Thailand Government Budget
-1.9%▼ −0.62 pt
Dec 2025 · Annual
Thailand's budget deficit widened to 1.9% of GDP in 2025 from 1.3% in 2024. The shortfall remains far from the all-time low of -9.0% set in 1999 and well below the record surplus of 3.1% reached in 1995. The series spans from 1995.
| Actual | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Dates | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -1.9% | -1.3% | 3.1%Dec 1995 | -9.0%Dec 1999 | 1995 – 2025 | Annual |
Related indicators
| Indicator | Last | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Last updated | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Government Debt to GDP | 64.7% | 62.9% | 64.7% | 15.2% | Dec 2025 | Annual |
| Tax Revenue to GDP | 15.2% | 15.5% | 17.7% | 10.2% | Dec 2024 | Annual |
About this series
Government Budget in Thailand averaged -1.2% from 1995 until 2025, reaching an all-time high of 3.1% in Dec 1995 and a record low of -9.0% in Dec 1999. The series is reported yearly with history from 1995.
The budget balance measures the difference between government revenue and expenditure as a percentage of GDP for Thailand. It is expressed in percent of GDP and reported on an annual basis. The series covers the period from 1995 to the present.
Source & methodology
We use primary economic sources for every country. See our methodology page for how we source and verify this data.
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