The invention discloses a radial forging and gradual-increment forming method for a large-tooth-height thread element. According to the method, a hammerhead is gradually increased by a radial compression amount, the hammerhead is provided with a thread-shaped section, the thread shape comprises a gradual-increment-variable thread-shaped section and a gradual-increment-invariable thread-shaped section, a plurality of the hammerheads with the gradual-increment-variable thread-shaped sections are used for synchronously forging, and a workpiece is rotated and axially fed simultaneously, thus reducing a forming force, reducing forging defects, and improving surface accuracy and strength; isovolumetric forging is carried out to realize near-net forming, thus increasing material utilization rate, and shortening production period; forming manufacturing for thread components such as lead screws and screw rods with high performances, large diameters and high tooth heights can be realized.