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Thailand
Thailand places highest on Firms with a Female Top Manager (top 1% worldwide) and lowest on Short-Term Share of External Debt (bottom 4%).
Thailand in the Nations Inquiry Country Index
At a glance
Population
71,702,435
people
since 1950
Land area
510,890
km²
since 1961
GDP per person
22,432
international $, PPP
since 1990
Life expectancy
76.41
years at birth
since 1950
Human development
0.798
HDI, 0–1
since 1990
Unemployment
0.781
% of the labour force
since 1991
The newest published figure for each, the year it describes and who published it, with a line showing how it has moved.
01The country
About Thailand
Key facts about Thailand
- Capital
- Bangkok
- Official language
- Thai
- Currency
- baht (THB)
- ISO code
- THA · TH
- Domain · dialling
- .th · +66
As Wikidata records them. Official languages are the least consistent — some countries list only a national language, others every regional one. Sources and licences.
02Country Index 2026
Where it stands, topic by topic
Strongest first. Each position is Thailand’s place among the countries with a standing on that topic, built from a few key statistics chosen to measure different things.
12thof 147
From 3 of 3 key statistics
28thof 159
From 2 of 2 key statistics
joint37thof 182
From 4 of 4 key statistics
joint41stof 198
From 3 of 3 key statistics
38thof 176
From 4 of 4 key statistics
joint62ndof 200
From 4 of 4 key statistics
68thof 194
From 4 of 4 key statistics
71stof 196
From 3 of 3 key statistics
82ndof 171
From 4 of 4 key statistics
88thof 175
From 4 of 4 key statistics
joint94thof 183
From 4 of 4 key statistics
joint112thof 198
From 3 of 3 key statistics
joint118thof 181
From 3 of 3 key statistics
132ndof 193
From 3 of 3 key statistics
142ndof 192
From 3 of 3 key statistics
joint132ndof 177
From 4 of 4 key statistics
Each standing is built from a few key statistics chosen to measure different things. Select a subject for Thailand’s readings on it, or see every statistic held for Thailand in the table further down this page.
03Highs and lows
Where Thailand stands out
The two ends of its own record: every statistic on which Thailand sits within ten places of the best or worst in the world, plus its strongest and weakest readings overall. Each is turned into a percentile — its place among every country measured — which is what lets a hunger score and a press-freedom rank be compared at all.
Where Thailand does best6
In the top third of all countries measured. 6 are within ten places of the best in the world, in a field of at least 50 countries — marked with that place.
- 1st
Position · derived 58th of 58 · 1 = worst · 0 · 2023
world median 0.93 (better) · ▲ 27 pts since 2013
- 2nd
Position · derived 58th of 59 · 1 = worst · 0.001 · 2023
world median 0.345 (better) · ▲ 12 pts since 2013
- 3rd
Position · derived 3rd of 179 · 48.92 · 2025
world median 19.16 (better)
- 4thUnemployment Ratetop 2%
Position · derived 179th of 182 · 1 = worst · 0.781 · 2025
world median 5.084 (better)
- 5th
Position · derived 123rd of 127 · 1 = worst · 0.8 · 2023
world median 4.7 (better) · ▲ 2 pts since 2018
- 9th
Position · derived 101st of 109 · 1 = worst · 0.002 · 2025
world median 0.039 (better)
Where Thailand struggles most5
In the bottom third of all countries measured. 1 is within ten places of the worst in the world, in a field of at least 50 countries — marked with that place.
- 9thTrade Union Densitybottom 6%
Position · derived 131st of 139 · 3.322 · 2020
world median 16.68 (worse)
- Short-Term Share of External Debtbottom 4%
Not ranked by the publisher · 36.17 · 2024
world median 9.376 (worse)
- ICT Services Exportsbottom 9%
Position · derived 108th of 118 · 0.71 · 2024
world median 7.474 (worse)
- Fatal Occupational Injuriesbottom 10%
Not ranked by the publisher · 5.11 · 2023
world median 2.005 (worse) · ▼ 3 pts since 2013
- World Risk Indexbottom 12%
Position · derived 24th of 193 · 1 = worst · 20.03 · 2025
world median 4.17 (worse)
A band is a place among the countries each publisher scores, so Thailand can move because other countries moved. See the Country Index for the full method.
04Over time
Which way it is moving
The published rank in widely quoted reports, edition by edition — each end with the size of that year’s field — and the statistics, not already named above, on which it has gained or lost the most ground.
Human Development Index
UNDP Human Development Report Office
89th
of 141 · 1990
76th
of 193 · 2023
Ranked in 34 of 34 editions
Corruption Perceptions Index
Transparency International
87th
of 173 · 2012
116th
of 181 · 2025
Ranked in 14 of 14 editions
Gender Inequality Index
UNDP Human Development Report Office
45th
of 79 · 1990
73rd
of 172 · 2023
Ranked in 34 of 34 editions
Global Innovation Index
World Intellectual Property Organization
43rd
of 132 · 2022
45th
of 139 · 2025
Ranked in 4 of 4 editions
Economic Complexity Index
Growth Lab at Harvard University
53rd
of 140 · 1995
33rd
of 145 · 2024
Ranked in 30 of 30 editions
Government AI Readiness Index
Oxford Insights
60th
of 172 · 2020
34th
of 195 · 2025
Ranked in 6 of 6 editions
Gaining ground
Where Thailand has climbed against the rest of the world, in percentile points.
- Cost of Sending Remittances+63 pts since 2016
- Debt Service on External Debt+41 pts since 2014
- Out-of-School Rate, Primary+39 pts since 2017
Losing ground
Where Thailand has slipped against the rest of the world, in percentile points.
- Secondary School Enrolment-47 pts since 2014
- Food Production Index-44 pts since 2012
- Crop Production Index-37 pts since 2012
05In context
Thailand and its neighbours
A position reads best beside the countries around it. Every position below is a place in the world ranking of 178, not within the region.
Shares a land border with
Placed either side in the Country Index 2026
Across South-eastern Asia
Every country in the sub-region, by its position in the world (of 178 placed).
- 26
Singapore - 54Thailand
- 57
Malaysia - 71
Vietnam - 82
Brunei - =95
Indonesia - =95
Philippines - =113
Timor-Leste - 115
Laos - 124
Cambodia - 153
Myanmar
06The evidence
Every statistic we hold for Thailand
Grouped by topic. Each row gives the newest edition’s rank or position, the published value and the year the numbers describe — select a row for the world median, the best in the world and the trend.
