out of 49 countries
1. Thailand GDP Per Capita in 2026
Thailand’s GDP per capita measures the amount of economic output generated for each resident across a broad mix of industrial and service activities. Manufacturing, tourism, trade, agriculture, and consumer spending all contribute to national production. Adjusting total GDP for population makes it easier to compare Thailand’s economic performance with countries of different sizes and provides additional context beyond aggregate economic output.
2. Thailand GDP Per Capita Growth (1980–2026)
3. Thailand GDP Per Capita (Historical Data)
| Year | GDP Per Capita (USD) | Annual Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $8,105 | +0.6% |
| 2025 | $8,057 | +9.1% |
| 2024 | $7,387 | +2.4% |
| 2023 | $7,211 | +4.4% |
| 2022 | $6,910 | -2.1% |
| 2021 | $7,055 | +1.0% |
| 2020 | $6,983 | -8.2% |
| 2019 | $7,606 | +7.1% |
| 2018 | $7,100 | +10.7% |
| 2017 | $6,413 | +9.9% |
| 2016 | $5,834 | +2.5% |
| 2015 | $5,689 | -1.9% |
| 2014 | $5,801 | -3.6% |
| 2013 | $6,018 | +5.1% |
| 2012 | $5,726 | +6.6% |
| 2011 | $5,374 | +8.0% |
| 2010 | $4,974 | +20.3% |
| 2009 | $4,135 | -4.0% |
| 2008 | $4,309 | +10.0% |
| 2007 | $3,919 | +17.7% |
| 2006 | $3,331 | +16.1% |
| 2005 | $2,868 | +8.6% |
| 2004 | $2,642 | +12.5% |
| 2003 | $2,348 | +12.3% |
| 2002 | $2,090 | +10.6% |
| 2001 | $1,890 | -5.8% |
| 2000 | $2,006 | -1.3% |
| 1999 | $2,033 | +10.1% |
| 1998 | $1,846 | -25.2% |
| 1997 | $2,468 | -18.9% |
| 1996 | $3,044 | +6.9% |
| 1995 | $2,847 | +14.3% |
| 1994 | $2,491 | +12.8% |
| 1993 | $2,209 | +10.5% |
| 1992 | $1,999 | +13.0% |
| 1991 | $1,769 | +13.1% |
| 1990 | $1,564 | +16.9% |
| 1989 | $1,338 | +15.2% |
| 1988 | $1,161 | +19.9% |
| 1987 | $968 | +15.2% |
| 1986 | $840 | +8.8% |
| 1985 | $772 | -8.6% |
| 1984 | $845 | +2.5% |
| 1983 | $824 | +7.4% |
| 1982 | $767 | +3.0% |
| 1981 | $745 | +5.7% |
| 1980 | $705 | — |
4. Thailand GDP Per Capita Growth
1-Year Change
+0.6%
(2025 to 2026)
5-Year Change
+14.9%
(2021 to 2026)
10-Year Change
+38.9%
(2016 to 2026)
20-Year Change
+143.3%
(2006 to 2026)
Thailand’s GDP per capita has generally risen over the long term as industrialization, exports, tourism, infrastructure, and urban development have expanded. Annual changes can be influenced by global trade, visitor arrivals, manufacturing demand, exchange rates, inflation, investment, and domestic consumption. Historical data helps show how Thailand’s economic transformation has translated into changes in output per resident across different economic cycles.
5. Thailand GDP Per Capita vs Asia and World
Thailand
$8,105
Asia Average
$19,139
World Average
$25,179
$0
$12,590
$25,179
USD
Thailand’s GDP per capita is approximately
57.7%
below the
Asia average
and
67.8%
below the world average.
6. Thailand GDP Per Capita Ranking in Asia
| Rank | Country | GDP Per Capita (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| #19 | Turkmenistan | $12,300 |
| #20 | Georgia | $11,574 |
| #21 | Armenia | $10,410 |
| #22 | Thailand | $8,105 |
| #23 | Mongolia | $7,853 |
| #24 | Azerbaijan | $7,467 |
| #25 | Lebanon | $6,443 |
7. GDP vs GDP Per Capita in Thailand
Thailand GDP (Nominal)
$580.0 Billion
(2026)
Thailand GDP Per Capita
$8,105
(2026)
Thailand’s total GDP reflects the overall size of economic activity produced nationwide, while GDP per capita divides that production by population. Total GDP is useful for assessing Thailand’s position within Southeast Asia, whereas GDP per capita provides a standardized measure of output per resident. Considering both indicators together helps distinguish overall economic scale from population-adjusted economic performance.
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8. Thailand GDP Per Capita Forecast
| Year | GDP Per Capita (USD) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 | $8,170 | +0.8% |
| 2028 | $8,392 | +2.7% |
| 2029 | $8,730 | +4.0% |
| 2030 | $9,092 | +4.1% |
Thailand GDP per capita is projected to reach $9,092 by 2030, representing a 12.2% increase from the 2026 level.
9. Thailand GDP Per Capita: Key Findings
Thailand GDP per capita is estimated at $8,105 in 2026.
It ranks #101 globally and #22 in Asia.
GDP per capita increased by 0.6% compared with 2025.
Over the last 5 years, GDP per capita grew by 14.9%.
Over the last 10 years, GDP per capita grew by 38.9%.
It is approximately 57.7% below the Asia average.
It is approximately 67.8% below the world average.
The forecast reaches $9,092 by 2030, 12.2% above the 2026 level.
10. What Is GDP Per Capita?
GDP per capita is the total economic output of a country divided by its population.
GDP Per Capita
=
GDP
÷
Population
It helps measure the average economic output per person and is widely used to compare economic performance across countries. Higher values generally indicate greater economic output per resident.
11. Methodology and Data Sources
Primary Source:
International Monetary Fund (IMF)
Additional Sources:
World Bank,
United Nations
Population Source:
UN Population Division
Currency:
Current USD (Nominal)
Update Frequency:
Annually
Last Updated:
September 2026
12. Thailand GDP Per Capita FAQs
Thailand GDP per capita is estimated at $8,105 in 2026.
Thailand ranks #101 globally and #22 in Asia by GDP per capita.
Yes. GDP per capita increased by approximately 0.6% compared with 2025.
Thailand GDP per capita was approximately $5,689 in 2015.
Thailand GDP per capita is approximately 57.7% below the Asia average.
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Disclaimer:
All data are estimates based on IMF, World Bank,
United Nations and related economic datasets.
Figures may differ from official national statistics.