Bangladesh vs Thailand: Monthly minimum wage
Monthly minimum wage over time
- Bangladesh
- Thailand
How they compare
Bangladesh currently reports 12,500 against 8,963 in Thailand, a difference of 3,537.
That makes Bangladesh's figure about 1.4 times Thailand's.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 19 shared years of data; in 2006 it was Thailand ahead.
Bangladesh ranks 65th and Thailand ranks 68th of 173 countries.
Thailand has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Bangladesh | Thailand | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1,581 | 4,452 | 2,872 | Thailand |
| 2010s | 1,500 | 7,033 | 5,533 | Thailand |
| 2020s | 5,900 | 8,605 | 2,705 | Thailand |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher monthly minimum wage, Bangladesh or Thailand?
- Bangladesh, at 12,500 against 8,963 in Thailand as of 2024.
- What is the difference in monthly minimum wage between Bangladesh and Thailand?
- 3,537, with Bangladesh ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Bangladesh and Thailand?
- 19 years are reported by both, from 2006 to 2024.
- How do Bangladesh and Thailand rank globally for monthly minimum wage?
- Bangladesh ranks 65th and Thailand ranks 68th of 173 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- International Labour Organization, published as Monthly minimum wage (Local currency). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
Data refer to the minimum monthly earnings of all employees as of December 31st of each year. Minimum wages are not reported for countries for which collective bargaining is in place for minimum wages. In cases where a national minimum wage is not mandated, the minimum wage in place in the capital or major city is used. In some cases, an average of multiple regional minimum wages is used. In countries where the minimum wage is set at the sectoral level or occupational level, the minimum wage for manufacturing or unskilled workers is generally applied. Data are converted to U.S. dollars as the common currency, using exchange rates or purchasing power parity (PPP) rates rates for private consumption expenditures. The latter series allows for international comparisons by taking account of the differences in relative prices between countries. For more information, refer to the Wages and Working Time Statistics (COND) database description.