Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) in Thailand
Thailand: Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) was 7.31 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) in Thailand, 1972–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
Thailand recorded 7.31 % change on previous year for enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) in 2025.
That represents a change of up 383.5% on the previous year and up 190.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) in Thailand peaked at 152.12 % change on previous year in 1982 and was at its lowest, -23.59 % change on previous year, in 1981.
That places Thailand 46th out of 189 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) in Thailand, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1972 | 10.74 % change on previous year | — |
| 1973 | 5 % change on previous year | -53.5% |
| 1974 | 5.14 % change on previous year | +2.7% |
| 1975 | 23.43 % change on previous year | +356.2% |
| 1976 | -3.89 % change on previous year | -116.6% |
| 1977 | 33.96 % change on previous year | -973.4% |
| 1978 | 23.62 % change on previous year | -30.4% |
| 1979 | 73.02 % change on previous year | +209.2% |
| 1980 | 26.05 % change on previous year | -64.3% |
| 1981 | -23.59 % change on previous year | -190.6% |
| 1982 | 152.12 % change on previous year | -744.8% |
| 1983 | 15.98 % change on previous year | -89.5% |
| 1984 | 5.99 % change on previous year | -62.5% |
| 1985 | -4.16 % change on previous year | -169.4% |
| 1986 | -4.34 % change on previous year | +4.4% |
| 1996 | 3.05 % change on previous year | -170.4% |
| 1997 | 9.2 % change on previous year | +201.3% |
| 1998 | 14.21 % change on previous year | +54.4% |
| 1999 | 19.18 % change on previous year | +35.0% |
| 2000 | 4.75 % change on previous year | -75.2% |
| 2001 | 10.28 % change on previous year | +116.5% |
| 2002 | 2.85 % change on previous year | -72.3% |
| 2003 | 2.33 % change on previous year | -18.1% |
| 2004 | 2.08 % change on previous year | -10.8% |
| 2005 | 4.78 % change on previous year | +130.0% |
| 2006 | -0.8715 % change on previous year | -118.2% |
| 2007 | 7.06 % change on previous year | -909.6% |
| 2008 | -2.94 % change on previous year | -141.6% |
| 2009 | -0.5263 % change on previous year | -82.1% |
| 2010 | 0.3856 % change on previous year | -173.3% |
| 2011 | 2.92 % change on previous year | +656.1% |
| 2012 | -2.68 % change on previous year | -191.8% |
| 2013 | -1.04 % change on previous year | -61.0% |
| 2014 | 1.17 % change on previous year | -211.7% |
| 2015 | -8.12 % change on previous year | -797.2% |
| 2016 | 7.84 % change on previous year | -196.5% |
| 2017 | -4.2 % change on previous year | -153.6% |
| 2018 | -3.26 % change on previous year | -22.4% |
| 2019 | -3.33 % change on previous year | +2.3% |
| 2020 | -6.27 % change on previous year | +88.1% |
| 2021 | 0.8226 % change on previous year | -113.1% |
| 2022 | -1.79 % change on previous year | -317.4% |
| 2023 | 3.37 % change on previous year | -288.3% |
| 2024 | -2.58 % change on previous year | -176.6% |
| 2025 | 7.31 % change on previous year | -383.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 21.38 % change on previous year | -3.89 % change on previous year | 73.02 % change on previous year | 8 |
| 1980s | 24.01 % change on previous year | -23.59 % change on previous year | 152.12 % change on previous year | 7 |
| 1990s | 11.41 % change on previous year | 3.05 % change on previous year | 19.18 % change on previous year | 4 |
| 2000s | 2.98 % change on previous year | -2.94 % change on previous year | 10.28 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | -1.03 % change on previous year | -8.12 % change on previous year | 7.84 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.1433 % change on previous year | -6.27 % change on previous year | 7.31 % change on previous year | 6 |
Countries ranked near Thailand
- 43 Bahamas 7.56 % change on previous year compare
- 44 Qatar 7.38 % change on previous year compare
- 45 Cameroon 7.35 % change on previous year compare
- 47 Philippines 7.27 % change on previous year compare
- 48 Hungary 7.04 % change on previous year compare
- 49 Benin 6.82 % change on previous year compare
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 tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) in Thailand?
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) in Thailand was 7.31 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) recorded in Thailand?
- The highest recorded value was 152.12 % change on previous year in 1982.
- What is the lowest enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) recorded in Thailand?
- The lowest recorded value was -23.59 % change on previous year in 1981.
- How does Thailand rank for enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number)?
- Thailand ranks 46th out of 189 countries with data for 2025.
- Is enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) rising or falling in Thailand?
- Over the last ten years it is up 190.0%. 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 tertiary education, all programmes, 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 tertiary education, all programmes, 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 tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.