Services Sector Contribution to GDP in Thailand (1990-2022)

Thailand’s services sector has seen gradual growth since the early 1990s, driven by tourism and trade. The sector contributed around 55% in the mid-1990s, experiencing a slight decline during the Asian financial crisis, but it recovered in the early 2000s. Significant growth occurred from 2015, with contributions peaking at 58.3% in 2019, bolstered by tourism, retail, and financial services. The COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 led to a peak of 58%, followed by a slight decline as tourism rebounded. By 2022, services remained steady at 56.2%, underscoring their role in Thailand’s export and tourism-driven economy.