Thailand vs Malaysia: economic convergence
If Thailand grew 1.8% a year and Malaysia 2.5% a year, Thailand would never catch up with Malaysia on GDP per capita (PPP).
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Latest data (2025)
| Country | GDP per capita (PPP) |
|---|---|
| Thailand | $22,432 |
| Malaysia | $35,461 |
Thailand is at 63% of Malaysia's level.
Scenario
Thailand grows 1.8% a year (trailing 10-year average) and Malaysia grows 2.5% a year (trailing 10-year average). A scenario, not a forecast: the result follows only from the stated growth rates.
| Year | Thailand | Malaysia |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $22,836 | $36,348 |
| 2031 | $24,966 | $41,124 |
| 2036 | $27,295 | $46,528 |
| 2041 | $29,842 | $52,643 |
| 2046 | $32,626 | $59,560 |
| 2051 | $35,670 | $67,387 |
| 2056 | $38,998 | $76,242 |
| 2061 | $42,637 | $86,261 |
| 2066 | $46,615 | $97,597 |
| 2071 | $50,964 | $110,422 |
| 2076 | $55,719 | $124,932 |
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Source: World Bank (NY.GDP.PCAP.PP.KD). Mountain to Climb · World Bank data · Scenario: Thailand 1.8%, Malaysia 2.5%