Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled in Thailand
Thailand: Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled was 1.79 million number in 2019. ◆ Volatile
Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled in Thailand, 1971–2019
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in number.
Analysis
The most recent figure for enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled in Thailand is 1.79 million number, measured in 2019.
That represents a change of down 2.1% on the previous year and up 2.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled in Thailand peaked at 2.12 million number in 1995 and was at its lowest, 134,355 number, in 1971.
That places Thailand 19th out of 199 countries with data for 2019, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled in Thailand, year by year
| Year | number | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 134,355 number | — |
| 1972 | 135,929 number | +1.2% |
| 1973 | 153,573 number | +13.0% |
| 1974 | 166,865 number | +8.7% |
| 1975 | 188,767 number | +13.1% |
| 1976 | 214,620 number | +13.7% |
| 1977 | 243,041 number | +13.2% |
| 1978 | 262,184 number | +7.9% |
| 1979 | 278,339 number | +6.2% |
| 1980 | 318,128 number | +14.3% |
| 1981 | 367,313 number | +15.5% |
| 1982 | 379,400 number | +3.3% |
| 1983 | 414,470 number | +9.2% |
| 1984 | 471,597 number | +13.8% |
| 1985 | 532,097 number | +12.8% |
| 1986 | 672,080 number | +26.3% |
| 1987 | 1.01 million number | +50.2% |
| 1988 | 1.16 million number | +14.7% |
| 1989 | 1.38 million number | +19.4% |
| 1990 | 1.40 million number | +1.4% |
| 1991 | 1.46 million number | +4.4% |
| 1992 | 1.53 million number | +4.4% |
| 1993 | 1.68 million number | +9.8% |
| 1994 | 1.95 million number | +16.4% |
| 1995 | 2.12 million number | +8.6% |
| 1996 | 1.91 million number | -9.9% |
| 1997 | 2.03 million number | +6.0% |
| 2014 | 1.74 million number | -14.2% |
| 2015 | 1.64 million number | -5.8% |
| 2016 | 1.71 million number | +4.8% |
| 2017 | 1.73 million number | +0.8% |
| 2018 | 1.82 million number | +5.6% |
| 2019 | 1.79 million number | -2.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 197,519 number | 134,355 number | 278,339 number | 9 |
| 1980s | 670,482 number | 318,128 number | 1.38 million number | 10 |
| 1990s | 1.76 million number | 1.40 million number | 2.12 million number | 8 |
| 2010s | 1.74 million number | 1.64 million number | 1.82 million number | 6 |
Countries ranked near Thailand
More education data for Thailand
- 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)
- Secondary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled in Thailand?
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled in Thailand was 1.79 million number in 2019, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled recorded in Thailand?
- The highest recorded value was 2.12 million number in 1995.
- What is the lowest enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled recorded in Thailand?
- The lowest recorded value was 134,355 number in 1971.
- How does Thailand rank for enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled?
- Thailand ranks 19th out of 199 countries with data for 2019.
- Is enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled rising or falling in Thailand?
- Over the last ten years it is up 2.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- 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), gaps filled. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number) with 579 missing years estimated by linear interpolation between the nearest real observations. Only gaps of 4 years or fewer are filled, and never beyond the first or last actual measurement — these are filled holes, not forecasts.
Computed from
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes UNESCO Institute for Statistics
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About this data
Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number) with 579 missing years estimated by linear interpolation between the nearest real observations. Only gaps of 4 years or fewer are filled, and never beyond the first or last actual measurement — these are filled holes, not forecasts.