Tax revenue per capita and public health spending per capita in Thailand
Thailand: Tax revenue per capita and public health spending per capita was 830.82 current international $ in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Tax revenue per capita and public health spending per capita in Thailand, 2000–2023
Source: Global Health Expenditure Database, WHO, via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in current international $.
Analysis
The most recent figure for tax revenue per capita and public health spending per capita in Thailand is 830.82 current international $, measured in 2023.
That represents a change of down 3.9% on the previous year and up 108.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, tax revenue per capita and public health spending per capita in Thailand peaked at 864.98 current international $ in 2022 and was at its lowest, 124.75 current international $, in 2000.
Thailand ranks 80th 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.
Tax revenue per capita and public health spending per capita in Thailand, year by year
| Year | current international $ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 124.75 current international $ | — |
| 2001 | 127.06 current international $ | +1.9% |
| 2002 | 169.19 current international $ | +33.2% |
| 2003 | 180.5 current international $ | +6.7% |
| 2004 | 192.1 current international $ | +6.4% |
| 2005 | 204.71 current international $ | +6.6% |
| 2006 | 243.38 current international $ | +18.9% |
| 2007 | 283 current international $ | +16.3% |
| 2008 | 314.49 current international $ | +11.1% |
| 2009 | 316.67 current international $ | +0.7% |
| 2010 | 323.43 current international $ | +2.1% |
| 2011 | 360.72 current international $ | +11.5% |
| 2012 | 391.76 current international $ | +8.6% |
| 2013 | 399.08 current international $ | +1.9% |
| 2014 | 428.47 current international $ | +7.4% |
| 2015 | 434.05 current international $ | +1.3% |
| 2016 | 475.36 current international $ | +9.5% |
| 2017 | 487.74 current international $ | +2.6% |
| 2018 | 517.59 current international $ | +6.1% |
| 2019 | 542.29 current international $ | +4.8% |
| 2020 | 587.55 current international $ | +8.3% |
| 2021 | 734.1 current international $ | +24.9% |
| 2022 | 864.98 current international $ | +17.8% |
| 2023 | 830.82 current international $ | -3.9% |
Thailand compared with similar countries
- Thailand's 830.82 current international $ is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 660.6 current international $, 1.3× the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Thailand's 830.82 current international $ is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 409.49 current international $, 2.0× the median. (29 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 215.59 current international $ | 124.75 current international $ | 316.67 current international $ | 10 |
| 2010s | 436.05 current international $ | 323.43 current international $ | 542.29 current international $ | 10 |
| 2020s | 754.36 current international $ | 587.55 current international $ | 864.98 current international $ | 4 |
Countries ranked near Thailand
- 77 China 848.98 current international $ compare
- 78 Libya 845.85 current international $ compare
- 79 South Africa 834.1 current international $ compare
- 81 Republic of Moldova 821.76 current international $ compare
- 82 Paraguay 814.37 current international $ compare
- 83 Ecuador 767.01 current international $ compare
More health data for Thailand
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -1.6 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 0.0316 % change on previous year (2090)
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 1,582 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 677 deaths (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 1 (2025)
- 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)
Frequently asked questions
- What is tax revenue per capita and public health spending per capita in Thailand?
- Tax revenue per capita and public health spending per capita in Thailand was 830.82 current international $ in 2023, according to Global Health Expenditure Database, WHO, via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest tax revenue per capita and public health spending per capita recorded in Thailand?
- The highest recorded value was 864.98 current international $ in 2022.
- What is the lowest tax revenue per capita and public health spending per capita recorded in Thailand?
- The lowest recorded value was 124.75 current international $ in 2000.
- How does Thailand rank for tax revenue per capita and public health spending per capita?
- Thailand ranks 80th out of 193 countries with data for 2023.
- Is tax revenue per capita and public health spending per capita rising or falling in Thailand?
- Over the last ten years it is up 108.2%. 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, WHO, via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Tax revenue per capita and public health spending per capita. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Tax revenue is defined as compulsory transfers to the central government for public purposes. Public expenditure on health care is defined as all the recurrent and capital spending from government, external borrowing and grants, and social health insurance funds. Both variables are measured in current international $, which adjusts for price differences between countries.