Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual in Thailand
Thailand: Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual was -2.06 % change on previous year in 2019. ◆ Volatile
Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual in Thailand, 1972–2019
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
Thailand recorded -2.06 % change on previous year for enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual in 2019.
The figure is down 136.5% on the previous year and up 64.5% over five years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual in Thailand peaked at 50.15 % change on previous year in 1987 and was at its lowest, -9.9 % change on previous year, in 1996.
Thailand ranks 145th of 186 countries on this measure, in the bottom 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), annual in Thailand, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1972 | 1.17 % change on previous year | — |
| 1973 | 12.98 % change on previous year | +1008.0% |
| 1974 | 8.66 % change on previous year | -33.3% |
| 1975 | 13.13 % change on previous year | +51.7% |
| 1976 | 13.7 % change on previous year | +4.3% |
| 1977 | 13.24 % change on previous year | -3.3% |
| 1978 | 7.88 % change on previous year | -40.5% |
| 1979 | 6.16 % change on previous year | -21.8% |
| 1980 | 14.3 % change on previous year | +132.0% |
| 1981 | 15.46 % change on previous year | +8.2% |
| 1982 | 3.29 % change on previous year | -78.7% |
| 1983 | 9.24 % change on previous year | +180.9% |
| 1984 | 13.78 % change on previous year | +49.1% |
| 1985 | 12.83 % change on previous year | -6.9% |
| 1986 | 26.31 % change on previous year | +105.1% |
| 1987 | 50.15 % change on previous year | +90.6% |
| 1988 | 14.73 % change on previous year | -70.6% |
| 1989 | 19.44 % change on previous year | +31.9% |
| 1990 | 1.42 % change on previous year | -92.7% |
| 1991 | 4.37 % change on previous year | +207.5% |
| 1992 | 4.43 % change on previous year | +1.5% |
| 1993 | 9.8 % change on previous year | +121.2% |
| 1994 | 16.43 % change on previous year | +67.6% |
| 1995 | 8.56 % change on previous year | -47.9% |
| 1996 | -9.9 % change on previous year | -215.7% |
| 1997 | 5.99 % change on previous year | -160.5% |
| 2015 | -5.8 % change on previous year | -196.9% |
| 2016 | 4.76 % change on previous year | -182.0% |
| 2017 | 0.7549 % change on previous year | -84.1% |
| 2018 | 5.63 % change on previous year | +646.4% |
| 2019 | -2.06 % change on previous year | -136.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 9.61 % change on previous year | 1.17 % change on previous year | 13.7 % change on previous year | 8 |
| 1980s | 17.95 % change on previous year | 3.29 % change on previous year | 50.15 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 5.14 % change on previous year | -9.9 % change on previous year | 16.43 % change on previous year | 8 |
| 2010s | 0.6577 % change on previous year | -5.8 % change on previous year | 5.63 % change on previous year | 5 |
Countries ranked near Thailand
- 142 Algeria -2.03 % change on previous year compare
- 143 Dominica -2.06 % change on previous year compare
- 144 Ukraine -2.06 % change on previous year compare
- 146 Lebanon -2.15 % change on previous year compare
- 147 Guatemala -2.27 % change on previous year compare
- 148 Korea -2.38 % change on previous year compare
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 (number), annual in Thailand?
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual in Thailand was -2.06 % change on previous year in 2019, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual recorded in Thailand?
- The highest recorded value was 50.15 % change on previous year in 1987.
- What is the lowest enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual recorded in Thailand?
- The lowest recorded value was -9.9 % change on previous year in 1996.
- How does Thailand rank for enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual?
- Thailand ranks 145th out of 186 countries with data for 2019.
- Where does this Thailand data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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The year-on-year percentage change in Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
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The year-on-year percentage change in Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.