Financial Institutions Access Index in Thailand
Thailand: Financial Institutions Access Index was 0.6157 in 2020. ◆ Volatile
Financial Institutions Access Index in Thailand, 1980–2020
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
In 2020, financial institutions access index in Thailand stood at 0.6157.
The figure is down 1.8% on the previous year and up 26.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, financial institutions access index in Thailand peaked at 0.6412 in 2015 and was at its lowest, 0.1238, in 1981.
Thailand ranks 30th of 183 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Financial Institutions Access Index in Thailand, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 0.1295 | — |
| 1981 | 0.1238 | -4.4% |
| 1982 | 0.1416 | +14.4% |
| 1983 | 0.1537 | +8.5% |
| 1984 | 0.1307 | -14.9% |
| 1985 | 0.1499 | +14.7% |
| 1986 | 0.1378 | -8.1% |
| 1987 | 0.141 | +2.3% |
| 1988 | 0.1448 | +2.7% |
| 1989 | 0.1409 | -2.6% |
| 1990 | 0.1545 | +9.7% |
| 1991 | 0.1653 | +7.0% |
| 1992 | 0.1636 | -1.0% |
| 1993 | 0.1771 | +8.2% |
| 1994 | 0.1871 | +5.6% |
| 1995 | 0.2075 | +10.9% |
| 1996 | 0.2055 | -1.0% |
| 1997 | 0.2194 | +6.8% |
| 1998 | 0.1858 | -15.3% |
| 1999 | 0.1752 | -5.7% |
| 2000 | 0.1699 | -3.1% |
| 2001 | 0.1668 | -1.8% |
| 2002 | 0.1695 | +1.6% |
| 2003 | 0.1735 | +2.3% |
| 2004 | 0.18 | +3.7% |
| 2005 | 0.2293 | +27.4% |
| 2006 | 0.2896 | +26.3% |
| 2007 | 0.3278 | +13.2% |
| 2008 | 0.4063 | +23.9% |
| 2009 | 0.4473 | +10.1% |
| 2010 | 0.4875 | +9.0% |
| 2011 | 0.5154 | +5.7% |
| 2012 | 0.5525 | +7.2% |
| 2013 | 0.5906 | +6.9% |
| 2014 | 0.6411 | +8.5% |
| 2015 | 0.6412 | +0.0% |
| 2016 | 0.6392 | -0.3% |
| 2017 | 0.6337 | -0.9% |
| 2018 | 0.6319 | -0.3% |
| 2019 | 0.6267 | -0.8% |
| 2020 | 0.6157 | -1.8% |
Thailand compared with similar countries
- Thailand's 0.6157 is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 0.3583, 1.7× the median. (54 countries reporting)
- Thailand's 0.6157 is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 0.3555, 1.7× the median. (29 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 0.1394 | 0.1238 | 0.1537 | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.1841 | 0.1545 | 0.2194 | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.256 | 0.1668 | 0.4473 | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.596 | 0.4875 | 0.6412 | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.6157 | 0.6157 | 0.6157 | 1 |
Countries ranked near Thailand
More financial sector data for Thailand
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, annual growth rate 8.39 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.002 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per capita 16.06 units per person (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, annual growth rate 3.21 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.0015 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per capita 11.73 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, annual growth rate 8.39 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.002 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per capita 16.06 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, SDR, annual growth rate 3.21 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is financial institutions access index in Thailand?
- Financial institutions access index in Thailand was 0.6157 in 2020, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest financial institutions access index recorded in Thailand?
- The highest recorded value was 0.6412 in 2015.
- What is the lowest financial institutions access index recorded in Thailand?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.1238 in 1981.
- How does Thailand rank for financial institutions access index?
- Thailand ranks 30th out of 183 countries with data for 2020.
- Is financial institutions access index rising or falling in Thailand?
- Over the last ten years it is up 26.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Thailand data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of Financial Institutions Access Index. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
The dataset contains nine indices that summarize how developed financial institutions and financial markets are in terms of their depth, access, and efficiency. These indices are aggregated into an overall index of financial development. With the coverage of over 180 countries on annual frequency from 1980 onwards, the database should offer a useful analytical tool for researchers and policy makers.