Unemployment rate (ILO modelled estimates) in Thailand
Thailand: Unemployment rate (ILO modelled estimates) was 0.817 in 2027. ◆ Volatile
Unemployment rate (ILO modelled estimates) in Thailand, 1991–2027
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
In 2027, unemployment rate (ilo modelled estimates) in Thailand stood at 0.817.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 1.0% on the previous year and down 1.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, unemployment rate (ilo modelled estimates) in Thailand peaked at 3.4 in 1998 and was at its lowest, 0.249, in 2013.
That places Thailand 185th out of 188 countries with data for 2027, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Unemployment rate (ILO modelled estimates) in Thailand, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 2.63 | — |
| 1992 | 1.35 | -48.7% |
| 1993 | 1.49 | +10.4% |
| 1994 | 1.35 | -9.6% |
| 1995 | 1.1 | -18.3% |
| 1996 | 1.07 | -2.6% |
| 1997 | 0.873 | -18.5% |
| 1998 | 3.4 | +289.9% |
| 1999 | 2.97 | -12.8% |
| 2000 | 2.39 | -19.5% |
| 2001 | 2.6 | +8.8% |
| 2002 | 1.82 | -30.0% |
| 2003 | 1.54 | -15.4% |
| 2004 | 1.51 | -1.9% |
| 2005 | 1.35 | -10.6% |
| 2006 | 1.22 | -9.6% |
| 2007 | 1.18 | -3.3% |
| 2008 | 1.18 | +0.0% |
| 2009 | 1.49 | +26.3% |
| 2010 | 0.622 | -58.3% |
| 2011 | 0.66 | +6.1% |
| 2012 | 0.58 | -12.1% |
| 2013 | 0.249 | -57.1% |
| 2014 | 0.576 | +131.3% |
| 2015 | 0.597 | +3.6% |
| 2016 | 0.688 | +15.2% |
| 2017 | 0.83 | +20.6% |
| 2018 | 0.765 | -7.8% |
| 2019 | 0.716 | -6.4% |
| 2020 | 1.1 | +53.5% |
| 2021 | 1.22 | +10.6% |
| 2022 | 0.94 | -22.6% |
| 2023 | 0.733 | -22.0% |
| 2024 | 0.781 | +6.5% |
| 2025 | 0.781 | +0.0% |
| 2026 | 0.809 | +3.6% |
| 2027 | 0.817 | +1.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 1.8 | 0.873 | 3.4 | 9 |
| 2000s | 1.63 | 1.18 | 2.6 | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.6283 | 0.249 | 0.83 | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.8969 | 0.733 | 1.22 | 8 |
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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 unemployment rate (ilo modelled estimates) in Thailand?
- Unemployment rate (ilo modelled estimates) in Thailand was 0.817 in 2027, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest unemployment rate (ilo modelled estimates) recorded in Thailand?
- The highest recorded value was 3.4 in 1998.
- What is the lowest unemployment rate (ilo modelled estimates) recorded in Thailand?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.249 in 2013.
- How does Thailand rank for unemployment rate (ilo modelled estimates)?
- Thailand ranks 185th out of 188 countries with data for 2027.
- Is unemployment rate (ilo modelled estimates) rising or falling in Thailand?
- Over the last ten years it is down 1.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Thailand data come from?
- The figures come from International Labour Organization, published as part of Unemployment rate (ILO modelled estimates) (15+). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Imputed observations are not based on national data, are subject to high uncertainty and should not be used for country comparisons or rankings. This series is based on the 13th ICLS definitions. The unemployment rate conveys the number of persons who are unemployed as a percent of the labour force (i.e., the employed plus the unemployed). The unemployed comprise all persons of working age who were: a) without work during the reference period, i.e. were not in paid employment or self-employment; b) currently available for work, i.e. were available for paid employment or self-employment during the reference period; and c) seeking work, i.e. had taken specific steps in a specified recent period to seek paid employment or self-employment. For more information, refer to the ILO Modelled Estimates (ILOEST) database description.