Governance & Institutions29
Agriculture Orientation Index34th of 132position · derived0.54Agriculture orientation index (1.0 = spending matches sector size)2024
top 25% of 132 countries measured
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Agriculture orientation index (1.0 = spending matches sector size)
Thailand 0.54 · world median 0.305 (better)
Best in the world 5.38 (Singapore)
▼ -5 percentile points since 2014
Central Bank Independence Indexbottom 31%0.505CBI index (0–1, where 1 is the most statutory independence)2023
bottom 31% of 191 countries measured
Ana Carolina Garriga, University of Essex · CBI index (0–1, where 1 is the most statutory independence)
Thailand 0.505 · world median 0.608
Highest 0.974 (Bosnia and Herzegovina)
No real change since 2013
Civic Space Ratings130th of 198position · derived34.24Civic space score (0–100)2025
bottom 34% of 198 countries measured
CIVICUS · Civic space score (0–100)
Thailand 34.24 · world median 50.46 (worse)
Best in the world 100 (Kiribati)
No earlier reading to compare
Climate Readiness (ND-GAIN)123rd of 192rank0.351ND-GAIN Readiness (0–1, where 1 is the most ready)2024
bottom 36% of 192 countries measured
Notre Dame Global Adaptation Initiative (ND-GAIN), University of Notre Dame · ND-GAIN Readiness (0–1, where 1 is the most ready)
Thailand 0.351 · world median 0.387 (worse)
Best in the world 0.749 (Singapore)
▼ -25 percentile points since 2014
Completeness of Birth Registrationtop 34%99.8Children under 5 whose birth is registered (%)2025
top 34% of 185 countries measured
UNICEF · Children under 5 whose birth is registered (%)
Thailand 99.8 · world median 98.4 (better)
Best in the world 100 (53 countries tied)
No earlier reading to compare
Control of Corruption135th of 211position · derived-0.495Control of Corruption (−2.5 to 2.5)2025
bottom 36% of 211 countries measured
World Bank Group · Control of Corruption (−2.5 to 2.5)
Thailand -0.495 · world median -0.197 (worse)
Best in the world 2.259 (Denmark)
No real change since 2015
Corruption Perceptions Index116th of 181rank33CPI score (0–100, where 100 is very clean)2025
bottom 36% of 182 countries measured · 182 share 181 positions
Transparency International · CPI score (0–100, where 100 is very clean)
Thailand 33 · world median 39 (worse)
Best in the world 89 (Denmark)
▼ -18 percentile points since 2015
Debt Service on External Debt98th of 109position · derived · 1 = worst4.684Total debt service (% of exports of goods, services and primary income)2024
top 10% of 109 countries measured
World Bank Group · Total debt service (% of exports of goods, services and primary income)
Thailand 4.684 · world median 12.93 (better)
Best in the world 0.285 (Iran)
▲ +41 percentile points since 2014
External Debt Stocks (% of GNI)70th of 110position · derived · 1 = worst37.49External debt stocks (% of GNI)2024
top 37% of 110 countries measured
World Bank Group · External debt stocks (% of GNI)
Thailand 37.49 · world median 43.94 (better)
Best in the world 2.213 (Iran)
▲ +19 percentile points since 2014
General Government Consumption64th of 132position · derived16.65General government final consumption expenditure (% of GDP)2025
top 48% of 132 countries measured
World Bank Group · General government final consumption expenditure (% of GDP)
Thailand 16.65 · world median 16.21
Highest 38.94 (Ukraine)
No real change since 2015
Government AI Readiness Index34th of 195rank63.22AI readiness score (0–100)2025
top 17% of 195 countries measured
Oxford Insights · AI readiness score (0–100)
Thailand 63.22 · world median 40.19 (better)
Best in the world 88.36 (United States)
▲ +17 percentile points since 2020
Government Effectiveness82nd of 209position · derived0.262Governance estimate (−2.5 weak to 2.5 strong)2025
top 39% of 209 countries measured
World Bank Group · Governance estimate (−2.5 weak to 2.5 strong)
Thailand 0.262 · world median 0.101 (better)
Best in the world 2.092 (Singapore)
▲ +8 percentile points since 2015
Government Spending on Education97th of 123position · derived2.521Government expenditure on education (% of GDP)2023
bottom 21% of 123 countries measured
UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS) · Government expenditure on education (% of GDP)
Thailand 2.521 · world median 3.709 (worse)
Best in the world 16.39 (Kiribati)
▼ -26 percentile points since 2013
GovTech Maturity Index49th of 196position · derived0.832GTMI score (0–1)2025
top 25% of 196 countries measured
World Bank Group · GTMI score (0–1)
Thailand 0.832 · world median 0.63 (better)
Best in the world 0.997 (South Korea)
▼ -18 percentile points since 2022
Judicial Constraints on the Executive Index73rd of 175position · derived0.733Judicial constraints on the executive index (0–1)2025
top 41% of 176 countries measured · 176 share 175 positions
V-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · Judicial constraints on the executive index (0–1)
Thailand 0.733 · world median 0.676 (better)
Best in the world 0.988 (Australia)
▲ +14 percentile points since 2015
Liberal Democracy Index95th of 176position · derived0.314Liberal democracy index (0–1)2025
bottom 46% of 176 countries measured
V-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · Liberal democracy index (0–1)
Thailand 0.314 · world median 0.353 (worse)
Best in the world 0.884 (Denmark)
▲ +31 percentile points since 2015
Open Data Inventory61st of 168rank64ODIN overall score (0–100)2024
top 37% of 168 countries measured
Open Data Watch · ODIN overall score (0–100)
Thailand 64 · world median 59 (better)
Best in the world 90 (2 countries tied)
▲ +27 percentile points since 2015
Political Corruption Index68th of 176position · derived · 1 = worst0.635Political corruption index (0–1; higher = more corrupt)2025
bottom 38% of 176 countries measured
V-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · Political corruption index (0–1; higher = more corrupt)
Thailand 0.635 · world median 0.518 (worse)
Best in the world 0.004 (Denmark)
No real change since 2015
Public Sector Employment88th of 135position · derived9.199Public sector employment (% of total employment)2022
bottom 35% of 135 countries measured
World Bank Group · Public sector employment (% of total employment)
Thailand 9.199 · world median 15.01
Highest 47.1 (Maldives)
No earlier reading to compare
Public Sector Wage Bill116th of 168position · derived5.836Public sector wage bill (% of GDP)2022
bottom 31% of 168 countries measured
World Bank Group · Public sector wage bill (% of GDP)
Thailand 5.836 · world median 7.975
Highest 42.65 (Nauru)
▼ -7 percentile points since 2012
Regulatory Quality85th of 209position · derived0.124Regulatory Quality (−2.5 to 2.5)2025
top 40% of 209 countries measured
World Bank Group · Regulatory Quality (−2.5 to 2.5)
Thailand 0.124 · world median -0.093 (better)
Best in the world 2.113 (Singapore)
No real change since 2015
Rule of Law108th of 211position · derived-0.122Rule of Law estimate (−2.5 to 2.5)2025
bottom 49% of 211 countries measured
World Bank Group · Rule of Law estimate (−2.5 to 2.5)
Thailand -0.122 · world median -0.102 (worse)
Best in the world 2.012 (Finland)
▲ +7 percentile points since 2015
Statistical Performance Indicators42nd of 188position · derived85.04SPI overall score (0–100)2024
top 22% of 188 countries measured
World Bank Group · SPI overall score (0–100)
Thailand 85.04 · world median 69.3 (better)
Best in the world 94.14 (Norway)
▼ -3 percentile points since 2016
Trade Union Density131st of 139position · derived3.322Employees who are trade union members (%)2020
bottom 6% of 139 countries measured
International Labour Organization (ILO) · Employees who are trade union members (%)
Thailand 3.322 · world median 16.68 (worse)
Best in the world 91.42 (Iceland)
No earlier reading to compare
V-Dem Electoral Democracy Index98th of 176position · derived0.424Electoral democracy index (0–1)2025
bottom 45% of 176 countries measured
V-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · Electoral democracy index (0–1)
Thailand 0.424 · world median 0.497 (worse)
Best in the world 0.913 (Denmark)
▲ +37 percentile points since 2015
Voice and Accountability130th of 206position · derived-0.517Voice and Accountability estimate (−2.5 to 2.5)2025
bottom 37% of 206 countries measured
World Bank Group · Voice and Accountability estimate (−2.5 to 2.5)
Thailand -0.517 · world median -0.022 (worse)
Best in the world 1.825 (Norway)
▲ +15 percentile points since 2015
Women, Business and the Law113th of 190position · derived78.13WBL Index (0–100, where 100 is full legal parity)2024
bottom 40% of 190 countries measured
World Bank Group · WBL Index (0–100, where 100 is full legal parity)
Thailand 78.13 · world median 81.25 (worse)
Best in the world 100 (14 countries tied)
▼ -8 percentile points since 2014
Economy & Innovation35
Account Ownership at a Financial Institution33rd of 139position · derived91.82Adults with an account (% of population aged 15+)2024
top 23% of 139 countries measured
World Bank Group · Adults with an account (% of population aged 15+)
Thailand 91.82 · world median 72.83 (better)
Best in the world 99.85 (Iceland)
▲ +8 percentile points since 2014
Adjusted Net Savings55th of 118position · derived9.222Adjusted net savings, including particulate emission damage (% of GNI)2021
top 46% of 118 countries measured
World Bank Group · Adjusted net savings, including particulate emission damage (% of GNI)
Thailand 9.222 · world median 8.389 (better)
Best in the world 32.18 (Bangladesh)
▼ -25 percentile points since 2011
Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing Value Added (% of GDP)65th of 158position · derived8.747Agriculture, forestry and fishing value added (% of GDP)2025
top 41% of 158 countries measured
World Bank Group · Agriculture, forestry and fishing value added (% of GDP)
Thailand 8.747 · world median 6.572
Highest 47.59 (Niger)
No real change since 2015
Container Port Traffic20th of 103position · derived11,432,626Container port traffic (TEU, twenty-foot equivalent units)2024
top 19% of 103 countries measured
UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) · Container port traffic (TEU, twenty-foot equivalent units)
Thailand 11,432,626 · world median 1,827,788
Highest 299,703,800 (China)
▼ -8 percentile points since 2014
Crop Production Index96th of 195position · derived106.6Crop production index (2014–2016 = 100)2022
top 49% of 195 countries measured
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Crop production index (2014–2016 = 100)
Thailand 106.6 · world median 106.23 (better)
Best in the world 189.93 (Senegal)
▼ -37 percentile points since 2012
Digitally-Deliverable Services Exports51st of 170position · derived39.68Digitally-deliverable services exports (% of services exports)2024
top 30% of 170 countries measured
UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) · Digitally-deliverable services exports (% of services exports)
Thailand 39.68 · world median 25.42 (better)
Best in the world 87.15 (Ireland)
▲ +12 percentile points since 2014
Economic Complexity Index33rd of 145rank0.812ECI score (standardised, roughly −3 to +3)2024
top 22% of 145 countries measured
Growth Lab at Harvard University · ECI score (standardised, roughly −3 to +3)
Thailand 0.812 · world median 0.131 (better)
Best in the world 1.729 (Japan)
No real change since 2014
Exports of Goods and Services (% of GDP)21st of 138position · derived71.15Exports of goods and services (% of GDP)2025
top 15% of 138 countries measured
World Bank Group · Exports of goods and services (% of GDP)
Thailand 71.15 · world median 36.34
Highest 199.76 (Hong Kong)
No real change since 2015
Firms with a Bank Loan or Line of Credit57th of 179position · derived45.89Firms with a bank loan or line of credit (%)2025
top 31% of 179 countries measured
World Bank Group · Firms with a bank loan or line of credit (%)
Thailand 45.89 · world median 35.95 (better)
Best in the world 88.52 (Israel)
No earlier reading to compare
Food Production Index109th of 195position · derived104.2Food production index (2014–2016 = 100)2022
bottom 44% of 195 countries measured
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Food production index (2014–2016 = 100)
Thailand 104.2 · world median 106.08 (worse)
Best in the world 177.49 (Senegal)
▼ -44 percentile points since 2012
Foreign Direct Investment Inflowstop 32%3.328FDI inflows (% of GDP)2025
top 32% of 202 countries measured
UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) · FDI inflows (% of GDP)
Thailand 3.328 · world median 1.968
Highest 2,221 (British Virgin Islands)
▲ +35 percentile points since 2015
GDP Growth123rd of 186position · derived2.442GDP growth (annual %)2025
bottom 34% of 186 countries measured
World Bank Group · GDP growth (annual %)
Thailand 2.442 · world median 3.396 (worse)
Best in the world 19.34 (Guyana)
▼ -20 percentile points since 2015
GDP per Capita (PPP)76th of 185position · derived22,432GDP per capita (constant 2021 international $, PPP)2025
top 41% of 185 countries measured
World Bank Group · GDP per capita (constant 2021 international $, PPP)
Thailand 22,432 · world median 17,265 (better)
Best in the world 139,593 (Singapore)
▲ +3 percentile points since 2015
Gini Index32nd of 60position · derived · 1 = worst33.49Gini index (0 = perfect equality, 100 = perfect inequality)2023
top 47% of 60 countries measured
World Bank Group · Gini index (0 = perfect equality, 100 = perfect inequality)
Thailand 33.49 · world median 33.72 (better)
Best in the world 23 (India)
▲ +12 percentile points since 2013
Global Innovation Index45th of 139rank36.67GII score (0–100)2025
top 32% of 139 countries measured
World Intellectual Property Organization · GII score (0–100)
Thailand 36.67 · world median 28.52 (better)
Best in the world 65.96 (Switzerland)
No real change since 2022
Gross Capital Formation (% of GDP)75th of 131position · derived22.07Gross capital formation (% of GDP)2025
bottom 43% of 131 countries measured
World Bank Group · Gross capital formation (% of GDP)
Thailand 22.07 · world median 22.93
Highest 45.27 (Algeria)
No real change since 2015
Gross Savings (% of GDP)61st of 146position · derived24.09Gross savings (% of GDP)2024
top 41% of 146 countries measured
World Bank Group · Gross savings (% of GDP)
Thailand 24.09 · world median 22.06
Highest 47.82 (Macau)
▼ -18 percentile points since 2014
Household Consumption76th of 131position · derived58.46Household and NPISH final consumption expenditure (% of GDP)2025
bottom 42% of 131 countries measured
World Bank Group · Household and NPISH final consumption expenditure (% of GDP)
Thailand 58.46 · world median 62.04
Highest 133.34 (Somalia)
▲ +23 percentile points since 2015
ICT Goods Exports11th of 119position · derived16.86ICT goods exports (% of total goods exports)2024
top 8% of 120 countries measured · 120 share 119 positions
UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) · ICT goods exports (% of total goods exports)
Thailand 16.86 · world median 0.975 (better)
Best in the world 61.45 (Hong Kong)
No real change since 2014
ICT Services Exports108th of 118position · derived0.71ICT services exports (% of services exports)2024
bottom 9% of 118 countries measured
UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) · ICT services exports (% of services exports)
Thailand 0.71 · world median 7.474 (worse)
Best in the world 56.25 (Ireland)
No real change since 2014
Imports of Goods and Services (% of GDP)27th of 138position · derived67.27Imports of goods and services (% of GDP)2025
top 19% of 138 countries measured
World Bank Group · Imports of goods and services (% of GDP)
Thailand 67.27 · world median 41.72
Highest 196.89 (Hong Kong)
▲ +9 percentile points since 2015
Industry Value Added including Construction (% of GDP)41st of 158position · derived31.07Industry, including construction, value added (% of GDP)2025
top 25% of 158 countries measured
World Bank Group · Industry, including construction, value added (% of GDP)
Thailand 31.07 · world median 24.65
Highest 75.09 (Guyana)
▼ -13 percentile points since 2015
Liner Shipping Connectivity Index20th of 175rank272.12LSCI (index, average Q1 2023 = 100)2026
top 11% of 167 countries measured · 167 share 175 positions
UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) · LSCI (index, average Q1 2023 = 100)
Thailand 272.12 · world median 56.21 (better)
Best in the world 1,319 (China)
No real change since 2016
Livestock Production Index117th of 194position · derived103.25Livestock production index (2014–2016 = 100)2022
bottom 40% of 194 countries measured
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Livestock production index (2014–2016 = 100)
Thailand 103.25 · world median 107.06 (worse)
Best in the world 190.08 (Malawi)
▼ -15 percentile points since 2012
Logistics Performance Index34th of 139rank3.5LPI score (1–5)2023
top 25% of 139 countries measured
World Bank Group · LPI score (1–5)
Thailand 3.5 · world median 2.9 (better)
Best in the world 4.3 (Singapore)
▼ -4 percentile points since 2014
Manufacturing Value Added (% of GDP)9th of 132position · derived23.74Manufacturing value added (% of GDP)2025
top 6% of 132 countries measured
World Bank Group · Manufacturing value added (% of GDP)
Thailand 23.74 · world median 11.26
Highest 43.97 (Puerto Rico)
▼ -3 percentile points since 2015
Palma Ratio32nd of 60position · derived · 1 = worst1.319Palma ratio (income share of the richest 10% ÷ share of the poorest 40%)2023
top 47% of 60 countries measured
World Bank Group · Palma ratio (income share of the richest 10% ÷ share of the poorest 40%)
Thailand 1.319 · world median 1.332 (better)
Best in the world 0.771 (Slovakia)
▲ +12 percentile points since 2013
Research and Development Spending39th of 84position · derived0.936Gross domestic expenditure on R&D (% of GDP)2023
top 46% of 84 countries measured
UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS) · Gross domestic expenditure on R&D (% of GDP)
Thailand 0.936 · world median 0.814 (better)
Best in the world 6.346 (Israel)
▲ +15 percentile points since 2013
Researchers per Million Inhabitants53rd of 145position · derived1,592Researchers per million inhabitants (full-time equivalent)2024
top 36% of 145 countries measured
UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS) · Researchers per million inhabitants (full-time equivalent)
Thailand 1,592 · world median 701.95 (better)
Best in the world 18,130 (Liechtenstein)
No earlier reading to compare
Tariff Rate, Applied, Weighted Mean, All Productstop 49%3.67Applied tariff rate, trade-weighted mean (%)2022
top 49% of 143 countries measured
World Bank Group · Applied tariff rate, trade-weighted mean (%)
Thailand 3.67 · world median 3.66
Highest 29.52 (Bermuda)
▼ -10 percentile points since 2013
Total Natural Resources Rents (% of GDP)96th of 180position · derived1.817Natural resources rents (% of GDP)2021
top 48% of 197 countries measured · 197 share 180 positions
World Bank Group · Natural resources rents (% of GDP)
Thailand 1.817 · world median 1.708
Highest 61.03 (Libya)
▼ -3 percentile points since 2011
Trade (% of GDP)22nd of 138position · derived138.41Exports plus imports (% of GDP)2025
