If my spouse did not work 2023 and does not have a w2 and does not plan to file 2023 do i still need to file jointly

[xmasbaby0]

You can file a joint return even if one spouse had little or no income.

 When you file a joint return, you and your spouse will get the married filing jointly standard deduction of $27,700 (+$1500 for each spouse 65 or older)  You are eligible for more credits including education credits, earned income credit, child and dependent care credit, and a larger income limit to receive the child tax credit. 

[Vanessa A]

No.  You can file jointly or separately.  However, if you only have your income, you will probably make out better if you file a joint return as the Standard  Deduction for married filing separately is $13,850 or married couples filing jointly is $27,700. This means twice the amount of income in excluded from taxation.  Plus, when you file separately, you are not eligible for as many credits as you are when you file a joint return.  

[Mike9241]

even when you qualify to file jointly your spouse must consent.