Population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) only receiving All Social in Thailand

Thailand: Population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) only receiving All Social was 1.5% in 2021. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2021)
1.5%
World rank
20th
of 40 countries
All-time high
24.2%
in 2013
All-time low
0.0%
in 2018
Years of data
8
2009–2021

Population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) only receiving All Social in Thailand, 2009–2021

05101520252009201520212009: 11.2 %, preT2011: 19 %, preT2013: 24.2 %, preT2017: 1.1 %, preT2018: 0 %, preT2019: 0.233 %, preT2020: 0 %, preT2021: 1.5 %, preT

Source: ASPIRE. Measured in %, preT.

Analysis

Thailand recorded 1.5% for population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) only receiving all social in 2021.

That represents a change of down 91.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) only receiving all social in Thailand peaked at 24.2% in 2013 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 2018.

That places Thailand 20th out of 40 countries with data for 2021, putting it in the middle of the range.

Population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) only receiving All Social in Thailand, year by year

Annual values for Population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) only receiving All Social Insurance (%, preT) in Thailand, 2009 to 2021.
Year %, preT Change
2009 11.2%
2011 19.0% +68.9%
2013 24.2% +27.4%
2017 1.1% -95.3%
2018 0.0% -100.0%
2019 0.2%
2020 0.0% -100.0%
2021 1.5%

Thailand compared with similar countries

  • Thailand's 1.5% is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 1.5%, 1.0× the median. (25 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 11.2% 11.2% 11.2% 1
2010s 8.9% 0.0% 24.2% 5
2020s 0.8% 0.0% 1.5% 2

Countries ranked near Thailand

  1. 17 Brazil 2.5% compare
  2. 18 Russian Federation 2.3% compare
  3. 19 Côte d'Ivoire 2.0% compare
  4. 21 Argentina 1.3% compare
  5. 22 Ecuador 1.2% compare
  6. 23 Mexico 0.8% compare

See the full ranking of 40 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) only receiving all social in Thailand?
Population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) only receiving all social in Thailand was 1.5% in 2021, according to ASPIRE.
What is the highest population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) only receiving all social recorded in Thailand?
The highest recorded value was 24.2% in 2013.
What is the lowest population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) only receiving all social recorded in Thailand?
The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 2018.
How does Thailand rank for population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) only receiving all social?
Thailand ranks 20th out of 40 countries with data for 2021.
Is population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) only receiving all social rising or falling in Thailand?
Over the last ten years it is down 91.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Thailand data come from?
The figures come from ASPIRE, published as part of Population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) only receiving All Social Insurance (%, preT). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Population in extreme poor (<$2.15 a day) only receiving All Social Insurance (%, preT)
Unit
%, preT
Source
ASPIRE
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
40 places, 394 data points, 2002–2023
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Percentage of population only receiving All Social Insurance programs (includes direct and indirect beneficiaries)