top 15% of 138 countries measured
World Bank Group · Exports plus imports (% of GDP)
Thailand 138.41 · world median 79.68
Highest 396.65 (Hong Kong)
▲ +3 percentile points since 2015
World Energy Trilemma Index60th of 99rank60.1Trilemma score (0–100)2023
bottom 37% of 126 countries measured · 126 share 99 positions
World Energy Council · Trilemma score (0–100)
Thailand 60.1 · world median 63.8 (worse)
Best in the world 83.2 (Denmark)
No earlier reading to compare
Work & Labour19
Average Weekly Hours Worked50th of 182position · derived42.13Average weekly hours actually worked per employed person2025
top 27% of 182 countries measured
International Labour Organization (ILO) · Average weekly hours actually worked per employed person
Thailand 42.13 · world median 38.89
Highest 54.7 (Bhutan)
▼ -6 percentile points since 2015
Employment in Agriculture62nd of 182position · derived28.56Employment in agriculture (% of total employment)2025
top 34% of 182 countries measured
International Labour Organization (ILO) · Employment in agriculture (% of total employment)
Thailand 28.56 · world median 14.38
Highest 85.34 (Burundi)
No real change since 2015
Employment in Industry62nd of 182position · derived22.24Employment in industry (% of total employment)2025
top 34% of 182 countries measured
International Labour Organization (ILO) · Employment in industry (% of total employment)
Thailand 22.24 · world median 18.88
Highest 39.44 (Oman)
▼ -3 percentile points since 2015
Employment in Services131st of 182position · derived49.21Employment in services (% of total employment)2025
bottom 28% of 182 countries measured
International Labour Organization (ILO) · Employment in services (% of total employment)
Thailand 49.21 · world median 59.51
Highest 92.17 (Djibouti)
No real change since 2015
Employment-to-Population Ratio32nd of 182position · derived66.16Employed share of the population aged 15+ (%)2025
top 17% of 182 countries measured
International Labour Organization (ILO) · Employed share of the population aged 15+ (%)
Thailand 66.16 · world median 57.72 (better)
Best in the world 86.9 (Qatar)
▼ -3 percentile points since 2015
Fatal Occupational Injuriesbottom 10%5.11Fatal occupational injuries per 100,000 workers2023
bottom 10% of 52 countries measured
International Labour Organization (ILO) · Fatal occupational injuries per 100,000 workers
Thailand 5.11 · world median 2.005 (worse)
Best in the world 0.12 (Belgium)
▼ -3 percentile points since 2013
Female Labour Force Participation Rate55th of 182position · derived58.96Women aged 15+ in the labour force (%)2025
top 30% of 182 countries measured
International Labour Organization (ILO) · Women aged 15+ in the labour force (%)
Thailand 58.96 · world median 53.36 (better)
Best in the world 82.91 (Madagascar)
▼ -7 percentile points since 2015
Female Share of Senior and Middle Management46th of 86position · derived34.91Women in senior and middle management (% of managers)2024
bottom 47% of 86 countries measured
International Labour Organization (ILO) · Women in senior and middle management (% of managers)
Thailand 34.91 · world median 35.86 (worse)
Best in the world 56.69 (Nauru)
▲ +4 percentile points since 2014
Firms with a Female Top Manager3rd of 179position · derived48.92Firms with a female top manager (%)2025
top 1% of 179 countries measured
World Bank Group · Firms with a female top manager (%)
Thailand 48.92 · world median 19.16 (better)
Best in the world 62.9 (Kiribati)
No earlier reading to compare
GDP per Person Employed96th of 168position · derived39,617GDP per person employed (constant 2021 international $)2025
bottom 43% of 168 countries measured
World Bank Group · GDP per person employed (constant 2021 international $)
Thailand 39,617 · world median 47,384 (worse)
Best in the world 262,554 (Luxembourg)
No real change since 2015
Labour Force Participation Rate48th of 182position · derived66.68Population aged 15+ in the labour force (%)2025
top 26% of 182 countries measured
International Labour Organization (ILO) · Population aged 15+ in the labour force (%)
Thailand 66.68 · world median 61.66 (better)
Best in the world 87.01 (Qatar)
▼ -7 percentile points since 2015
Labour Productivity per Hour Worked104th of 182position · derived17.89Output per hour worked (constant 2021 international $ at PPP)2025
bottom 43% of 182 countries measured
International Labour Organization (ILO) · Output per hour worked (constant 2021 international $ at PPP)
Thailand 17.89 · world median 22.16 (worse)
Best in the world 164.65 (Ireland)
▲ +2 percentile points since 2015
Self-Employment Rate59th of 182position · derived50.7Self-employed (% of total employment)2025
top 32% of 182 countries measured
International Labour Organization (ILO) · Self-employed (% of total employment)
Thailand 50.7 · world median 31.84
Highest 91.56 (Chad)
No real change since 2015
Unemployment Rate179th of 182position · derived · 1 = worst0.781Unemployment (% of labour force)2025
top 2% of 182 countries measured
International Labour Organization (ILO) · Unemployment (% of labour force)
Thailand 0.781 · world median 5.084 (better)
Best in the world 0.13 (Qatar)
No real change since 2015
Vulnerable Employment54th of 182position · derived · 1 = worst47.98Vulnerable employment (% of total employment)2025
bottom 29% of 182 countries measured
International Labour Organization (ILO) · Vulnerable employment (% of total employment)
Thailand 47.98 · world median 28.67 (worse)
Best in the world 0.456 (Qatar)
No real change since 2015
Working Poverty Ratetop 15%0.1Employed people living in extreme poverty (%)2025
top 15% of 113 countries measured
International Labour Organization (ILO) · Employed people living in extreme poverty (%)
Thailand 0.1 · world median 4.885 (better)
Best in the world 0.007 (Bhutan)
▼ -5 percentile points since 2015
Youth Not in Education, Employment or Training59th of 97position · derived · 1 = worst12.82Youth not in education, employment or training (%)2024
top 40% of 97 countries measured
International Labour Organization (ILO) · Youth not in education, employment or training (%)
Thailand 12.82 · world median 14.31 (better)
Best in the world 3.975 (Iceland)
▼ -8 percentile points since 2014
Youth Unemployment Rate159th of 182position · derived · 1 = worst4.531Unemployment, ages 15-24 (% of youth labour force)2025
top 13% of 182 countries measured
International Labour Organization (ILO) · Unemployment, ages 15-24 (% of youth labour force)
Thailand 4.531 · world median 12.83 (better)
Best in the world 0.457 (Niger)
▼ -8 percentile points since 2015
Education & Knowledge22
Academic Freedom Index118th of 176position · derived0.382Academic freedom index (0–1)2025
bottom 33% of 176 countries measured
V-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · Academic freedom index (0–1)
Thailand 0.382 · world median 0.619 (worse)
Best in the world 0.978 (Czechia)
▲ +24 percentile points since 2015
Adult Literacy Rate100th of 172position · derived91.1Adults 15+ who can read and write (%)2024
bottom 42% of 172 countries measured
UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS) · Adults 15+ who can read and write (%)
Thailand 91.1 · world median 93.99 (worse)
Best in the world 100 (3 countries tied)
No earlier reading to compare
Expected Years of Schooling62nd of 195position · derived15.36Expected years of schooling2023
top 31% of 195 countries measured
UNDP Human Development Report Office · Expected years of schooling
Thailand 15.36 · world median 13.34 (better)
Best in the world 21.69 (Monaco)
▲ +17 percentile points since 2013
Female Share of Researcherstop 23%48.63Researchers who are women (% of headcount; 50 = parity)2024
top 23% of 153 countries measured
UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS) · Researchers who are women (% of headcount; 50 = parity)
Thailand 48.63 · world median 38.17
Highest 76.54 (Myanmar)
No earlier reading to compare
Harmonized Test Scores75th of 172position · derived426.6Harmonized test score (TIMSS-equivalent points; 300 = minimum, 625 = advanced attainment)2020
top 43% of 172 countries measured
World Bank Group · Harmonized test score (TIMSS-equivalent points; 300 = minimum, 625 = advanced attainment)
Thailand 426.6 · world median 414.32 (better)
Best in the world 575.27 (Singapore)
▲ +10 percentile points since 2010
Inbound Mobility Rate, Tertiary55th of 75position · derived2.026Inbound mobility rate, tertiary (%)2024
bottom 28% of 76 countries measured · 76 share 75 positions
UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS) · Inbound mobility rate, tertiary (%)
Thailand 2.026 · world median 5.494 (worse)
Best in the world 87.12 (San Marino)
▲ +8 percentile points since 2014
Learning Poverty73rd of 125position · derived · 1 = worst23.4210-year-olds who cannot read and understand a simple text (%)2023
top 42% of 125 countries measured
World Bank Group and UNESCO Institute for Statistics · 10-year-olds who cannot read and understand a simple text (%)
Thailand 23.42 · world median 34.02 (better)
Best in the world 2.331 (Ireland)
No earlier reading to compare
Learning-Adjusted Years of School66th of 172position · derived8.683Learning-adjusted years of school (0–14)2020
top 38% of 172 countries measured
World Bank Group · Learning-adjusted years of school (0–14)
Thailand 8.683 · world median 7.941 (better)
Best in the world 12.81 (Singapore)
▲ +14 percentile points since 2010
Mean Years of Schooling109th of 193position · derived9.04Mean years of schooling (adults 25+)2023
bottom 44% of 193 countries measured
