Thailand: Military expenditure (% of GDP)
In , Thailand's Military expenditure (% of GDP) was 1.08.
That's down 4.6% from 2023, the highest value since .
The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 2.20 . Thailand ranks #102 globally out of 147 reporting countries. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #13 of 17.
Source: World Bank Open Data (MS.MIL.XPND.GD.ZS) • Data as of 2024
Trend (2005–2024)
Highlights
- Peak
- 1.54
- Trough
- 0.95
- 1-year change
- -4.6%
- 5-year change
- -18.7%
- -4.1% / yr
- 10-year change
- -21.8%
- -2.4% / yr
Historical Data — Last 10 Years
| Year | Military expenditure (% of GDP) |
|---|---|
| 1.0788 | |
| 1.1309 | |
| 1.2411 | |
| 1.4184 | |
| 1.4608 | |
| 1.3273 | |
| 1.3264 | |
| 1.3363 | |
| 1.3252 | |
| 1.3373 |
About Military expenditure (% of GDP)
Military expenditure by country as percentage of gross domestic product
Indicator code: MS.MIL.XPND.GD.ZS • Category: Public Sector
Frequently asked questions
- What was Thailand's Military expenditure (% of GDP) in 2024?
- In 2024, Thailand's Military expenditure (% of GDP) was 1.08, according to World Bank Open Data.
- Is Thailand's Military expenditure (% of GDP) rising or falling?
- Thailand's Military expenditure (% of GDP) fell 4.6% from 2023 to 2024.
- How does Thailand rank globally on Military expenditure (% of GDP)?
- In 2024, Thailand ranked #102 out of 147 countries reporting Military expenditure (% of GDP).
- How does Thailand's Military expenditure (% of GDP) compare to the world average?
- The global average for Military expenditure (% of GDP) in 2024 was 2.20, so Thailand is below the world average. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #13 of 17.
- What is Military expenditure (% of GDP) and how is it measured?
- Military expenditure by country as percentage of gross domestic product
Source: World Bank Open Data (MS.MIL.XPND.GD.ZS), CC BY 4.0.