The value of government final consumption expenditure on general government final consumption expenditure in Thailand reached nearly ************** Thai baht. In that same year, Thailand's total government final consumption expenditure reached over ** trillion Thai baht.

Key information about Thailand Public Consumption: % of GDP

• Thailand Public Consumption accounted for 16.4 % of its Nominal GDP in Dec 2024, compared with a share of 18.6 % in the previous quarter.
• Thailand Public Consumption share of Nominal GDP ratio is updated quarterly, available from Mar 1993 to Dec 2024, with an average number of 15.1 %.
• The data reached an all-time high of 20.4 % in Sep 2021 and a record low of 10.0 % in Dec 1994.

CEIC calculates Government Consumption as % of Nominal GDP from quarterly Government Consumption Expenditure and quarterly Nominal GDP. The Office of the National Economic and Social Development Council provides Government Consumption Expenditure in local currency and Nominal GDP in local currency.


Related information about Thailand Public Consumption: % of GDP

• In the latest reports, Thailand GDP expanded 2.7 % YoY in Mar 2023.
• Thailand Nominal GDP reached 132.0 USD bn in Mar 2023.
• Its GDP deflator (implicit price deflator) increased 2.9 % in Mar 2023.
• Thailand GDP Per Capita reached 7,985.3 USD in Dec 2024.
• Its Gross Savings Rate was measured at 30.4 % in Mar 2023.
• For Nominal GDP contributions, Investment accounted for 23.3 % in Dec 2024.
• Private Consumption accounted for 56.8 % in Dec 2024.

General government final consumption expenditure (annual % growth) in Thailand was reported at 2.5195 % in 2024, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Thailand - General government final consumption expenditure (annual % growth) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on July of 2025.

General government final consumption expenditure (current US$) in Thailand was reported at 87863421344 USD in 2024, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Thailand - General government final consumption expenditure - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on July of 2025.

General government final consumption expenditure (% of GDP) in Thailand was reported at 16.69 % in 2024, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Thailand - General government final consumption expenditure (% of GDP) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on August of 2025.

Thailand TH: GDP: % of GDP: Final Consumption Expenditure: General Government data was reported at 16.897 % in 2016. This records a decrease from the previous number of 17.212 % for 2015. Thailand TH: GDP: % of GDP: Final Consumption Expenditure: General Government data is updated yearly, averaging 11.584 % from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2016, with 57 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 17.212 % in 2015 and a record low of 8.458 % in 1966. Thailand TH: GDP: % of GDP: Final Consumption Expenditure: General Government data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Thailand – Table TH.World Bank.WDI: Gross Domestic Product: Share of GDP. General government final consumption expenditure (formerly general government consumption) includes all government current expenditures for purchases of goods and services (including compensation of employees). It also includes most expenditures on national defense and security, but excludes government military expenditures that are part of government capital formation.; ; World Bank national accounts data, and OECD National Accounts data files.; Weighted average;

In 2023, the government expenditure on the use of goods and services reached around ****** billion Thai baht in Thailand, indicating a slight decrease compared to the previous year. In that year, the expenditure on compensation of employees was the highest, amounting to around ****** Thai baht.

General government final consumption expenditure (constant LCU) in Thailand was reported at 1640520000000 LCU in 2024, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Thailand - General government final consumption expenditure (constant LCU) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on September of 2025.

Government Spending in Thailand increased to 400800 THB Million in the second quarter of 2025 from 386833 THB Million in the first quarter of 2025. This dataset provides - Thailand Government Spending - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Thailand TH: GDP: Final Consumption Expenditure: General Government data was reported at 2,455,779.000 THB mn in 2016. This records an increase from the previous number of 2,366,136.000 THB mn for 2015. Thailand TH: GDP: Final Consumption Expenditure: General Government data is updated yearly, averaging 156,710.000 THB mn from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2016, with 57 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 2,455,779.000 THB mn in 2016 and a record low of 5,342.000 THB mn in 1960. Thailand TH: GDP: Final Consumption Expenditure: General Government data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Thailand – Table TH.World Bank.WDI: Gross Domestic Product: Nominal. General government final consumption expenditure (formerly general government consumption) includes all government current expenditures for purchases of goods and services (including compensation of employees). It also includes most expenditures on national defense and security, but excludes government military expenditures that are part of government capital formation. Data are in current local currency.; ; World Bank national accounts data, and OECD National Accounts data files.; ;

Thailand TH: GDP: Government Consumption Expenditure data was reported at 2,532,019.000 THB mn in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 2,455,779.000 THB mn for 2016. Thailand TH: GDP: Government Consumption Expenditure data is updated yearly, averaging 136,280.062 THB mn from Dec 1950 (Median) to 2017, with 68 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 2,532,019.000 THB mn in 2017 and a record low of 2,050.000 THB mn in 1950. Thailand TH: GDP: Government Consumption Expenditure data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by International Monetary Fund. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Thailand – Table TH.IMF.IFS: Gross Domestic Product: by Expenditure: Annual.