UNDP Human Development Report Office · Mean years of schooling (adults 25+)
Thailand 9.04 · world median 9.933 (worse)
Best in the world 14.3 (Germany)
▲ +4 percentile points since 2013
Out-of-School Rate, Primary104th of 121position · derived · 1 = worst0.552Out-of-school rate, primary age (%)2024
top 14% of 121 countries measured
UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS) · Out-of-school rate, primary age (%)
Thailand 0.552 · world median 3.691 (better)
Best in the world 0.004 (United Arab Emirates)
▲ +39 percentile points since 2017
Outbound Mobility Ratio, Tertiarybottom 14%1.576Outbound mobility ratio, tertiary (% of tertiary enrolment at home)2023
bottom 14% of 117 countries measured
UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS) · Outbound mobility ratio, tertiary (% of tertiary enrolment at home)
Thailand 1.576 · world median 5.279
Highest 1,724 (Cook Islands)
No real change since 2013
PISA Mathematics Performance56th of 79position · derived393.95Mean mathematics score2022
bottom 29% of 79 countries measured
OECD · Mean mathematics score
Thailand 393.95 · world median 442.09 (worse)
Best in the world 574.66 (Singapore)
▲ +5 percentile points since 2012
PISA Reading Performance63rd of 79position · derived378.66Mean reading score2022
bottom 21% of 79 countries measured
OECD · Mean reading score
Thailand 378.66 · world median 440.35 (worse)
Best in the world 542.55 (Singapore)
▼ -6 percentile points since 2012
PISA Science Performance57th of 79position · derived409.26Mean science score2022
bottom 28% of 79 countries measured
OECD · Mean science score
Thailand 409.26 · world median 446.93 (worse)
Best in the world 561.43 (Singapore)
No real change since 2012
Pre-Primary Net Enrolment Rate48th of 120position · derived74.1Net enrolment rate, pre-primary (%)2024
top 39% of 120 countries measured
UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS) · Net enrolment rate, pre-primary (%)
Thailand 74.1 · world median 65.93 (better)
Best in the world 99.85 (Moldova)
▲ +5 percentile points since 2017
Primary Completion Rate52nd of 165position · derived99.22Primary completion rate (%)2025
top 31% of 165 countries measured
UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS) · Primary completion rate (%)
Thailand 99.22 · world median 97.43 (better)
Best in the world 100 (5 countries tied)
▲ +7 percentile points since 2015
School Life Expectancy38th of 77position · derived14.81School life expectancy, primary to tertiary (years)2024
top 49% of 77 countries measured
UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS) · School life expectancy, primary to tertiary (years)
Thailand 14.81 · world median 14.59 (better)
Best in the world 21.01 (Monaco)
▼ -23 percentile points since 2014
Secondary School Enrolment56th of 109position · derived92.51Gross secondary enrolment ratio (%)2024
bottom 49% of 109 countries measured
UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS) · Gross secondary enrolment ratio (%)
Thailand 92.51 · world median 93.19 (worse)
Best in the world 158.55 (Monaco)
▼ -47 percentile points since 2014
Tertiary Enrolment Ratio53rd of 95position · derived44.98Gross enrolment ratio, tertiary (%)2024
bottom 45% of 95 countries measured
UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS) · Gross enrolment ratio, tertiary (%)
Thailand 44.98 · world median 52.77 (worse)
Best in the world 141.86 (Macau)
▼ -12 percentile points since 2014
Upper Secondary Attainment76th of 95position · derived39.44Adults 25+ who completed upper secondary or higher (%)2023
bottom 20% of 95 countries measured
UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS) · Adults 25+ who completed upper secondary or higher (%)
Thailand 39.44 · world median 65.76 (worse)
Best in the world 97.89 (Belarus)
▲ +2 percentile points since 2013
Upper Secondary Completion Rate72nd of 164position · derived72.72Upper secondary completion rate (%)2025
top 44% of 164 countries measured
UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS) · Upper secondary completion rate (%)
Thailand 72.72 · world median 64.87 (better)
Best in the world 99.27 (South Korea)
▲ +5 percentile points since 2015
Youth Literacy Ratebottom 49%98.1715–24 year-olds who can read and write (%)2024
bottom 49% of 174 countries measured
UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS) · 15–24 year-olds who can read and write (%)
Thailand 98.17 · world median 98.22 (worse)
Best in the world 100 (6 countries tied)
No earlier reading to compare
Health & Wellbeing20
Births Attended by Skilled Health Staff39th of 86position · derived99.1Births attended by skilled health staff (%)2019
top 45% of 86 countries measured
UNICEF · Births attended by skilled health staff (%)
Thailand 99.1 · world median 98.8 (better)
Best in the world 100 (11 countries tied)
No real change since 2009
Children with Functional Difficultiesbottom 2%1.1Children aged 5-17 with a functional difficulty (%)2024
bottom 2% of 62 countries measured
UNICEF · Children aged 5-17 with a functional difficulty (%)
Thailand 1.1 · world median 13
Highest 35.2 (Afghanistan)
No earlier reading to compare
Dietary Energy Supply101st of 155position · derived2,815Dietary energy supply (kcal per person per day)2024
bottom 35% of 155 countries measured
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Dietary energy supply (kcal per person per day)
Thailand 2,815 · world median 2,982 (worse)
Best in the world 3,962 (United States)
▼ -7 percentile points since 2014
Exclusive Breastfeeding Under Six Months103rd of 136position · derived28.57Infants under 6 months exclusively breastfed (%)2024
bottom 24% of 136 countries measured
UNICEF · Infants under 6 months exclusively breastfed (%)
Thailand 28.57 · world median 40.74 (worse)
Best in the world 83.3 (Burundi)
No earlier reading to compare
Gender Inequality Index73rd of 172rank0.288GII (0 = full equality, 1 = maximum inequality)2023
top 42% of 172 countries measured
UNDP Human Development Report Office · GII (0 = full equality, 1 = maximum inequality)
Thailand 0.288 · world median 0.351 (better)
Best in the world 0.003 (Denmark)
▲ +4 percentile points since 2013
Global Multidimensional Poverty Index101st of 109position · derived · 1 = worst0.002MPI (0–1)2025
top 7% of 109 countries measured
Oxford Poverty and Human Development Initiative (OPHI) · MPI (0–1)
Thailand 0.002 · world median 0.039 (better)
Best in the world 0 (Serbia)
No real change since 2018
Global Violent Deaths146th of 206position · derived · 1 = worst1.54Violent deaths per 100,000 people2021
top 30% of 209 countries measured · 209 share 206 positions
Small Arms Survey · Violent deaths per 100,000 people
Thailand 1.54 · world median 4.02 (better)
Best in the world 0 (4 countries tied)
▲ +27 percentile points since 2011
Human Capital Index63rd of 172position · derived0.609HCI score (0–1)2020
top 36% of 172 countries measured
World Bank Group · HCI score (0–1)
Thailand 0.609 · world median 0.564 (better)
Best in the world 0.879 (Singapore)
▲ +20 percentile points since 2010
Human Development Index76th of 193rank0.798HDI score (0–1)2023
top 39% of 193 countries measured
UNDP Human Development Report Office · HDI score (0–1)
Thailand 0.798 · world median 0.762 (better)
Best in the world 0.972 (Iceland)
▲ +8 percentile points since 2013
Infant Mortality Rate132nd of 200position · derived · 1 = worst7.729Deaths before age one (per 1,000 live births)2024
top 34% of 200 countries measured
UN Inter-agency Group for Child Mortality Estimation (UN IGME) · Deaths before age one (per 1,000 live births)
Thailand 7.729 · world median 12.26 (better)
Best in the world 1.214 (San Marino)
No real change since 2014
INFORM Severity Index58th of 81position · derived · 1 = worst2.5INFORM Severity (1–5, most severe crisis)2025
top 28% of 81 countries measured
ACAPS · INFORM Severity (1–5, most severe crisis)
Thailand 2.5 · world median 3.1 (better)
Best in the world 1.3 (Trinidad and Tobago)
▼ -18 percentile points since 2020
Life Expectancy at Age 6549th of 222position · derived19.6Further years a 65-year-old would live at current death rates2023
top 22% of 222 countries measured
UN DESA Population Division · Further years a 65-year-old would live at current death rates
Thailand 19.6 · world median 16.39 (better)
Best in the world 23.21 (Monaco)
No real change since 2013
Life Expectancy at Birth90th of 222position · derived76.41Years a newborn would live at current death rates2023
top 40% of 222 countries measured
UN DESA Population Division · Years a newborn would live at current death rates
Thailand 76.41 · world median 74.63 (better)
Best in the world 86.37 (Monaco)
▼ -5 percentile points since 2013
Maternal Mortality Ratio113th of 195position · derived · 1 = worst34.45Maternal deaths per 100,000 live births2023
top 42% of 195 countries measured
UN Maternal Mortality Estimation Inter-Agency Group (MMEIG) · Maternal deaths per 100,000 live births
Thailand 34.45 · world median 46.65 (better)
Best in the world 0.11 (Cook Islands)
No real change since 2013
Pesticide Use per Hectare162nd of 178position · derived0.15Pesticide use (kg per hectare of cropland)2024
bottom 10% of 181 countries measured · 181 share 178 positions
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Pesticide use (kg per hectare of cropland)
Thailand 0.15 · world median 1.73
Highest 37.72 (Antigua and Barbuda)
▼ -29 percentile points since 2014
Prevalence of Severe Food Insecurity123rd of 127position · derived · 1 = worst0.8Population in severe food insecurity (%)2023
top 8% of 133 countries measured · 133 share 127 positions
