Government expenditure on education not specified by level, US$ in Thailand
Thailand: Government expenditure on education not specified by level, US$ was 1,406 millions in 2013. ◆ Volatile
Government expenditure on education not specified by level, US$ in Thailand, 1983–2013
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
Thailand recorded 1,406 millions for government expenditure on education not specified by level, us$ in 2013.
That represents a change of up 38.9% on the previous year and up 43.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on education not specified by level, us$ in Thailand peaked at 1,486 millions in 2007 and was at its lowest, 7.82 millions, in 1984.
That places Thailand 7th out of 154 countries with data for 2013, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Government expenditure on education not specified by level, US$ in Thailand, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1983 | 34.04 millions | — |
| 1984 | 7.82 millions | -77.0% |
| 1986 | 75.24 millions | +861.9% |
| 1987 | 75.23 millions | -0.0% |
| 1988 | 84.09 millions | +11.8% |
| 1989 | 89.56 millions | +6.5% |
| 1994 | 324.37 millions | +262.2% |
| 1996 | 95.73 millions | -70.5% |
| 1997 | 785.4 millions | +720.4% |
| 1998 | 673.49 millions | -14.2% |
| 2000 | 972.47 millions | +44.4% |
| 2001 | 894.62 millions | -8.0% |
| 2004 | 977.19 millions | +9.2% |
| 2005 | 224.93 millions | -77.0% |
| 2006 | 1,149 millions | +410.7% |
| 2007 | 1,486 millions | +29.4% |
| 2008 | 1,324 millions | -10.9% |
| 2009 | 1,360 millions | +2.7% |
| 2010 | 1,085 millions | -20.2% |
| 2011 | 1,355 millions | +24.9% |
| 2012 | 1,012 millions | -25.3% |
| 2013 | 1,406 millions | +38.9% |
Thailand compared with similar countries
- Thailand's 1,406 millions is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 1.12 millions, 1257.4× the median. (43 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Government expenditure on education not specified by level, US$ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | +861.9% | 7.82 millions | 75.24 millions |
| 1997 | +720.4% | 95.73 millions | 785.4 millions |
| 2006 | +410.7% | 224.93 millions | 1,149 millions |
| 1994 | +262.2% | 89.56 millions | 324.37 millions |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 61 millions | 7.82 millions | 89.56 millions | 6 |
| 1990s | 469.75 millions | 95.73 millions | 785.4 millions | 4 |
| 2000s | 1,049 millions | 224.93 millions | 1,486 millions | 8 |
| 2010s | 1,215 millions | 1,012 millions | 1,406 millions | 4 |
Countries ranked near Thailand
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- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 10.67 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 65.23 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 7.92 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is government expenditure on education not specified by level, us$ in Thailand?
- Government expenditure on education not specified by level, us$ in Thailand was 1,406 millions in 2013, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on education not specified by level, us$ recorded in Thailand?
- The highest recorded value was 1,486 millions in 2007.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on education not specified by level, us$ recorded in Thailand?
- The lowest recorded value was 7.82 millions in 1984.
- How does Thailand rank for government expenditure on education not specified by level, us$?
- Thailand ranks 7th out of 154 countries with data for 2013.
- Is government expenditure on education not specified by level, us$ rising or falling in Thailand?
- Over the last ten years it is up 43.8%. 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 education not specified by level, US$ (millions). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Total general (local, regional and central) government expenditure on education (current, capital, and transfers) not specified by level in millions US$ (nominal value). It includes expenditure funded by transfers from international sources to government. Total government expenditure for a given level of education (e.g. primary, secondary, or all levels combined) in national currency is converted to US$. Limitations: In some instances data on total government expenditure on education refers only to the Ministry of Education, excluding other ministries which may also spend a part of their budget on educational activities. For more information, consult the UNESCO Institute of Statistics website: http://www.uis.unesco.org/Education/