Saudi Arabia vs Thailand: Government expenditure on education, constant PPP$
Saudi Arabia
72,249 millions
in 2008
Thailand
58,318 millions
in 2013
Saudi Arabia rank
19th
Thailand rank
21st
Government expenditure on education, constant PPP$ over time
- Saudi Arabia
- Thailand
How they compare
Saudi Arabia currently reports 72,249 millions against 58,318 millions in Thailand, a difference of 13,931 millions.
That makes Saudi Arabia's figure about 1.2 times Thailand's.
Across all 16 years both countries report, Saudi Arabia has been ahead every year.
Saudi Arabia ranks 19th and Thailand ranks 21st of 166 countries.
Saudi Arabia has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Saudi Arabia | Thailand | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 52,203 millions | 27,981 millions | 24,222 millions | Saudi Arabia |
| 2000s | 72,743 millions | 40,365 millions | 32,377 millions | Saudi Arabia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher government expenditure on education, constant ppp$, Saudi Arabia or Thailand?
- Saudi Arabia, at 72,249 millions against 58,318 millions in Thailand as of 2008.
- What is the difference in government expenditure on education, constant ppp$ between Saudi Arabia and Thailand?
- 13,931 millions, with Saudi Arabia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Saudi Arabia and Thailand?
- 16 years are reported by both, from 1991 to 2008.
- How do Saudi Arabia and Thailand rank globally for government expenditure on education, constant ppp$?
- Saudi Arabia ranks 19th and Thailand ranks 21st of 166 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Government expenditure on education, constant PPP$ (millions). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
February 2026 Data Release