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Population in severe food insecurity (%)
Thailand 0.8 · world median 4.7 (better)
Best in the world 0 (7 countries tied)
▲ +2 percentile points since 2018
Prevalence of Undernourishment89th of 104position · derived · 1 = worst4.6Population undernourished (%)2023
top 46% of 165 countries measured · 165 share 104 positions
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Population undernourished (%)
Thailand 4.6 · world median 5.2 (better)
Best in the world 2.5 (62 countries tied)
▲ +18 percentile points since 2013
Stunting Prevalence in Children Under Five91st of 162position · derived · 1 = worst12.45Children under 5 who are stunted (%)2024
top 44% of 162 countries measured
UNICEF, WHO and World Bank Group (Joint Malnutrition Estimates) · Children under 5 who are stunted (%)
Thailand 12.45 · world median 13.8 (better)
Best in the world 0.518 (Latvia)
No earlier reading to compare
Under-Five Mortality Rate133rd of 200position · derived · 1 = worst8.963Deaths before age five (per 1,000 live births)2024
top 34% of 200 countries measured
UN Inter-agency Group for Child Mortality Estimation (UN IGME) · Deaths before age five (per 1,000 live births)
Thailand 8.963 · world median 14.54 (better)
Best in the world 1.26 (San Marino)
▲ +3 percentile points since 2014
Violent Discipline of Children80th of 90position · derived · 1 = worst53.8Children aged 1-14 experiencing violent discipline (%)2025
top 11% of 90 countries measured
UNICEF · Children aged 1-14 experiencing violent discipline (%)
Thailand 53.8 · world median 75.8 (better)
Best in the world 37.6 (Qatar)
No earlier reading to compare
Development & Human Capital12
Access to Electricitytop 28%100Population with electricity access (%)2024
top 28% of 215 countries measured
World Bank Group · Population with electricity access (%)
Thailand 100 · world median 100
Best in the world 100 (122 countries tied)
▲ +21 percentile points since 2014
Cereal Yield90th of 179position · derived3,072Cereal yield (kg per hectare)2023
top 50% of 179 countries measured
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Cereal yield (kg per hectare)
Thailand 3,072 · world median 3,072
Best in the world 29,147 (Oman)
▼ -6 percentile points since 2013
Child Marriage74th of 143position · derived · 1 = worst17Women 20–24 married before 18 (%)2025
top 49% of 145 countries measured · 145 share 143 positions
UNICEF · Women 20–24 married before 18 (%)
Thailand 17 · world median 17.1 (better)
Best in the world 0 (3 countries tied)
No earlier reading to compare
Coefficient of Human Inequality99th of 169position · derived · 1 = worst15Coefficient of Human Inequality (%)2023
top 42% of 169 countries measured
UNDP Human Development Report Office · Coefficient of Human Inequality (%)
Thailand 15 · world median 17.05 (better)
Best in the world 4.865 (Slovenia)
▼ -3 percentile points since 2013
Gender Development Index27th of 184position · derived1.008Gender Development Index (1.000 = parity)2023
top 16% of 184 countries measured
UNDP Human Development Report Office · Gender Development Index (1.000 = parity)
Thailand 1.008 · world median 0.971 (better)
Best in the world 1 (2 countries tied)
▼ -7 percentile points since 2013
Inequality-adjusted Human Development Index66th of 169position · derived0.677IHDI (0–1)2023
top 39% of 169 countries measured
UNDP Human Development Report Office · IHDI (0–1)
Thailand 0.677 · world median 0.609 (better)
Best in the world 0.923 (Iceland)
▲ +3 percentile points since 2013
Net Official Development Assistance Received128th of 130position · derived0.017Net ODA received (% of GNI)2023
bottom 2% of 130 countries measured
OECD Development Assistance Committee · Net ODA received (% of GNI)
Thailand 0.017 · world median 2.579
Highest 101.78 (Tuvalu)
No real change since 2013
Planetary pressures-adjusted HDI46th of 156position · derived0.726PHDI (0–1)2023
top 30% of 156 countries measured
UNDP Human Development Report Office · PHDI (0–1)
Thailand 0.726 · world median 0.678 (better)
Best in the world 0.827 (United Kingdom)
▲ +9 percentile points since 2013
Poverty Gap at $3.00 a Day58th of 59position · derived · 1 = worst0.001Poverty gap at $3.00 a day, 2021 PPP (%)2023
top 3% of 60 countries measured · 60 share 59 positions
World Bank Group · Poverty gap at $3.00 a day, 2021 PPP (%)
Thailand 0.001 · world median 0.345 (better)
Best in the world 0 (2 countries tied)
▲ +12 percentile points since 2013
Poverty Headcount Ratio at $3.00 a Day58th of 58position · derived · 1 = worst0Population below $3.00 a day, 2021 PPP (%)2023
top 2% of 60 countries measured · 60 share 58 positions
World Bank Group · Population below $3.00 a day, 2021 PPP (%)
Thailand 0 · world median 0.93 (better)
Best in the world 0 (3 countries tied)
▲ +27 percentile points since 2013
Poverty Headcount Ratio at $8.30 a Day29th of 59position · derived · 1 = worst9.86Population below $8.30 a day, 2021 PPP (%)2023
bottom 47% of 60 countries measured · 60 share 59 positions
World Bank Group · Population below $8.30 a day, 2021 PPP (%)
Thailand 9.86 · world median 7.82 (worse)
Best in the world 0.07 (2 countries tied)
▲ +8 percentile points since 2013
Prosperity Gap30th of 60position · derived · 1 = worst1.926Average factor incomes must rise by to reach $28 a day2023
bottom 49% of 60 countries measured
World Bank Group · Average factor incomes must rise by to reach $28 a day
Thailand 1.926 · world median 1.754 (worse)
Best in the world 0.406 (Luxembourg)
▲ +5 percentile points since 2013
Environment & Sustainability22
Agricultural Emissions16th of 193position · derived91,810Farm-gate emissions (kt CO₂eq)2023
top 8% of 198 countries measured · 198 share 193 positions
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Farm-gate emissions (kt CO₂eq)
Thailand 91,810 · world median 8,635
Highest 1,044,508 (India)
No real change since 2013
Agricultural Land84th of 209position · derived43.8Agricultural land (% of land area)2023
top 40% of 209 countries measured
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Agricultural land (% of land area)
Thailand 43.8 · world median 37.96
Highest 86.48 (Côte d’Ivoire)
No real change since 2013
Arable Land per Person52nd of 206position · derived0.221Arable land (hectares per person)2023
top 25% of 206 countries measured
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Arable land (hectares per person)
Thailand 0.221 · world median 0.109
Highest 1.459 (Kazakhstan)
No real change since 2013
Carbon Intensity of Electricity69th of 193position · derived · 1 = worst555.41Carbon intensity (gCO₂e per kWh generated)2024
bottom 35% of 193 countries measured
Ember · Carbon intensity (gCO₂e per kWh generated)
Thailand 555.41 · world median 468.81 (worse)
Best in the world 23.49 (Ethiopia)
▼ -5 percentile points since 2014
Climate Vulnerability (ND-GAIN)92nd of 190rank0.443ND-GAIN Vulnerability (0–1, where 1 is the most vulnerable)2024
top 48% of 190 countries measured
Notre Dame Global Adaptation Initiative (ND-GAIN), University of Notre Dame · ND-GAIN Vulnerability (0–1, where 1 is the most vulnerable)
Thailand 0.443 · world median 0.45 (better)
Best in the world 0.263 (Norway)
▼ -2 percentile points since 2014
CO₂ Emissions per Capita91st of 210position · derived · 1 = worst3.736Fossil CO₂ (tonnes per person)2024
bottom 43% of 210 countries measured
Global Carbon Project · Fossil CO₂ (tonnes per person)
Thailand 3.736 · world median 3.21 (worse)
Best in the world 0.054 (DR Congo)
No real change since 2014
Ecological Footprint57th of 126position · derived · 1 = worst2.462Ecological Footprint (global hectares per person)2025
bottom 45% of 126 countries measured
Global Footprint Network · Ecological Footprint (global hectares per person)
Thailand 2.462 · world median 2.296 (worse)
Best in the world 0.514 (Yemen)
▼ -9 percentile points since 2015
Energy Intensity of GDP (PPP)bottom 24%4.08Energy use per dollar of GDP (thousand Btu per US$ at PPP)2024
bottom 24% of 192 countries measured
U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) · Energy use per dollar of GDP (thousand Btu per US$ at PPP)
Thailand 4.08 · world median 2.738 (worse)
Best in the world 0.666 (Chad)
No real change since 2014
Fertilizer Consumption per Hectare21st of 188position · derived287.33Fertilizer consumption (kg per hectare of arable land)2023
top 11% of 191 countries measured · 191 share 188 positions
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Fertilizer consumption (kg per hectare of arable land)
Thailand 287.33 · world median 87.36
Highest 2,926 (Malaysia)
▲ +18 percentile points since 2013
Forest Area79th of 210position · derived38.69Forest area (% of land area)2023
top 37% of 213 countries measured · 213 share 210 positions
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Forest area (% of land area)
Thailand 38.69 · world median 31.08
Highest 94.45 (Suriname)
No real change since 2013
Internal Displacements by Disaster49th of 160position · derived · 1 = worst41,000New displacements by disaster (people)2024
bottom 30% of 160 countries measured
Internal Displacement Monitoring Centre (IDMC) · New displacements by disaster (people)
Thailand 41,000 · world median 4,750 (worse)
Best in the world 1 (Serbia)
No real change since 2014
Land Under Cereal Production13th of 179position · derived12,544,291Land under cereal production (hectares)2023
top 7% of 180 countries measured · 180 share 179 positions
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Land under cereal production (hectares)
