Domestic general government health expenditure … US capita current in Thailand
Thailand: Domestic general government health expenditure … US capita current was 254.29 current US$ in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Domestic general government health expenditure per capita in Thailand, 2000–2023
Source: Global Health Expenditure Database, updated December 12th, 2025, World Health Organization (WHO). Measured in current US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for domestic general government health expenditure per capita in Thailand is 254.29 current US$, measured in 2023.
The figure is down 5.5% on the previous year and up 61.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, domestic general government health expenditure per capita in Thailand peaked at 268.96 current US$ in 2022 and was at its lowest, 31.47 current US$, in 2001.
Thailand ranks 96th of 193 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Domestic general government health expenditure … US capita current in Thailand, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 34.33 current US$ | — |
| 2001 | 31.47 current US$ | -8.4% |
| 2002 | 43.39 current US$ | +37.9% |
| 2003 | 48.02 current US$ | +10.7% |
| 2004 | 53.16 current US$ | +10.7% |
| 2005 | 57.73 current US$ | +8.6% |
| 2006 | 74.3 current US$ | +28.7% |
| 2007 | 94.6 current US$ | +27.3% |
| 2008 | 112.35 current US$ | +18.8% |
| 2009 | 109.46 current US$ | -2.6% |
| 2010 | 124.39 current US$ | +13.6% |
| 2011 | 146.54 current US$ | +17.8% |
| 2012 | 153.46 current US$ | +4.7% |
| 2013 | 157.84 current US$ | +2.9% |
| 2014 | 161.77 current US$ | +2.5% |
| 2015 | 156.37 current US$ | -3.3% |
| 2016 | 166.34 current US$ | +6.4% |
| 2017 | 177.99 current US$ | +7.0% |
| 2018 | 194.68 current US$ | +9.4% |
| 2019 | 206.6 current US$ | +6.1% |
| 2020 | 214.18 current US$ | +3.7% |
| 2021 | 255.93 current US$ | +19.5% |
| 2022 | 268.96 current US$ | +5.1% |
| 2023 | 254.29 current US$ | -5.5% |
Thailand compared with similar countries
- Thailand's 254.29 current US$ is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 287.52 current US$, 88% of the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Thailand's 254.29 current US$ is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 186.84 current US$, 1.4× the median. (29 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 65.88 current US$ | 31.47 current US$ | 112.35 current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 164.6 current US$ | 124.39 current US$ | 206.6 current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 248.34 current US$ | 214.18 current US$ | 268.96 current US$ | 4 |
Countries ranked near Thailand
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- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate -2.01 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per capita 0.0201 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate -1.97 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, per capita 0.0214 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is domestic general government health expenditure per capita in Thailand?
- Domestic general government health expenditure per capita in Thailand was 254.29 current US$ in 2023, according to Global Health Expenditure Database, updated December 12th, 2025, World Health Organization (WHO).
- What is the highest domestic general government health expenditure per capita recorded in Thailand?
- The highest recorded value was 268.96 current US$ in 2022.
- What is the lowest domestic general government health expenditure per capita recorded in Thailand?
- The lowest recorded value was 31.47 current US$ in 2001.
- How does Thailand rank for domestic general government health expenditure per capita?
- Thailand ranks 96th out of 193 countries with data for 2023.
- Is domestic general government health expenditure per capita rising or falling in Thailand?
- Over the last ten years it is up 61.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Thailand data come from?
- The figures come from Global Health Expenditure Database, updated December 12th, 2025, World Health Organization (WHO), published as part of Domestic general government health expenditure per capita (current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Public expenditure on health from domestic sources per capita expressed in current US dollars.