Thailand vs Vietnam
A data-driven side-by-side: investment score, economy, business climate, political stability, and tax — to help you decide where to invest, incorporate, or relocate.
Overall: Thailand ranks higher
Thailand scores 64/100 on our composite investment index, ahead of Vietnam at 54/100. This blends economic strength, political stability, business climate, financial maturity, and growth outlook. Read the breakdown below to see where each country actually leads.
Category breakdown
65
Economic strength
Thailand leads
62
52
Political stability
Thailand leads
42
68
Business climate
Thailand leads
52
72
Financial maturity
Thailand leads
52
62
Growth outlook
Vietnam leads
80
Macro snapshot
515
GDP (USD bn)
+85.0 bn
430
2.5%
GDP growth (%)
-4.0 pp
6.5%
$7,300
GDP per capita (USD)
+3000.0
$4,300
1.2%
Inflation (%)
-2.3 pp
3.5%
2.8%
FDI (% of GDP)
-1.7 pp
4.5%
62%
Public debt (% of GDP)
+24.0 pp
38%
72
Population (M)
-28.0M
100
Thailand — strong sectors
- Tourism12.0% of GDP85
- Automotive7.0% of GDP78
- Electronics15.0% of GDP75
- Agriculture8.0% of GDP68
Vietnam — strong sectors
- Manufacturing33.0% of GDP85
- Electronics18.0% of GDP82
- Tourism7.0% of GDP72
- Agriculture12.0% of GDP68
Frequently asked
Which is better for investment: Thailand or Vietnam?
Our composite investment index gives Thailand a score of 64/100 and Vietnam a score of 54/100. Thailand ranks higher overall, but the right answer depends on your sector and risk tolerance — see the category breakdown above.
Is Thailand a safer market than Vietnam?
Risk classification puts Thailand as moderate (Growing economy with manageable risks - suitable for diversified portfolios) and Vietnam as moderate (Growing economy with manageable risks - suitable for diversified portfolios).
Which has higher GDP growth: Thailand or Vietnam?
Thailand is currently growing at 2.5% per year, vs 6.5% for Vietnam. Vietnam has the faster headline growth rate today.