Thailand 12,544,291 · world median 689,278
Highest 103,715,108 (India)
No real change since 2013
Livestock Density118th of 188position · derived0.38Livestock units per hectare of agricultural land2023
bottom 36% of 188 countries measured
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Livestock units per hectare of agricultural land
Thailand 0.38 · world median 0.535
Highest 43.97 (Singapore)
No real change since 2013
Low-Carbon Share of Electricity Generation141st of 190position · derived14.84Low-carbon sources (% of electricity generated)2024
bottom 27% of 193 countries measured · 193 share 190 positions
Ember · Low-carbon sources (% of electricity generated)
Thailand 14.84 · world median 35.66 (worse)
Best in the world 100 (7 countries tied)
▼ -6 percentile points since 2014
ND-GAIN Country Index106th of 190rank45.37ND-GAIN Index (0–100, where 100 is best placed to adapt)2024
bottom 44% of 190 countries measured
Notre Dame Global Adaptation Initiative (ND-GAIN), University of Notre Dame · ND-GAIN Index (0–100, where 100 is best placed to adapt)
Thailand 45.37 · world median 47.44 (worse)
Best in the world 71.85 (Norway)
▼ -19 percentile points since 2014
Organic Agricultural Area98th of 150position · derived0.31Organic share of agricultural land (%)2024
bottom 37% of 156 countries measured · 156 share 150 positions
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Organic share of agricultural land (%)
Thailand 0.31 · world median 0.725 (worse)
Best in the world 86.38 (Samoa)
▲ +3 percentile points since 2014
Renewable Internal Freshwater Resources per Capita81st of 181position · derived3,130Renewable internal freshwater (cubic metres per person)2022
top 44% of 181 countries measured
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Renewable internal freshwater (cubic metres per person)
Thailand 3,130 · world median 2,528 (better)
Best in the world 445,023 (Iceland)
No real change since 2012
Renewable Share of Electricity Generation136th of 190position · derived14.84Renewables (% of electricity generated)2024
bottom 30% of 193 countries measured · 193 share 190 positions
Ember · Renewables (% of electricity generated)
Thailand 14.84 · world median 31.14 (worse)
Best in the world 100 (7 countries tied)
▼ -4 percentile points since 2014
Water Stress64th of 177position · derived · 1 = worst21.48Freshwater withdrawal as a share of available resources (%)2023
bottom 36% of 177 countries measured
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Freshwater withdrawal as a share of available resources (%)
Thailand 21.48 · world median 10 (worse)
Best in the world 0.03 (Republic of the Congo)
▼ -5 percentile points since 2013
Water Withdrawal by Sector28th of 171position · derived90.37Freshwater withdrawn for agriculture (% of total)2022
top 16% of 173 countries measured · 173 share 171 positions
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Freshwater withdrawn for agriculture (% of total)
Thailand 90.37 · world median 62.14
Highest 99.48 (Somalia)
No real change since 2012
Wind and Solar Share of Electricity Generationbottom 44%4.416Wind and solar (% of electricity generated)2024
bottom 44% of 193 countries measured
Ember · Wind and solar (% of electricity generated)
Thailand 4.416 · world median 5.769 (worse)
Best in the world 69.12 (Denmark)
▼ -23 percentile points since 2014
World Risk Index24th of 193position · derived · 1 = worst20.03WorldRiskIndex score (0–100, where 100 is the most at risk)2025
bottom 12% of 193 countries measured
Institute for International Law of Peace and Armed Conflict (IFHV), Ruhr University Bochum · WorldRiskIndex score (0–100, where 100 is the most at risk)
Thailand 20.03 · world median 4.17 (worse)
Best in the world 0.18 (Monaco)
No real change since 2015
Gender & Equality4
Sex Ratio at Birthtop 21%106.4Male births per 100 female births2023
top 21% of 222 countries measured
UN DESA Population Division · Male births per 100 female births
Thailand 106.4 · world median 105.1
Highest 116.3 (Liechtenstein)
No real change since 2013
Social Institutions and Gender Index45th of 140position · derived · 1 = worst33.9SIGI score (0 = no discrimination, 100 = absolute)2023
bottom 32% of 140 countries measured
OECD · SIGI score (0 = no discrimination, 100 = absolute)
Thailand 33.9 · world median 25.2 (worse)
Best in the world 6.7 (Norway)
No earlier reading to compare
Women's Political Empowerment Index115th of 176position · derived0.688Women's political empowerment index (0–1)2025
bottom 35% of 176 countries measured
V-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · Women's political empowerment index (0–1)
Thailand 0.688 · world median 0.772 (worse)
Best in the world 0.954 (Denmark)
▲ +4 percentile points since 2015
Democracy & Civil Liberties8
Deliberative Democracy Index121st of 176position · derived0.193Deliberative democracy index (0–1)2025
bottom 31% of 176 countries measured
V-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · Deliberative democracy index (0–1)
Thailand 0.193 · world median 0.339 (worse)
Best in the world 0.867 (Denmark)
▲ +30 percentile points since 2015
Egalitarian Democracy Index103rd of 176position · derived0.247Egalitarian democracy index (0–1)2025
bottom 42% of 176 countries measured
V-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · Egalitarian democracy index (0–1)
Thailand 0.247 · world median 0.321 (worse)
Best in the world 0.876 (Denmark)
▲ +27 percentile points since 2015
Freedom of Expression and Alternative Sources of Information Index109th of 176position · derived0.587Freedom of expression index (0–1)2025
bottom 38% of 176 countries measured
V-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · Freedom of expression index (0–1)
Thailand 0.587 · world median 0.693 (worse)
Best in the world 0.98 (Denmark)
▲ +21 percentile points since 2015
Government Censorship of the Media127th of 176position · derived-0.505Original latent estimate (≈ −3 to +3.5); higher = less censorship2025
bottom 28% of 176 countries measured
V-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · Original latent estimate (≈ −3 to +3.5); higher = less censorship
Thailand -0.505 · world median 0.565 (worse)
Best in the world 3.489 (Belgium)
▲ +25 percentile points since 2015
Government Internet Shutdowns95th of 176position · derived0.928Original latent estimate (≈ −4 to +2); higher = fewer shutdowns2025
bottom 46% of 176 countries measured
V-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · Original latent estimate (≈ −4 to +2); higher = fewer shutdowns
Thailand 0.928 · world median 1.023 (worse)
Best in the world 2.081 (Spain)
No real change since 2015
Military Dimension Indexbottom 24%0.25Military dimension index (0–1; higher = larger military role)2025
bottom 24% of 176 countries measured
V-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · Military dimension index (0–1; higher = larger military role)
Thailand 0.25 · world median 0.1 (worse)
Best in the world 0 (76 countries tied)
▲ +23 percentile points since 2015
Participatory Democracy Index119th of 176position · derived0.186Participatory democracy index (0–1)2025
bottom 33% of 176 countries measured
V-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · Participatory democracy index (0–1)
Thailand 0.186 · world median 0.298 (worse)
Best in the world 0.785 (Switzerland)
▲ +23 percentile points since 2015
Physical Violence Index142nd of 176position · derived0.344Freedom from political killings and torture (0–1)2025
bottom 19% of 176 countries measured
V-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · Freedom from political killings and torture (0–1)
Thailand 0.344 · world median 0.79 (worse)
Best in the world 0.989 (2 countries tied)
▲ +9 percentile points since 2015
Peace & Security6
Deaths in Organized Violence37th of 59position · derived · 1 = worst122Deaths in organized violence (people)2025
bottom 18% of 196 countries measured · 196 share 59 positions
Uppsala Conflict Data Program (UCDP) · Deaths in organized violence (people)
Thailand 122 · world median 0 (worse)
Best in the world 0 (138 countries tied)
No real change since 2015
Global Militarisation Index67th of 149rank · 1 = worst109.29GMI score (higher means a heavier military weight)2023
bottom 45% of 149 countries measured
Bonn International Centre for Conflict Studies (BICC) · GMI score (higher means a heavier military weight)
Thailand 109.29 · world median 100.66 (worse)
Best in the world 3.512 (Haiti)
▲ +7 percentile points since 2013
INFORM Risk Index60th of 191position · derived · 1 = worst4.9INFORM Risk score (0–10, where 10 is the highest risk)2025
bottom 32% of 191 countries measured
European Commission Joint Research Centre, with the Inter-Agency Standing Committee · INFORM Risk score (0–10, where 10 is the highest risk)
Thailand 4.9 · world median 3.7 (worse)
Best in the world 0.7 (Singapore)
No real change since 2016
Political Stability and Absence of Violence163rd of 211position · derived-0.56Political Stability estimate (−2.5 to 2.5)2025
bottom 23% of 211 countries measured
World Bank Group · Political Stability estimate (−2.5 to 2.5)
Thailand -0.56 · world median 0.171 (worse)
Best in the world 1.563 (Andorra)
▲ +12 percentile points since 2015
Political Violence by Non-State Actors73rd of 171position · derived · 1 = worst-0.411Original latent estimate (≈ −3.5 to +4); higher = more violence2025
bottom 42% of 171 countries measured
V-Dem Institute, University of Gothenburg · Original latent estimate (≈ −3.5 to +4); higher = more violence
Thailand -0.411 · world median -0.661 (worse)
