Teachers in tertiary education programmes, both sexes in Thailand
Thailand: Teachers in tertiary education programmes, both sexes was 99,994 in 2024. β Volatile
Teachers in tertiary education programmes, both sexes in Thailand, 1971β2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
The most recent figure for teachers in tertiary education programmes, both sexes in Thailand is 99,994, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 4.8% on the previous year and down 3.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, teachers in tertiary education programmes, both sexes in Thailand peaked at 122,232 in 2011 and was at its lowest, 7,506, in 1971.
That places Thailand 27th out of 183 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 12,295 | 7,506 | 31,142 | 9 |
| 1980s | 29,523 | 25,045 | 35,281 | 6 |
| 1990s | 46,031 | 38,423 | 52,317 | 5 |
| 2000s | 65,739 | 50,639 | 75,642 | 6 |
| 2010s | 91,961 | 57,492 | 122,232 | 6 |
| 2020s | 101,529 | 91,322 | 109,814 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Thailand
More education data for Thailand
- 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)
- School enrollment, primary 100.7% (2025)
- Primary education, teachers, per capita 0.0043 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is teachers in tertiary education programmes, both sexes in Thailand?
- Teachers in tertiary education programmes, both sexes in Thailand was 99,994 in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest teachers in tertiary education programmes, both sexes recorded in Thailand?
- The highest recorded value was 122,232 in 2011.
- What is the lowest teachers in tertiary education programmes, both sexes recorded in Thailand?
- The lowest recorded value was 7,506 in 1971.
- How does Thailand rank for teachers in tertiary education programmes, both sexes?
- Thailand ranks 27th out of 183 countries with data for 2024.
- Is teachers in tertiary education programmes, both sexes rising or falling in Thailand?
- Over the last ten years it is down 3.5%. 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 Teachers in tertiary education programmes, both sexes (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
February 2026 Data Release