Government expenditure on education, US$ (millions) (education US) in Thailand
Thailand: Government expenditure on education, US$ (millions) (education US) was 17,335 millions in 2013. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2013)
17,335 millions
Change on year
down 3.9%
World rank
33rd
of 181 countries
All-time high
18,036 millions
in 2012
All-time low
226.13 millions
in 1971
Years of data
39
1971–2013
Government expenditure on education, US$ in Thailand, 1971–2013
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
In 2013, government expenditure on education, us$ in Thailand stood at 17,335 millions.
That represents a change of down 3.9% on the previous year and up 205.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on education, us$ in Thailand peaked at 18,036 millions in 2012 and was at its lowest, 226.13 millions, in 1971.
That places Thailand 33rd out of 181 countries with data for 2013, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Government expenditure on education, US$ (millions) (education US) in Thailand, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 226.13 millions | — |
| 1972 | 247.72 millions | +9.5% |
| 1973 | 276.85 millions | +11.8% |
| 1974 | 294.19 millions | +6.3% |
| 1975 | 354.34 millions | +20.4% |
| 1976 | 512.4 millions | +44.6% |
| 1977 | 635.93 millions | +24.1% |
| 1979 | 778.8 millions | +22.5% |
| 1980 | 832.95 millions | +7.0% |
| 1981 | 1,005 millions | +20.6% |
| 1982 | 1,198 millions | +19.2% |
| 1983 | 1,387 millions | +15.8% |
| 1984 | 1,437 millions | +3.6% |
| 1986 | 1,469 millions | +2.2% |
| 1987 | 1,575 millions | +7.2% |
| 1988 | 1,698 millions | +7.8% |
| 1989 | 1,808 millions | +6.5% |
| 1991 | 3,034 millions | +67.8% |
| 1992 | 3,394 millions | +11.9% |
| 1994 | 4,995 millions | +47.2% |
| 1995 | 5,324 millions | +6.6% |
| 1996 | 6,406 millions | +20.3% |
| 1997 | 6,874 millions | +7.3% |
| 1998 | 5,258 millions | -23.5% |
| 1999 | 6,122 millions | +16.4% |
| 2000 | 6,640 millions | +8.5% |
| 2001 | 5,796 millions | -12.7% |
| 2002 | 5,191 millions | -10.4% |
| 2003 | 5,673 millions | +9.3% |
| 2004 | 6,969 millions | +22.8% |
| 2005 | 7,456 millions | +7.0% |
| 2006 | 8,982 millions | +20.5% |
| 2007 | 9,474 millions | +5.5% |
| 2008 | 10,223 millions | +7.9% |
| 2009 | 10,880 millions | +6.4% |
| 2010 | 11,968 millions | +10.0% |
| 2011 | 17,820 millions | +48.9% |
| 2012 | 18,036 millions | +1.2% |
| 2013 | 17,335 millions | -3.9% |
Thailand compared with similar countries
- Thailand's 17,335 millions is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 1,877 millions, 9.2× the median. (49 countries reporting)
- Thailand's 17,335 millions is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 1,553 millions, 11.2× the median. (26 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 415.79 millions | 226.13 millions | 778.8 millions | 8 |
| 1980s | 1,379 millions | 832.95 millions | 1,808 millions | 9 |
| 1990s | 5,176 millions | 3,034 millions | 6,874 millions | 8 |
| 2000s | 7,728 millions | 5,191 millions | 10,880 millions | 10 |
| 2010s | 16,290 millions | 11,968 millions | 18,036 millions | 4 |
Countries ranked near Thailand
More education data for Thailand
- Gender gap education levels, gaps filled 98.74 (2025)
- Primary enrollment selected countries, gaps filled 99.18 (2025)
- 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)
Frequently asked questions
- What is government expenditure on education, us$ in Thailand?
- Government expenditure on education, us$ in Thailand was 17,335 millions in 2013, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on education, us$ recorded in Thailand?
- The highest recorded value was 18,036 millions in 2012.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on education, us$ recorded in Thailand?
- The lowest recorded value was 226.13 millions in 1971.
- How does Thailand rank for government expenditure on education, us$?
- Thailand ranks 33rd out of 181 countries with data for 2013.
- Is government expenditure on education, us$ rising or falling in Thailand?
- Over the last ten years it is up 205.5%. 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 Government expenditure on education, US$ (millions). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release