Malaysia vs Thailand: Government expenditure on tertiary education, PPP$
Malaysia
7,261 millions
in 2023
Thailand
6,817 millions
in 2013
Malaysia rank
33rd
Thailand rank
34th
Government expenditure on tertiary education, PPP$ over time
- Malaysia
- Thailand
How they compare
Malaysia currently reports 7,261 millions against 6,817 millions in Thailand, a difference of 444 millions.
That makes Malaysia's figure about 1.1 times Thailand's.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 14 shared years of data; in 1992 it was Thailand ahead.
Malaysia ranks 33rd and Thailand ranks 34th of 148 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, Malaysia averaged higher in 2 and Thailand in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Malaysia | Thailand | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 2,336 millions | 3,085 millions | 749.1 millions | Thailand |
| 2000s | 8,043 millions | 5,646 millions | 2,397 millions | Malaysia |
| 2010s | 11,452 millions | 6,284 millions | 5,168 millions | Malaysia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher government expenditure on tertiary education, ppp$, Malaysia or Thailand?
- Malaysia, at 7,261 millions against 6,817 millions in Thailand as of 2023.
- What is the difference in government expenditure on tertiary education, ppp$ between Malaysia and Thailand?
- 444 millions, with Malaysia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Malaysia and Thailand?
- 14 years are reported by both, from 1992 to 2013.
- How do Malaysia and Thailand rank globally for government expenditure on tertiary education, ppp$?
- Malaysia ranks 33rd and Thailand ranks 34th of 148 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Government expenditure on tertiary education, PPP$ (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