Government expenditure on education, US$ in Thailand
Thailand: Government expenditure on 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$ 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% |
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
- 30 South Africa 22,922 millions compare
- 31 Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of 22,672 millions compare
- 32 Finland 17,868 millions compare
- 34 Ireland 15,432 millions compare
- 35 Chile 14,796 millions compare
- 36 Hong Kong, China 14,502 millions compare
More education data for Thailand
- Start of the academic school year (tertiary education), gaps filled 2,023 tertiary education (2024)
- Start of the academic school year (tertiary education), annual growth 0.0495 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, teachers, gaps filled 305,368 (2025)
- Duration of pre primary education, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Duration of pre primary education 3 (2025)
- Official entrance age to pre primary education 3 (2025)
- Population ages 15-64 69.6% (2025)
- Population ages 0-14 14.4% (2025)
- Lower secondary school starting age 12 years (2025)
- Primary school starting age 6 years (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