Thailand economy graph showing purchasing power parity (PPP) growth from 1990 to today. Purchasing power parity adjusts the size of the economy to relevant price levels, i.e. measuring the price of specific goods in different countries and adjusting GDP accordingly.
Thailand’s GDP per capita (PPP) in 2023 was approximately $21,113, about 119% of the global average, reflecting its status as an emerging economy in Southeast Asia. Its economy is powered by manufacturing, electronics, agriculture (especially rice), and tourism.
Thailand GDP PPP Statistics by Year
| Year | GDP, Purchasing Power Parity (PPP) |
| 2000 | 459.3 |
| 2001 | 485.8 |
| 2002 | 523.7 |
| 2003 | 572.4 |
| 2004 | 624.8 |
| 2005 | 671.3 |
| 2006 | 726.4 |
| 2007 | 786.6 |
| 2008 | 815.6 |
| 2009 | 815.0 |
| 2010 | 886.9 |
| 2011 | 912.8 |
| 2012 | 1,014.9 |
| 2013 | 1,062.8 |
| 2014 | 1,078.9 |
| 2015 | 1,113.9 |
| 2016 | 1,181.3 |
| 2017 | 1,250.5 |
| 2018 | 1,347.3 |
| 2019 | 1,427.8 |
| 2020 | 1,372.9 |
| 2021 | 1,452.0 |
| 2022 | 1,595.6 |
| 2023 | 1,686.4 |
| 2024 | 1,771.1 |
| 2025 (Est.) | 1,850.0 |
| 2026 (Est.) | 1,930.0 |