The value of government final consumption on education in Thailand reached its highest in 2023, amounting to over *** billion Thai baht. In that same year, Thailand's total government consumption expenditure was more than ** trillion Thai baht.

Thailand TH: GDP: Growth: Final Consumption Expenditure: General Government data was reported at 1.707 % in 2016. This records a decrease from the previous number of 3.037 % for 2015. Thailand TH: GDP: Growth: Final Consumption Expenditure: General Government data is updated yearly, averaging 6.144 % from Dec 1961 (Median) to 2016, with 56 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 20.535 % in 1968 and a record low of -0.690 % in 1986. Thailand TH: GDP: Growth: Final Consumption Expenditure: General Government data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Thailand – Table TH.World Bank.WDI: Gross Domestic Product: Annual Growth Rate. Annual percentage growth of general government final consumption expenditure based on constant local currency. Aggregates are based on constant 2010 U.S. dollars. General government final consumption expenditure (general government consumption) includes all government current expenditures for purchases of goods and services (including compensation of employees). It also includes most expenditures on national defense and security, but excludes government military expenditures that are part of government capital formation.; ; World Bank national accounts data, and OECD National Accounts data files.; Weighted average;

GDP: GGCE: by Exp: Compensation of Employees data was reported at 1,403,464.000 THB mn in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 1,350,361.000 THB mn for 2016. GDP: GGCE: by Exp: Compensation of Employees data is updated yearly, averaging 511,754.500 THB mn from Dec 1990 (Median) to 2017, with 28 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 1,403,464.000 THB mn in 2017 and a record low of 138,369.000 THB mn in 1990. GDP: GGCE: by Exp: Compensation of Employees data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by National Economic and Social Development Board. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Thailand – Table TH.A021: SNA1993: GDP: Government Consumption Expenditure: Current Price (Annual).

In 2024, the government consumption expenditure of Thailand was estimated to grow by *** percent from the previous year. During the given period of time, the growth rate of government consumption in the country has been fluctuating, with its highest recorded growth rate of *** percent in 2021.

The value of government final consumption on general public services in Thailand amounted to approximately *** billion Thai baht in 2023. In that same year, Thailand's total government consumption expenditure was over ** trillion Thai baht.

Thailand GDP: 2002p: CVM: General Government Consumption Expenditure (GGCE) data was reported at 1,533,445.000 THB mn in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 1,526,505.000 THB mn for 2016. Thailand GDP: 2002p: CVM: General Government Consumption Expenditure (GGCE) data is updated yearly, averaging 814,509.000 THB mn from Dec 1990 (Median) to 2017, with 28 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 1,533,445.000 THB mn in 2017 and a record low of 392,358.000 THB mn in 1990. Thailand GDP: 2002p: CVM: General Government Consumption Expenditure (GGCE) data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by National Economic and Social Development Board. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Thailand – Table TH.A024: GDP: SNA93: Government Consumption Expenditure: CVM: 2002 Reference Year (Annual).

The value of government final consumption on recreation, culture and religion in Thailand amounted to approximately **** billion Thai baht in 2023. In that same year, Thailand's total government consumption expenditure was over ** trillion Thai baht.

The value of government final consumption on defense in Thailand amounted to more than *** billion Thai baht in 2023. In that same year, Thailand's total government consumption expenditure was over ** trillion Thai baht.

Thailand TH: GDP: % of GDP: Final Consumption Expenditure: Household data was reported at 50.093 % in 2016. This records a decrease from the previous number of 51.101 % for 2015. Thailand TH: GDP: % of GDP: Final Consumption Expenditure: Household data is updated yearly, averaging 56.738 % from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2016, with 57 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 70.007 % in 1970 and a record low of 50.093 % in 2016. Thailand TH: GDP: % of GDP: Final Consumption Expenditure: Household data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Thailand – Table TH.World Bank.WDI: Gross Domestic Product: Share of GDP. Household final consumption expenditure (formerly private consumption) is the market value of all goods and services, including durable products (such as cars, washing machines, and home computers), purchased by households. It excludes purchases of dwellings but includes imputed rent for owner-occupied dwellings. It also includes payments and fees to governments to obtain permits and licenses. Here, household consumption expenditure includes the expenditures of nonprofit institutions serving households, even when reported separately by the country. This item also includes any statistical discrepancy in the use of resources relative to the supply of resources.; ; World Bank national accounts data, and OECD National Accounts data files.; Weighted average;