East Asia & Pacific
Thailand Unemployment
Share of the labor force that is without work but available for and seeking employment.
Latest Value
0.8%
As of 2025
YoY Change
+0.0%
2024 → 2025
Record High
3.4%
Recorded in 1998
Record Low
0.2%
Recorded in 2013
10-Year Average
0.9%
2016–2025
Data Range
1991–2025
35 data points
Source
World Bank
Code: SL.UEM.TOTL.ZS
Historical Trend
1991 – 2025
Analysis
Thailand's low unemployment rate of 0.78% indicates a strong labor market. This can be attributed to the country's growing economy and large informal sector, which provides jobs to many workers. The low rate also reflects the country's ability to absorb its workforce.
Historical Data
| Value | YoY Change | Change % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 0.8% | 0.0% | +0.0% |
| 2024 | 0.8% | 0.0% | +6.5% |
| 2023 | 0.7% | 0.2% | -22.0% |
| 2022 | 0.9% | 0.3% | -22.6% |
| 2021 | 1.2% | 0.1% | +10.6% |
| 2020 | 1.1% | 0.4% | +53.5% |
| 2019 | 0.7% | 0.0% | -6.4% |
| 2018 | 0.8% | 0.1% | -7.8% |
| 2017 | 0.8% | 0.1% | +20.6% |
| 2016 | 0.7% | 0.1% | +15.2% |
Source: World Bank Open Data · 1991–2025
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