Government expenditure on primary education, constant US$ in Thailand
Thailand: Government expenditure on primary education, constant US$ was 7,334 millions in 2013. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2013)
7,334 millions
Change on year
down 14.3%
World rank
23rd
of 148 countries
All-time high
9,523 millions
in 2011
All-time low
561.71 millions
in 1974
Years of data
33
1971–2013
Government expenditure on primary education, constant US$ in Thailand, 1971–2013
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
Thailand recorded 7,334 millions for government expenditure on primary education, constant us$ in 2013.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 14.3% on the previous year and up 88.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on primary education, constant us$ in Thailand peaked at 9,523 millions in 2011 and was at its lowest, 561.71 millions, in 1974.
That places Thailand 23rd out of 148 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 primary education, constant US$ in Thailand, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 627.23 millions | — |
| 1972 | 692.67 millions | +10.4% |
| 1973 | 656.29 millions | -5.3% |
| 1974 | 561.71 millions | -14.4% |
| 1975 | 666.05 millions | +18.6% |
| 1976 | 976.45 millions | +46.6% |
| 1977 | 1,156 millions | +18.4% |
| 1979 | 1,137 millions | -1.6% |
| 1980 | 1,092 millions | -4.0% |
| 1981 | 1,293 millions | +18.4% |
| 1982 | 1,487 millions | +15.0% |
| 1983 | 1,767 millions | +18.8% |
| 1984 | 1,904 millions | +7.7% |
| 1986 | 2,080 millions | +9.3% |
| 1987 | 2,089 millions | +0.4% |
| 1988 | 2,077 millions | -0.6% |
| 1989 | 2,077 millions | -0.0% |
| 1991 | 2,794 millions | +34.5% |
| 1992 | 2,863 millions | +2.5% |
| 1994 | 3,578 millions | +25.0% |
| 1995 | 3,429 millions | -4.2% |
| 1996 | 3,945 millions | +15.1% |
| 1997 | 3,432 millions | -13.0% |
| 1998 | 2,791 millions | -18.7% |
| 2000 | 4,210 millions | +50.8% |
| 2001 | 3,974 millions | -5.6% |
| 2004 | 3,882 millions | -2.3% |
| 2008 | 5,778 millions | +48.8% |
| 2009 | 6,456 millions | +11.7% |
| 2010 | 5,479 millions | -15.1% |
| 2011 | 9,523 millions | +73.8% |
| 2012 | 8,559 millions | -10.1% |
| 2013 | 7,334 millions | -14.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 809.26 millions | 561.71 millions | 1,156 millions | 8 |
| 1980s | 1,763 millions | 1,092 millions | 2,089 millions | 9 |
| 1990s | 3,262 millions | 2,791 millions | 3,945 millions | 7 |
| 2000s | 4,860 millions | 3,882 millions | 6,456 millions | 5 |
| 2010s | 7,724 millions | 5,479 millions | 9,523 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 primary education, constant us$ in Thailand?
- Government expenditure on primary education, constant us$ in Thailand was 7,334 millions in 2013, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on primary education, constant us$ recorded in Thailand?
- The highest recorded value was 9,523 millions in 2011.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on primary education, constant us$ recorded in Thailand?
- The lowest recorded value was 561.71 millions in 1974.
- How does Thailand rank for government expenditure on primary education, constant us$?
- Thailand ranks 23rd out of 148 countries with data for 2013.
- Is government expenditure on primary education, constant us$ rising or falling in Thailand?
- Over the last ten years it is up 88.9%. 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 primary education, constant US$ (millions). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release