Healthcare Spending: Thailand
Thailand's healthcare spending is currently 4.538 % of GDP as of 2023. # Thailand Healthcare Spending Thailand allocated 4.
Current (2023)
4.538 % of GDP
-15.3% y/y
Peak (2022)
5.355 % of GDP
Low (2001)
3.026 % of GDP
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
2000–2023 · 24 pts
Healthcare Spending — Thailand
2000 — 2023
Healthcare Spending — Thailand
Analysis# Thailand Healthcare Spending
Thailand allocated 4.538% of its GDP to healthcare in 2023, down from the all-time peak of 5.355% in 2022. Since 2000, healthcare spending has grown 46.3%, rising from a low of 3.026%. The current expenditure sits closer to the historical average, reflecting a moderate but sustained commitment to health services over two decades.
The most significant shifts occurred during 2020–2022, when spending surged to 5.154% and 5.355% respectively—likely driven by pandemic-related demands. The 2023 decline to 4.538% suggests a normalization following the acute crisis phase, though spending remains well above pre-pandemic levels. This trajectory indicates Thailand maintains elevated healthcare investment compared to early 2000s baselines, positioning the country's health sector for continued development.
Historical Data
24 Rows| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 4.538 % of GDP | -15.26% |
| 2022 | 5.355 % of GDP | +3.90% |
| 2021 | 5.154 % of GDP | +18.29% |
| 2020 | 4.357 % of GDP | +14.99% |
| 2019 | 3.789 % of GDP | -2.09% |
| 2018 | 3.87 % of GDP | +0.44% |
| 2017 | 3.853 % of GDP | -2.18% |
| 2016 | 3.939 % of GDP | +2.26% |
| 2015 | 3.852 % of GDP | +4.56% |
| 2014 | 3.684 % of GDP | +6.69% |
| 2013 | 3.453 % of GDP | -1.99% |
| 2012 | 3.523 % of GDP | -1.26% |
| 2011 | 3.568 % of GDP | +5.25% |
| 2010 | 3.39 % of GDP | -6.33% |
| 2009 | 3.619 % of GDP | +4.63% |
| 2008 | 3.459 % of GDP | +8.33% |
| 2007 | 3.193 % of GDP | +3.00% |
| 2006 | 3.1 % of GDP | -1.90% |
| 2005 | 3.16 % of GDP | +0.67% |
| 2004 | 3.139 % of GDP | -3.21% |
Show all 24 rows
| Year | Value | Change % |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 3.243 % of GDP | -2.76% |
| 2002 | 3.335 % of GDP | +10.21% |
| 2001 | 3.026 % of GDP | -2.42% |
| 2000 | 3.101 % of GDP | — |
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