Government expenditure on primary education, PPP$ in Thailand
Thailand: Government expenditure on primary education, PPP$ was 17,799 millions in 2013. ◆ Volatile
Government expenditure on primary education, PPP$ in Thailand, 1991–2013
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
Thailand recorded 17,799 millions for government expenditure on primary education, ppp$ in 2013.
That represents a change of down 13.2% on the previous year and up 128.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on primary education, ppp$ in Thailand peaked at 22,128 millions in 2011 and was at its lowest, 4,355 millions, in 1991.
That places Thailand 16th out of 134 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 primary education, PPP$ in Thailand, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 4,355 millions | — |
| 1992 | 4,565 millions | +4.8% |
| 1994 | 5,965 millions | +30.7% |
| 1995 | 5,836 millions | -2.2% |
| 1996 | 6,837 millions | +17.2% |
| 1997 | 6,051 millions | -11.5% |
| 1998 | 4,976 millions | -17.8% |
| 2000 | 7,784 millions | +56.4% |
| 2001 | 7,509 millions | -3.5% |
| 2004 | 7,795 millions | +3.8% |
| 2008 | 12,902 millions | +65.5% |
| 2009 | 14,526 millions | +12.6% |
| 2010 | 12,470 millions | -14.2% |
| 2011 | 22,128 millions | +77.5% |
| 2012 | 20,494 millions | -7.4% |
| 2013 | 17,799 millions | -13.2% |
Thailand compared with similar countries
- Thailand's 17,799 millions is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 1,819 millions, 9.8× the median. (37 countries reporting)
- Thailand's 17,799 millions is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 3,878 millions, 4.6× the median. (19 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 5,512 millions | 4,355 millions | 6,837 millions | 7 |
| 2000s | 10,103 millions | 7,509 millions | 14,526 millions | 5 |
| 2010s | 18,223 millions | 12,470 millions | 22,128 millions | 4 |
Countries ranked near Thailand
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Frequently asked questions
- What is government expenditure on primary education, ppp$ in Thailand?
- Government expenditure on primary education, ppp$ in Thailand was 17,799 millions in 2013, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on primary education, ppp$ recorded in Thailand?
- The highest recorded value was 22,128 millions in 2011.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on primary education, ppp$ recorded in Thailand?
- The lowest recorded value was 4,355 millions in 1991.
- How does Thailand rank for government expenditure on primary education, ppp$?
- Thailand ranks 16th out of 134 countries with data for 2013.
- Is government expenditure on primary education, ppp$ rising or falling in Thailand?
- Over the last ten years it is up 128.3%. 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 primary education, PPP$ (millions). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Total general (local, regional and central) government expenditure on primary education (current, capital, and transfers), in millions PPP$ (at purchasing power parity), in 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 PPP$. 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/