Government expenditure on pre-primary education, US$ in Thailand
Thailand: Government expenditure on pre-primary education, US$ was 938.98 millions in 2013. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2013)
938.98 millions
Change on year
down 20.7%
World rank
40th
of 160 countries
All-time high
1,184 millions
in 2012
All-time low
0 millions
in 1983
Years of data
33
1971–2013
Government expenditure on pre-primary education, US$ in Thailand, 1971–2013
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
Thailand recorded 938.98 millions for government expenditure on pre-primary education, us$ in 2013.
That represents a change of down 20.7% on the previous year and up 29.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on pre-primary education, us$ in Thailand peaked at 1,184 millions in 2012 and was at its lowest, 0 millions, in 1983.
That places Thailand 40th out of 160 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 pre-primary education, US$ in Thailand, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 1.38 millions | — |
| 1972 | 1.66 millions | +20.4% |
| 1973 | 1.72 millions | +3.8% |
| 1974 | 1.89 millions | +9.6% |
| 1975 | 1.99 millions | +5.4% |
| 1976 | 3.44 millions | +72.9% |
| 1977 | 3.98 millions | +15.7% |
| 1979 | 3.39 millions | -14.7% |
| 1980 | 4.85 millions | +42.8% |
| 1981 | 6.07 millions | +25.3% |
| 1982 | 2.31 millions | -62.0% |
| 1983 | 0 millions | -100.0% |
| 1984 | 0 millions | — |
| 1987 | 0 millions | — |
| 1988 | 0 millions | — |
| 1989 | 0 millions | — |
| 1991 | 4.51 millions | — |
| 1992 | 16.97 millions | +276.5% |
| 1994 | 71.53 millions | +321.6% |
| 1995 | 80.07 millions | +11.9% |
| 1996 | 78.37 millions | -2.1% |
| 1997 | 1,014 millions | +1194.5% |
| 1998 | 499.39 millions | -50.8% |
| 2000 | 726.11 millions | +45.4% |
| 2001 | 595.48 millions | -18.0% |
| 2004 | 725.66 millions | +21.9% |
| 2005 | 1,017 millions | +40.1% |
| 2008 | 661.53 millions | -34.9% |
| 2009 | 701.34 millions | +6.0% |
| 2010 | 685.35 millions | -2.3% |
| 2011 | 994.07 millions | +45.0% |
| 2012 | 1,184 millions | +19.1% |
| 2013 | 938.98 millions | -20.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 2.43 millions | 1.38 millions | 3.98 millions | 8 |
| 1980s | 1.65 millions | 0 millions | 6.07 millions | 8 |
| 1990s | 252.19 millions | 4.51 millions | 1,014 millions | 7 |
| 2000s | 737.81 millions | 595.48 millions | 1,017 millions | 6 |
| 2010s | 950.51 millions | 685.35 millions | 1,184 millions | 4 |
Countries ranked near Thailand
More education data for Thailand
- Theoretical duration of pre-primary education (years), annual growth 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Start of the academic school year (pre-primary to post-secondary non) 0.0494 % change on previous year (2025)
- Theoretical duration of lower secondary education (years), annual 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Theoretical duration of upper secondary education (years), annual 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Theoretical duration of secondary education (years), annual growth 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- 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)
Frequently asked questions
- What is government expenditure on pre-primary education, us$ in Thailand?
- Government expenditure on pre-primary education, us$ in Thailand was 938.98 millions in 2013, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on pre-primary education, us$ recorded in Thailand?
- The highest recorded value was 1,184 millions in 2012.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on pre-primary education, us$ recorded in Thailand?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 millions in 1983.
- How does Thailand rank for government expenditure on pre-primary education, us$?
- Thailand ranks 40th out of 160 countries with data for 2013.
- Is government expenditure on pre-primary education, us$ rising or falling in Thailand?
- Over the last ten years it is up 29.4%. 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 pre-primary education, US$ (millions). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release