Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Thailand
Thailand: Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth was -1.23 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Thailand, 1972–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 2025, enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Thailand stood at -1.23 % change on previous year.
The figure is up 48.9% on the previous year and up 37.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Thailand peaked at 5.78 % change on previous year in 1980 and was at its lowest, -5.25 % change on previous year, in 1996.
Thailand ranks 158th of 218 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Thailand, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1972 | 5.08 % change on previous year | — |
| 1973 | 3.89 % change on previous year | -23.5% |
| 1974 | 3.81 % change on previous year | -2.1% |
| 1975 | 2.47 % change on previous year | -35.1% |
| 1976 | 2.19 % change on previous year | -11.3% |
| 1977 | 1.86 % change on previous year | -15.2% |
| 1978 | 2.13 % change on previous year | +14.4% |
| 1979 | -1.55 % change on previous year | -172.7% |
| 1980 | 5.78 % change on previous year | -473.8% |
| 1981 | 2.05 % change on previous year | -64.4% |
| 1982 | 0.7664 % change on previous year | -62.7% |
| 1983 | -0.6852 % change on previous year | -189.4% |
| 1984 | -1.7 % change on previous year | +148.6% |
| 1985 | -0.5925 % change on previous year | -65.2% |
| 1986 | -1.09 % change on previous year | +83.4% |
| 1987 | 0.1399 % change on previous year | -112.9% |
| 1988 | -1.04 % change on previous year | -842.7% |
| 1989 | -1.09 % change on previous year | +5.4% |
| 1990 | -0.2333 % change on previous year | -78.7% |
| 1991 | -0.5078 % change on previous year | +117.7% |
| 1992 | -0.7156 % change on previous year | +40.9% |
| 1993 | -2.16 % change on previous year | +201.2% |
| 1994 | -2.79 % change on previous year | +29.2% |
| 1995 | -4.23 % change on previous year | +51.9% |
| 1996 | -5.25 % change on previous year | +24.0% |
| 1997 | -0.8762 % change on previous year | -83.3% |
| 1998 | 0.3589 % change on previous year | -141.0% |
| 1999 | 3.2 % change on previous year | +790.6% |
| 2000 | -0.3227 % change on previous year | -110.1% |
| 2001 | -1.26 % change on previous year | +290.8% |
| 2002 | 0.543 % change on previous year | -143.1% |
| 2005 | -1.32 % change on previous year | -343.0% |
| 2006 | -2.19 % change on previous year | +66.3% |
| 2007 | -2.39 % change on previous year | +9.0% |
| 2008 | -2.44 % change on previous year | +2.0% |
| 2009 | -3.49 % change on previous year | +43.0% |
| 2010 | -4.17 % change on previous year | +19.6% |
| 2011 | -1.99 % change on previous year | -52.3% |
| 2012 | -0.7694 % change on previous year | -61.3% |
| 2013 | -1.02 % change on previous year | +31.9% |
| 2014 | 4.6 % change on previous year | -552.8% |
| 2015 | -1.95 % change on previous year | -142.5% |
| 2016 | -0.3462 % change on previous year | -82.3% |
| 2017 | -4.85 % change on previous year | +1301.2% |
| 2018 | -1.17 % change on previous year | -75.9% |
| 2019 | -0.1947 % change on previous year | -83.4% |
| 2020 | -0.1694 % change on previous year | -13.0% |
| 2021 | -1.01 % change on previous year | +495.8% |
| 2022 | 0.6175 % change on previous year | -161.2% |
| 2023 | -2.4 % change on previous year | -489.2% |
| 2024 | -2.4 % change on previous year | -0.1% |
| 2025 | -1.23 % change on previous year | -48.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 2.48 % change on previous year | -1.55 % change on previous year | 5.08 % change on previous year | 8 |
| 1980s | 0.2537 % change on previous year | -1.7 % change on previous year | 5.78 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | -1.32 % change on previous year | -5.25 % change on previous year | 3.2 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | -1.61 % change on previous year | -3.49 % change on previous year | 0.543 % change on previous year | 8 |
| 2010s | -1.19 % change on previous year | -4.85 % change on previous year | 4.6 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | -1.1 % change on previous year | -2.4 % change on previous year | 0.6175 % change on previous year | 6 |
Countries ranked near Thailand
- 155 Saint Helena -1.19 % change on previous year compare
- 156 Malaysia -1.2 % change on previous year compare
- 157 Colombia -1.2 % change on previous year compare
- 159 Andorra -1.24 % change on previous year compare
- 160 France -1.27 % change on previous year compare
- 161 Finland -1.29 % 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 primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Thailand?
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Thailand was -1.23 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth recorded in Thailand?
- The highest recorded value was 5.78 % change on previous year in 1980.
- What is the lowest enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth recorded in Thailand?
- The lowest recorded value was -5.25 % change on previous year in 1996.
- How does Thailand rank for enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth?
- Thailand ranks 158th out of 218 countries with data for 2025.
- Is enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rising or falling in Thailand?
- Over the last ten years it is up 37.2%. 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 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 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 primary education, both sexes (number). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.