Government expenditure on tertiary education, constant US$ in Thailand
Thailand: Government expenditure on tertiary education, constant US$ was 2,775 millions in 2013. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2013)
2,775 millions
Change on year
up 0.7%
World rank
39th
of 159 countries
All-time high
3,271 millions
in 2006
All-time low
134.6 millions
in 1974
Years of data
35
1971–2013
Government expenditure on tertiary education, constant US$ in Thailand, 1971–2013
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
Thailand recorded 2,775 millions for government expenditure on tertiary education, constant us$ in 2013.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 0.7% on the previous year and up 7.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on tertiary education, constant us$ in Thailand peaked at 3,271 millions in 2006 and was at its lowest, 134.6 millions, in 1974.
That places Thailand 39th out of 159 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 tertiary education, constant US$ in Thailand, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 197.9 millions | — |
| 1972 | 202.56 millions | +2.4% |
| 1973 | 158.44 millions | -21.8% |
| 1974 | 134.6 millions | -15.0% |
| 1975 | 149.52 millions | +11.1% |
| 1976 | 225.67 millions | +50.9% |
| 1977 | 255.16 millions | +13.1% |
| 1979 | 250.84 millions | -1.7% |
| 1980 | 269.45 millions | +7.4% |
| 1981 | 509.89 millions | +89.2% |
| 1982 | 407.71 millions | -20.0% |
| 1983 | 512.14 millions | +25.6% |
| 1984 | 554.43 millions | +8.3% |
| 1986 | 440.76 millions | -20.5% |
| 1987 | 465.81 millions | +5.7% |
| 1988 | 455.5 millions | -2.2% |
| 1989 | 486.66 millions | +6.8% |
| 1991 | 993.47 millions | +104.1% |
| 1992 | 1,167 millions | +17.4% |
| 1994 | 1,516 millions | +29.9% |
| 1995 | 1,624 millions | +7.1% |
| 1996 | 2,338 millions | +44.0% |
| 1997 | 2,405 millions | +2.9% |
| 1998 | 2,539 millions | +5.6% |
| 2000 | 2,652 millions | +4.4% |
| 2001 | 2,688 millions | +1.3% |
| 2004 | 2,584 millions | -3.8% |
| 2005 | 2,768 millions | +7.1% |
| 2006 | 3,271 millions | +18.2% |
| 2008 | 2,711 millions | -17.1% |
| 2009 | 2,703 millions | -0.3% |
| 2010 | 2,256 millions | -16.5% |
| 2011 | 2,816 millions | +24.8% |
| 2012 | 2,755 millions | -2.2% |
| 2013 | 2,775 millions | +0.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 196.84 millions | 134.6 millions | 255.16 millions | 8 |
| 1980s | 455.82 millions | 269.45 millions | 554.43 millions | 9 |
| 1990s | 1,797 millions | 993.47 millions | 2,539 millions | 7 |
| 2000s | 2,768 millions | 2,584 millions | 3,271 millions | 7 |
| 2010s | 2,651 millions | 2,256 millions | 2,816 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 tertiary education, constant us$ in Thailand?
- Government expenditure on tertiary education, constant us$ in Thailand was 2,775 millions in 2013, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on tertiary education, constant us$ recorded in Thailand?
- The highest recorded value was 3,271 millions in 2006.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on tertiary education, constant us$ recorded in Thailand?
- The lowest recorded value was 134.6 millions in 1974.
- How does Thailand rank for government expenditure on tertiary education, constant us$?
- Thailand ranks 39th out of 159 countries with data for 2013.
- Is government expenditure on tertiary education, constant us$ rising or falling in Thailand?
- Over the last ten years it is up 7.4%. 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 tertiary education, constant US$ (millions). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release