Best in the world -3.182 (Luxembourg)
▲ +19 percentile points since 2015
Refugees by Country of Originbottom 37%327Refugees under UNHCR's mandate from this country, end of year (people)2025
bottom 37% of 202 countries measured
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency · Refugees under UNHCR's mandate from this country, end of year (people)
Thailand 327 · world median 1,272
Highest 5,224,131 (Ukraine)
▲ +3 percentile points since 2015
Risk & Resilience2
Asylum-Seekers by Country of Asylumtop 47%2,880Asylum-seekers awaiting a decision, end of year (people)2025
top 47% of 177 countries measured
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency · Asylum-seekers awaiting a decision, end of year (people)
Thailand 2,880 · world median 1,836
Highest 3,718,945 (United States)
▼ -26 percentile points since 2015
Refugee Population by Country of Asylumtop 30%84,017Refugees under UNHCR's mandate hosted, end of year (people)2025
top 30% of 177 countries measured
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency · Refugees under UNHCR's mandate hosted, end of year (people)
Thailand 84,017 · world median 12,269
Highest 2,655,191 (Germany)
▼ -11 percentile points since 2015
Mobility & Trade4
Average Time to Clear Exports Through Customs137th of 174position · derived · 1 = worst2.603Average time to clear exports through customs (days)2025
top 22% of 175 countries measured · 175 share 174 positions
World Bank Group · Average time to clear exports through customs (days)
Thailand 2.603 · world median 4.456 (better)
Best in the world 1 (2 countries tied)
No earlier reading to compare
Cereal Import Dependency Ratiobottom 14%-18.5Share of the cereal supply that is imported (%)2022
bottom 14% of 161 countries measured
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) · Share of the cereal supply that is imported (%)
Thailand -18.5 · world median 42.8
Highest 100 (16 countries tied)
▲ +5 percentile points since 2012
Cost of Sending Remittances71st of 93position · derived · 1 = worst2.024Average cost of sending $200 home (% of the amount)2023
top 24% of 93 countries measured
World Bank Group · Average cost of sending $200 home (% of the amount)
Thailand 2.024 · world median 3.225 (better)
Best in the world -49.69 (Malawi)
▲ +63 percentile points since 2016
Net Migration Ratetop 39%0.274Net migrants per 1,000 population2023
top 39% of 222 countries measured
UN DESA Population Division · Net migrants per 1,000 population
Thailand 0.274 · world median -0.133
Highest 39.62 (South Sudan)
▼ -5 percentile points since 2013
Poverty & Inequality3
Median Daily Income or Consumption per Person36th of 60position · derived16.35Median income or consumption per person, 2021 PPP dollars a day2023
bottom 41% of 60 countries measured
World Bank Group · Median income or consumption per person, 2021 PPP dollars a day
Thailand 16.35 · world median 22.76 (worse)
Best in the world 89.49 (Luxembourg)
▲ +4 percentile points since 2013
Poverty Headcount at National Poverty Linesbottom 4%5.4Population below the national poverty line (%)2025
bottom 4% of 160 countries measured
World Bank Group · Population below the national poverty line (%)
Thailand 5.4 · world median 21.8
Highest 82.3 (South Sudan)
No earlier reading to compare
Societal Poverty Rate35th of 60position · derived · 1 = worst15.86Population below the societal poverty line, 2021 PPP (%)2023
top 42% of 60 countries measured
World Bank Group · Population below the societal poverty line, 2021 PPP (%)
Thailand 15.86 · world median 17.2 (better)
Best in the world 7 (Slovenia)
▲ +6 percentile points since 2013
Money & Public Finance1
Short-Term Share of External Debtbottom 4%36.17Short-term debt (% of total external debt)2024
bottom 4% of 118 countries measured
World Bank Group · Short-term debt (% of total external debt)
Thailand 36.17 · world median 9.376 (worse)
Best in the world 0 (5 countries tied)
No real change since 2014
Energy4
Net Electricity Imports (share of generation)top 16%16.24Net electricity imports (% of domestic generation)2024
top 16% of 193 countries measured
Ember · Net electricity imports (% of domestic generation)
Thailand 16.24 · world median 0
Highest 707.07 (Palestine)
▲ +8 percentile points since 2014
Primary Energy Consumption per Capitatop 35%75.97Energy use per person (million Btu)2024
top 35% of 192 countries measured
U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) · Energy use per person (million Btu)
Thailand 75.97 · world median 49.5
Highest 766.07 (Qatar)
No real change since 2014
RISE Energy Efficiency Policy Scoretop 24%69.54Energy efficiency policy score (0–100)2023
top 24% of 140 countries measured
World Bank Group (ESMAP) · Energy efficiency policy score (0–100)
Thailand 69.54 · world median 48.23 (better)
Best in the world 95.93 (South Korea)
▲ +9 percentile points since 2013
RISE Renewable Energy Policy Scoretop 31%49.59Renewable energy policy score (0–100)2023
top 31% of 140 countries measured
World Bank Group (ESMAP) · Renewable energy policy score (0–100)
Thailand 49.59 · world median 33.26 (better)
Best in the world 89.52 (Denmark)
▲ +35 percentile points since 2013
Digital & Technology2
Mobile Phone Ownership65th of 140position · derived92.08Adults who own a mobile phone (% of population aged 15+)2024
top 46% of 140 countries measured
World Bank Group · Adults who own a mobile phone (% of population aged 15+)
Thailand 92.08 · world median 91.68 (better)
Best in the world 100 (Libya)
No earlier reading to compare
Smartphone Ownership33rd of 140position · derived87.82Adults whose main mobile phone is a smartphone (% of population aged 15+)2024
top 23% of 140 countries measured
World Bank Group · Adults whose main mobile phone is a smartphone (% of population aged 15+)
Thailand 87.82 · world median 78.78 (better)
Best in the world 97.36 (Sweden)
No earlier reading to compare
People & Population10
Crude Birth Ratebottom 12%8.245Births per 1,000 population2023
bottom 12% of 222 countries measured
UN DESA Population Division · Births per 1,000 population
Thailand 8.245 · world median 13.79
Highest 46.36 (Central African Republic)
▼ -10 percentile points since 2013
Crude Death Ratetop 30%8.888Deaths per 1,000 population2023
top 30% of 222 countries measured
UN DESA Population Division · Deaths per 1,000 population
Thailand 8.888 · world median 7.303
Highest 25.58 (Vatican City)
▲ +33 percentile points since 2013
Median Age of the Populationtop 22%39.66Median age (years)2023
top 22% of 222 countries measured
UN DESA Population Division · Median age (years)
Thailand 39.66 · world median 31.52
Highest 59.63 (Vatican City)
▲ +7 percentile points since 2013
Population Aged 65 and Overtop 30%14.72Share of the total population aged 65 and over (%)2023
top 30% of 222 countries measured
UN DESA Population Division · Share of the total population aged 65 and over (%)
Thailand 14.72 · world median 8.32
Highest 44.7 (Vatican City)
▲ +4 percentile points since 2013
Population Densitytop 38%140.35People per square kilometre of land2023
top 38% of 222 countries measured
UN DESA Population Division · People per square kilometre of land
Thailand 140.35 · world median 96.92
Highest 26,145 (Monaco)
▼ -2 percentile points since 2013
Population Growth Ratebottom 20%-0.037Population growth (% per year)2023
bottom 20% of 222 countries measured
UN DESA Population Division · Population growth (% per year)
Thailand -0.037 · world median 0.888
Highest 5.862 (South Sudan)
▼ -13 percentile points since 2013
Population Under Age 15bottom 14%15.09Share of the total population aged 0–14 (%)2023
bottom 14% of 222 countries measured
UN DESA Population Division · Share of the total population aged 0–14 (%)
Thailand 15.09 · world median 22.71
Highest 49.17 (Central African Republic)
▼ -13 percentile points since 2013
Sex Ratio of the Total Populationbottom 24%95.1Males per 100 females2023
bottom 24% of 222 countries measured
UN DESA Population Division · Males per 100 females
Thailand 95.1 · world median 98.48
Highest 251.08 (Qatar)
▼ -12 percentile points since 2013
Total Dependency Ratiobottom 12%42.47People aged 0–14 and 65+ per 100 people aged 15–642023
bottom 12% of 222 countries measured
UN DESA Population Division · People aged 0–14 and 65+ per 100 people aged 15–64
Thailand 42.47 · world median 54.73
Highest 105.18 (Central African Republic)
No real change since 2013
Total Fertility Ratebottom 9%1.212Live births per woman2023
bottom 9% of 222 countries measured
UN DESA Population Division · Live births per woman
Thailand 1.212 · world median 1.962
Highest 6.132 (Somalia)
▼ -8 percentile points since 2013
Not currently covered
The newest edition of these reports does not include Thailand. Usually the publisher does not cover it; sometimes it has dropped out of a ranking it used to appear in.
- Agricultural Irrigated Land
- Business Ready: Operational Efficiency
- Business Ready: Public Services
- Business Ready: Regulatory Framework
- Country Policy and Institutional Assessment
- Female Genital Mutilation Prevalence
- Global Report on Food Crises
- GNI per Capita (PPP) · last seen 2021
- Government Funding per Primary Student · last seen 2013
- Informal Employment Rate
- Nuclear Share of Electricity Generation
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Sources
- Statistics: 38 publishers, each named beside its numbers, with every edition and licence on the datasets pages.
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Nations Inquiry (2026). Thailand: country statistics, rankings and trends. https://nationsinquiry.com/countries/thailand