Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number) (pre-primary) in Thailand
Thailand: Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number) (pre-primary) was 1.47 million in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
1.47 million
Change on year
down 9.7%
World rank
29th
of 214 countries
All-time high
2.12 million
in 1995
All-time low
134,355
in 1971
Years of data
39
1971–2025
Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes in Thailand, 1971–2025
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
The most recent figure for enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes in Thailand is 1.47 million, measured in 2025.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 9.7% on the previous year and down 9.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes in Thailand peaked at 2.12 million in 1995 and was at its lowest, 134,355, in 1971.
Thailand ranks 29th of 214 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number) (pre-primary) in Thailand, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 134,355 | — |
| 1972 | 135,929 | +1.2% |
| 1973 | 153,573 | +13.0% |
| 1974 | 166,865 | +8.7% |
| 1975 | 188,767 | +13.1% |
| 1976 | 214,620 | +13.7% |
| 1977 | 243,041 | +13.2% |
| 1978 | 262,184 | +7.9% |
| 1979 | 278,339 | +6.2% |
| 1980 | 318,128 | +14.3% |
| 1981 | 367,313 | +15.5% |
| 1982 | 379,400 | +3.3% |
| 1983 | 414,470 | +9.2% |
| 1984 | 471,597 | +13.8% |
| 1985 | 532,097 | +12.8% |
| 1986 | 672,080 | +26.3% |
| 1987 | 1.01 million | +50.2% |
| 1988 | 1.16 million | +14.7% |
| 1989 | 1.38 million | +19.4% |
| 1990 | 1.40 million | +1.4% |
| 1991 | 1.46 million | +4.4% |
| 1992 | 1.53 million | +4.4% |
| 1993 | 1.68 million | +9.8% |
| 1994 | 1.95 million | +16.4% |
| 1995 | 2.12 million | +8.6% |
| 1996 | 1.91 million | -9.9% |
| 1997 | 2.03 million | +6.0% |
| 2014 | 1.74 million | -14.2% |
| 2015 | 1.64 million | -5.8% |
| 2016 | 1.71 million | +4.8% |
| 2017 | 1.75 million | +2.4% |
| 2018 | 1.82 million | +3.8% |
| 2019 | 1.79 million | -1.8% |
| 2020 | 1.69 million | -5.5% |
| 2021 | 1.64 million | -3.0% |
| 2022 | 1.63 million | -0.8% |
| 2023 | 1.68 million | +3.1% |
| 2024 | 1.63 million | -2.6% |
| 2025 | 1.47 million | -9.7% |
Thailand compared with similar countries
- Thailand's 1.47 million is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 160,388, 9.2× the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Thailand's 1.47 million is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 36,952, 39.9× the median. (35 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 197,519 | 134,355 | 278,339 | 9 |
| 1980s | 670,482 | 318,128 | 1.38 million | 10 |
| 1990s | 1.76 million | 1.40 million | 2.12 million | 8 |
| 2010s | 1.74 million | 1.64 million | 1.82 million | 6 |
| 2020s | 1.62 million | 1.47 million | 1.69 million | 6 |
Countries ranked near Thailand
More education data for Thailand
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 243,991 (2025)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 13,596 (2025)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 758,147 (2025)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 716,498 (2025)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 4.26 million (2025)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 4.45 million (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -1.23 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0621 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes in Thailand?
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes in Thailand was 1.47 million in 2025, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes recorded in Thailand?
- The highest recorded value was 2.12 million in 1995.
- What is the lowest enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes recorded in Thailand?
- The lowest recorded value was 134,355 in 1971.
- How does Thailand rank for enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes?
- Thailand ranks 29th out of 214 countries with data for 2025.
- Is enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes rising or falling in Thailand?
- Over the last ten years it is down 9.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Thailand data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release