Government expenditure on pre-primary education, US$ in Thailand

Thailand: Government expenditure on pre-primary education, US$ was 938.98 millions in 2013. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2013)
938.98 millions
Change on year
down 20.7%
World rank
34th
of 158 countries
All-time high
1,184 millions
in 2012
All-time low
0 millions
in 1983
Years of data
33
1971–2013

Government expenditure on pre-primary education, US$ in Thailand, 1971–2013

02505007501.0k1.2k1971199220131971: 1.4 millions1972: 1.7 millions1973: 1.7 millions1974: 1.9 millions1975: 2 millions1976: 3.4 millions1977: 4 millions1979: 3.4 millions1980: 4.8 millions1981: 6.1 millions1982: 2.3 millions1983: 0 millions1984: 0 millions1987: 0 millions1988: 0 millions1989: 0 millions1991: 4.5 millions1992: 17 millions1994: 71.5 millions1995: 80.1 millions1996: 78.4 millions1997: 1.0k millions1998: 499.4 millions2000: 726.1 millions2001: 595.5 millions2004: 725.7 millions2005: 1.0k millions2008: 661.5 millions2009: 701.3 millions2010: 685.4 millions2011: 994.1 millions2012: 1.2k millions2013: 939 millions

Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.

Analysis

In 2013, government expenditure on pre-primary education, us$ in Thailand stood at 938.98 millions.

That represents a change of down 20.7% on the previous year and up 29.4% over ten years.

Over the whole period, government expenditure on pre-primary education, us$ in Thailand peaked at 1,184 millions in 2012 and was at its lowest, 0 millions, in 1983.

That places Thailand 34th out of 158 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 pre-primary education, US$ in Thailand, year by year

Annual values for Government expenditure on pre-primary education, US$ (millions) in Thailand, 1971 to 2013.
Year millions Change
1971 1.38 millions —
1972 1.66 millions +20.4%
1973 1.72 millions +3.8%
1974 1.89 millions +9.6%
1975 1.99 millions +5.4%
1976 3.44 millions +72.9%
1977 3.98 millions +15.7%
1979 3.39 millions -14.7%
1980 4.85 millions +42.8%
1981 6.07 millions +25.3%
1982 2.31 millions -62.0%
1983 0 millions -100.0%
1984 0 millions —
1987 0 millions —
1988 0 millions —
1989 0 millions —
1991 4.51 millions —
1992 16.97 millions +276.5%
1994 71.53 millions +321.6%
1995 80.07 millions +11.9%
1996 78.37 millions -2.1%
1997 1,014 millions +1194.5%
1998 499.39 millions -50.8%
2000 726.11 millions +45.4%
2001 595.48 millions -18.0%
2004 725.66 millions +21.9%
2005 1,017 millions +40.1%
2008 661.53 millions -34.9%
2009 701.34 millions +6.0%
2010 685.35 millions -2.3%
2011 994.07 millions +45.0%
2012 1,184 millions +19.1%
2013 938.98 millions -20.7%

Thailand compared with similar countries

  • Thailand's 938.98 millions is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 99.19 millions, 9.5× the median. (44 countries reporting)
  • Thailand's 938.98 millions is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 207.57 millions, 4.5× the median. (20 countries reporting)

Biggest year-on-year movements

Years where Government expenditure on pre-primary education, 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.

YearChange FromTo
1997 +1194.5% 78.37 millions 1,014 millions
1994 +321.6% 16.97 millions 71.53 millions
1992 +276.5% 4.51 millions 16.97 millions

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1970s 2.43 millions 1.38 millions 3.98 millions 8
1980s 1.65 millions 0 millions 6.07 millions 8
1990s 252.19 millions 4.51 millions 1,014 millions 7
2000s 737.81 millions 595.48 millions 1,017 millions 6
2010s 950.51 millions 685.35 millions 1,184 millions 4

Countries ranked near Thailand

  1. 31 India 1,119 millions compare
  2. 32 Ukraine 1,061 millions compare
  3. 33 Hungary 996.97 millions compare
  4. 35 Portugal 880.57 millions compare
  5. 36 New Zealand 865.06 millions compare
  6. 37 Hong Kong 845.44 millions compare

See the full ranking of 158 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is government expenditure on pre-primary education, us$ in Thailand?
Government expenditure on pre-primary education, us$ in Thailand was 938.98 millions in 2013, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
What is the highest government expenditure on pre-primary education, us$ recorded in Thailand?
The highest recorded value was 1,184 millions in 2012.
What is the lowest government expenditure on pre-primary education, us$ recorded in Thailand?
The lowest recorded value was 0 millions in 1983.
How does Thailand rank for government expenditure on pre-primary education, us$?
Thailand ranks 34th out of 158 countries with data for 2013.
Is government expenditure on pre-primary education, us$ rising or falling in Thailand?
Over the last ten years it is up 29.4%. 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 pre-primary education, US$ (millions). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Government expenditure on pre-primary education, US$ (millions)
Unit
millions
Source
UNESCO Institute for Statistics
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
158 places, 3,075 data points, 1970–2019
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Total general (local, regional and central) government expenditure on pre-primary education (current, capital, and transfers) 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/