Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Thailand
Thailand: Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth was -2.24 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Thailand, 1978–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 2025, teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Thailand stood at -2.24 % change on previous year.
That represents a change of down 121.8% on the previous year and down 151.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Thailand peaked at 20.18 % change on previous year in 1978 and was at its lowest, -12.3 % change on previous year, in 2021.
Thailand ranks 167th of 205 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Thailand, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1978 | 20.18 % change on previous year | — |
| 1985 | 1.21 % change on previous year | -94.0% |
| 1988 | -1.04 % change on previous year | -185.7% |
| 1989 | 4.05 % change on previous year | -490.0% |
| 1990 | 1.89 % change on previous year | -53.4% |
| 1991 | 2.55 % change on previous year | +34.9% |
| 1992 | 0.1531 % change on previous year | -94.0% |
| 1993 | 5.63 % change on previous year | +3574.9% |
| 1994 | 6.62 % change on previous year | +17.6% |
| 2002 | 2.09 % change on previous year | -68.4% |
| 2007 | 9.16 % change on previous year | +337.4% |
| 2008 | -2.25 % change on previous year | -124.6% |
| 2015 | 4.38 % change on previous year | -294.5% |
| 2016 | 2.79 % change on previous year | -36.2% |
| 2017 | -2.62 % change on previous year | -193.7% |
| 2018 | 0.5132 % change on previous year | -119.6% |
| 2019 | -5.04 % change on previous year | -1082.1% |
| 2020 | 8.25 % change on previous year | -263.7% |
| 2021 | -12.3 % change on previous year | -249.0% |
| 2022 | 5.22 % change on previous year | -142.5% |
| 2023 | -1.17 % change on previous year | -122.4% |
| 2024 | 10.23 % change on previous year | -974.2% |
| 2025 | -2.24 % change on previous year | -121.8% |
Thailand compared with similar countries
- Thailand's -2.24 % change on previous year is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 0.4146 % change on previous year. (55 countries reporting)
- Thailand's -2.24 % change on previous year is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 1.32 % change on previous year. (33 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Thailand changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | +3574.9% | 0.1531 % change on previous year | 5.63 % change on previous year |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 20.18 % change on previous year | 20.18 % change on previous year | 20.18 % change on previous year | 1 |
| 1980s | 1.41 % change on previous year | -1.04 % change on previous year | 4.05 % change on previous year | 3 |
| 1990s | 3.37 % change on previous year | 0.1531 % change on previous year | 6.62 % change on previous year | 5 |
| 2000s | 3 % change on previous year | -2.25 % change on previous year | 9.16 % change on previous year | 3 |
| 2010s | 0.0055 % change on previous year | -5.04 % change on previous year | 4.38 % change on previous year | 5 |
| 2020s | 1.33 % change on previous year | -12.3 % change on previous year | 10.23 % change on previous year | 6 |
Countries ranked near Thailand
- 164 Aruba -1.6 % change on previous year compare
- 165 Latvia -2.06 % change on previous year compare
- 166 Republic of Moldova -2.14 % change on previous year compare
- 168 Bosnia and Herzegovina -2.36 % change on previous year compare
- 169 Cape Verde -2.59 % change on previous year compare
- 170 Madagascar -2.59 % change on previous year compare
More education data for Thailand
- 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)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0621 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Thailand?
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Thailand was -2.24 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth recorded in Thailand?
- The highest recorded value was 20.18 % change on previous year in 1978.
- What is the lowest teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth recorded in Thailand?
- The lowest recorded value was -12.3 % change on previous year in 2021.
- How does Thailand rank for teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth?
- Thailand ranks 167th out of 205 countries with data for 2025.
- Is teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rising or falling in Thailand?
- Over the last ten years it is down 151.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Thailand data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes UNESCO Institute for Statistics
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.