Coverage of social insurance programs in Thailand
Thailand: Coverage of social insurance programs was 4.5% in 2021. ▲ Rising
Coverage of social insurance programs in Thailand, 2006–2021
Source: ASPIRE: The Atlas of Social Protection - Indicators of Resilience and Equity, World Bank (WB). Measured in % of population.
Analysis
In 2021, coverage of social insurance programs in Thailand stood at 4.5%. That is the highest value across all 7 years on record.
The figure is up 21.6% on the previous year and up 69.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, coverage of social insurance programs in Thailand peaked at 4.5% in 2021 and was at its lowest, 1.9%, in 2006.
Thailand ranks 33rd of 36 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
Coverage of social insurance programs in Thailand, year by year
| Year | % of population | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 1.9% | — |
| 2009 | 2.3% | +24.1% |
| 2011 | 2.7% | +16.4% |
| 2013 | 2.9% | +9.8% |
| 2017 | 3.6% | +24.2% |
| 2019 | 3.7% | +2.5% |
| 2021 | 4.5% | +21.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 2.1% | 1.9% | 2.3% | 2 |
| 2010s | 3.3% | 2.7% | 3.7% | 4 |
| 2020s | 4.5% | 4.5% | 4.5% | 1 |
Countries ranked near Thailand
- 30 Pakistan 6.4% compare
- 31 Dominican Republic 5.8% compare
- 32 Paraguay 5.7% compare
- 34 Côte d'Ivoire 3.8% compare
- 35 South Africa 3.4% compare
- 36 Honduras 3.3% compare
More work & labour data for Thailand
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, annual -0.7473 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth -0.7165 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female, annual growth -0.7773 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population, annual growth rate -2.09 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, annual growth rate 0.1451 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population 45,410 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 19,963 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 23,079 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male 22,476 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 45,555 1000 No (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is coverage of social insurance programs in Thailand?
- Coverage of social insurance programs in Thailand was 4.5% in 2021, according to ASPIRE: The Atlas of Social Protection - Indicators of Resilience and Equity, World Bank (WB).
- What is the highest coverage of social insurance programs recorded in Thailand?
- The highest recorded value was 4.5% in 2021.
- What is the lowest coverage of social insurance programs recorded in Thailand?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.9% in 2006.
- How does Thailand rank for coverage of social insurance programs?
- Thailand ranks 33rd out of 36 countries with data for 2021.
- Is coverage of social insurance programs rising or falling in Thailand?
- Over the last ten years it is up 69.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Thailand data come from?
- The figures come from ASPIRE: The Atlas of Social Protection - Indicators of Resilience and Equity, World Bank (WB), published as part of Coverage of social insurance programs (% of population). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Coverage of social insurance programs shows the percentage of population participating in programs that provide old age contributory pensions (including survivors and disability) and social security and health insurance benefits (including occupational injury benefits, paid sick leave, maternity and other social insurance). Estimates include both direct and indirect beneficiaries.