Unemployment Rate in Thailand increased to 0.94 percent in the first quarter of 2026 from 0.70 percent in the fourth quarter of 2025. Unemployment Rate in Thailand averaged 2.09 percent from 1977 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 7.75 percent in the first quarter of 1986 and a record low of 0.47 percent in the fourth quarter of 2012. source: Bank of Thailand

Unemployment Rate in Thailand is expected to be 1.10 percent by the end of this quarter, according to Trading Economics global macro models and analysts expectations. In the long-term, the Thailand Unemployment Rate is projected to trend around 1.20 percent in 2027, according to our econometric models.



Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Employed Persons 41194.46 39752.79 Thousand Mar 2026
Job Vacancies 27269.00 33038.00 Apr 2026
Labour Costs 97.38 106.93 points Dec 2025
Minimum Wages 400.00 400.00 THB/Day Dec 2026
Population 65.81 65.95 Million Dec 2025
Productivity 129.62 117.11 points Dec 2025
Unemployed Persons 393.07 280.47 Thousand Mar 2026
Unemployment Rate 0.94 0.70 percent Mar 2026


Thailand Unemployment Rate
In Thailand, the unemployment rate measures the number of people actively looking for a job as a percentage of the labour force.
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
0.94 0.70 7.75 0.47 1977 - 2026 percent Quarterly
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Thailand Q3 Jobless Rate Drops Despite Economic Contraction
Thailand’s unemployment rate fell to 0.76% in Q3 2025 from 0.88% in the previous quarter, easing for the second straight period, the National Economic and Social Development Council said in a statement. It was the lowest level since Q4 2014, signaling a modest increase in labor demand even as the broader economy remained fragile. Employment, however, slipped 0.5% after a marginal 0.02% rise in Q2, underscoring underlying softness. The drop in joblessness came even as the quarterly GDP contracted, suggesting resilience in the labor market, supported by seasonal hiring and momentum under the new leadership of Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul.
2025-11-17
Thailand Q2 Jobless Rate Hits 3-Quarter High
Thailand’s unemployment rate stood at 0.91% in Q2 2025, edging up from 0.89% in the previous quarter and marking the highest reading since Q3 2024. The agriculture sector, which still employs nearly one-third of the workforce, has been under pressure from erratic weather conditions, while manufacturing hiring showed signs of stabilizing after several weak quarters. Meanwhile, labor demand in tourism and services continued to recover, though at a slower pace than earlier in the year, reflecting soft global demand and high household debt that weighs on domestic spending. The government has recently highlighted job creation and skill development as key priorities under its medium-term economic plan, aiming to boost productivity and support a more sustainable recovery. Meanwhile, employment growth remained subdued, edging up only 0.02% after a 0.5% annual drop in Q1.
2025-08-18