NESDC: 2025 GDP Grows 2.4%, Q4 Hits 2.5%, 2026 Forecast 2%

Thansettakij•Economy•1d ago

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Thailand's economy experienced robust growth in Q4 of 2025, driven by strong exports and domestic consumption, with positive revised forecasts for 2026.

•The National Economic and Social Development Council (NESDC) announced that Thailand's GDP grew by 2.4% in the year 2025.
•Economic growth in the fourth quarter of 2025 reached 2.5%.
•The NESDC has revised its economic growth forecast for the year 2026 upwards to an average of 2.0%.

Overview

•Economic expansion in Q4 of 2025 was recorded at 2.5%, contributing to the annual growth.
•The GDP for the full year 2025 expanded by 2.4%.
•Private consumption grew by 3.3% in Q4 2025, fueling economic activity.
•Exports saw a significant increase of 5.6% in Q4 2025.
•Total investment expanded by 8.1% in Q4 2025, with public investment jumping 13.3%.
•The NESDC revised its forecast for 2026 GDP growth upwards from 1.7% (midpoint) to 2.0% (midpoint).
•The projected GDP growth range for 2026 is now 1.5-2.5%, an increase from the previous estimate of 1.2-2.2%.
•The NESDC is expected to report further details on the economic base in subsequent publications.

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NESDC(สศช.)ℹ️

The National Economic and Social Development Council (NESDC) which analyzes and forecasts Thailand's economic performance.