Online Bill Payments Statistics in Thailand (2026)
According to World Bank Global Findex data, 40.1% of adults in Thailand paid bills online or from a mobile phone in 2024. Down from 46.9% in 2021 to 40.1% in 2024 (−6.9 percentage points). Thailand ranks #9 of 16 economies in East Asia & Pacific on this measure, and #51 of 142 globally.
Key Statistics
- Latest value (2024)
- 40.1% (2024)
- Online Bill Payments in Thailand as of 2024, the most recent observation in World Bank Global Findex data.
- Change since 2021
- −6.9 pp (2024)
- Down from 46.9% in 2021 to 40.1% in 2024 (−6.9 percentage points).
- Earliest value in this dataset (2017)
- 10.1% (2017)
- Earliest observation in this dataset, which covers 1990 onward (the source series may begin earlier). Up from 10.1% in 2017 to 40.1% in 2024.
- Peak value (2021)
- 46.9% (2021)
- Highest value in the available series; the 2024 value is 40.1%.
- Rank in East Asia & Pacific
- #9 of 16 (2024)
- Thailand ranks 9 of 16 countries in East Asia & Pacific with data, based on each country's latest value.
- Global rank
- #51 of 142 (2024)
- Thailand ranks 51 of 142 countries with data globally.
- East Asia & Pacific average
- 43.2% (2024)
- Thailand (40.1%) is below the average of 43.2% across the 16 countries in East Asia & Pacific with data.
- Among women (2024)
- 40.4% (2024)
- Value for women in Thailand, same 2024 World Bank Global Findex data.
- Among men (2024)
- 39.7% (2024)
- Value for men in Thailand, same 2024 World Bank Global Findex data.
- Gender gap (women minus men)
- +0.8 pp (2024)
- In 2024, the figure was 40.4% for women and 39.7% for men — 0.8 percentage points higher among women.
- In rural areas (2024)
- 36.2% (2024)
- Value for rural residents of Thailand in 2024.
- Rural gap vs national
- −3.9 pp (2024)
- Rural residents (36.2%) are 3.9 percentage points below the national figure (40.1%).
- Among the poorest 40% (2024)
- 24.5% (2024)
- Value for adults in the poorest 40% of households in Thailand in 2024.
- Poorest-40% gap vs national
- −15.6 pp (2024)
- The poorest 40% (24.5%) are 15.6 percentage points below the national figure (40.1%).
- Internet use in Thailand (2024)
- 90.9% (2024)
- 90.9% of the population in Thailand used the internet in 2024 (World Bank); shown for context only.
- Population (2024)
- 71.7 million (2024)
- Thailand had a population of 71.7 million in 2024 (World Bank); shown for scale only.
Trend, 2017–2024
| Year | % of adults (age 15+) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 40.1% | −6.9 pp |
| 2021 | 46.9% | +36.9 pp |
| 2017 | 10.1% | — |
Frequently asked questions
What share of adults in Thailand paid bills online or from a mobile phone?
40.1% of adults in Thailand paid bills online or from a mobile phone in 2024, according to World Bank Global Findex data.
How has online bill payments in Thailand changed over time?
World Bank Global Findex data show a rise from 10.1% in 2017 to 40.1% in 2024.
How does Thailand compare with other countries in East Asia & Pacific?
Thailand ranks 9 of 16 countries in East Asia & Pacific with data, with 40.1% versus a regional average of 43.2% (latest values per country).
Where does Thailand rank globally on online bill payments?
Thailand ranks 51 of 142 countries with data globally, based on the latest World Bank Global Findex value for each country.
Source & methodology
Source: World Bank Global Findex, indicator
fin26a, retrieved .
Figures are shown exactly as published in the source dataset; only the change column of the trend table is computed from adjacent published values.Read more on the methodology page. All figures are estimates and projections; this is not financial advice.
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