Thailand Unemployment Rate — 2026 Data, Trend & Forecast
Thailand's unemployment rate was 0.60% in December 2025, down from 0.78% the previous year. A year earlier it stood at 0.78%.
Thailand's unemployment rate stands at 0.60% as of December 2025. The unemployment rate currently sits at 0.60% (down from 0.78% in the prior year). Across the tracked window it has ranged between 0.25% and 4.98%, and is 0.18% lower than a year ago.
The trend
Among the 226 economies tracked on this platform, Thailand ranks #223 on unemployment rate by latest value. It fell from 0.78% in the previous year, and compares with a year-earlier 0.78%.
What's driving it
Joblessness tracks the business cycle, labour-force participation and structural shifts in industry, and tends to lag changes in output.
Recent readings
| Period | Unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | 0.60% |
| Dec 2024 | 0.78% |
| Dec 2023 | 0.73% |
| Dec 2022 | 0.94% |
| Dec 2021 | 1.22% |
| Dec 2020 | 1.10% |
| Dec 2019 | 0.72% |
| Dec 2018 | 0.77% |
Data: Source: ILOSTAT, International Labour Organization (CC BY 4.0). Figures carry an effective date; confirm with the source before relying on them.
Frequently asked questions
What Is the Unemployment Rate in Thailand in 2026?
Thailand's unemployment rate was 0.60% in December 2025, down from 0.78% the previous year. A year earlier it stood at 0.78%.
Is the unemployment rate rising or falling in Thailand?
It fell in the latest reading — 0.60% in December 2025 versus 0.78% a year earlier. Year on year it is lower.
What is unemployment rate?
It measures the share of the labour force that is without work but actively seeking a job.