Gross fixed capital formation in Thailand

Thailand: Gross fixed capital formation was 4.9% in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)
4.9%
Change on year
up 1,520.7%
World rank
82nd
of 166 countries
All-time high
29.6%
in 1990
All-time low
-44.0%
in 1998
Years of data
65
1961–2025

Gross fixed capital formation in Thailand, 1961–2025

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Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs). Measured in annual % growth.

Analysis

The most recent figure for gross fixed capital formation in Thailand is 4.9%, measured in 2025.

The figure is up 1,520.7% on the previous year and up 12.4% over ten years.

Over the whole period, gross fixed capital formation in Thailand peaked at 29.6% in 1990 and was at its lowest, -44.0%, in 1998.

Thailand ranks 82nd of 166 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 15.7% 6.5% 23.3% 9
1970s 8.0% -0.7% 23.9% 10
1980s 8.9% -3.7% 22.5% 10
1990s 1.8% -44.0% 29.6% 10
2000s 5.0% -10.9% 15.9% 10
2010s 3.9% -2.2% 11.6% 10
2020s 1.1% -4.7% 4.9% 6

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Frequently asked questions

What is gross fixed capital formation in Thailand?
Gross fixed capital formation in Thailand was 4.9% in 2025, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs).
What is the highest gross fixed capital formation recorded in Thailand?
The highest recorded value was 29.6% in 1990.
What is the lowest gross fixed capital formation recorded in Thailand?
The lowest recorded value was -44.0% in 1998.
How does Thailand rank for gross fixed capital formation?
Thailand ranks 82nd out of 166 countries with data for 2025.
Is gross fixed capital formation rising or falling in Thailand?
Over the last ten years it is up 12.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Thailand data come from?
The figures come from Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs), published as part of Gross fixed capital formation (annual % growth). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator
Gross fixed capital formation (annual % growth)
Unit
annual % growth
Source
Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs)
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
199 places, 8,106 data points, 1961–2025
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Gross fixed capital formation includes acquisitions less disposals of fixed assets during the accounting period, including certain specified expenditures on services that add to the value of non-produced assets. This indicator denotes the percentage change over each previous year of the constant price (base year 2015) series in United States dollars.