Government expenditure on tertiary education, constant US$ in Thailand

Thailand: Government expenditure on tertiary education, constant US$ was 2,611 millions in 2013. β—† Volatile

Latest (2013)
2,611 millions
Change on year
up 0.7%
World rank
40th
of 153 countries
All-time high
3,078 millions
in 2006
All-time low
126.64 millions
in 1974
Years of data
35
1971–2013

Government expenditure on tertiary education, constant US$ in Thailand, 1971–2013

01.0k2.0k3.0k1971199220131971: 186.2 millions1972: 190.6 millions1973: 149.1 millions1974: 126.6 millions1975: 140.7 millions1976: 212.3 millions1977: 240.1 millions1979: 236 millions1980: 253.5 millions1981: 479.8 millions1982: 383.6 millions1983: 481.9 millions1984: 521.7 millions1986: 414.7 millions1987: 438.3 millions1988: 428.6 millions1989: 457.9 millions1991: 934.8 millions1992: 1.1k millions1994: 1.4k millions1995: 1.5k millions1996: 2.2k millions1997: 2.3k millions1998: 2.4k millions2000: 2.5k millions2001: 2.5k millions2004: 2.4k millions2005: 2.6k millions2006: 3.1k millions2008: 2.6k millions2009: 2.5k millions2010: 2.1k millions2011: 2.6k millions2012: 2.6k millions2013: 2.6k millions

Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.

Analysis

Thailand recorded 2,611 millions for government expenditure on tertiary education, constant us$ in 2013.

That represents a change of up 0.7% on the previous year and up 7.4% over ten years.

Over the whole period, government expenditure on tertiary education, constant us$ in Thailand peaked at 3,078 millions in 2006 and was at its lowest, 126.64 millions, in 1974.

That places Thailand 40th out of 153 countries with data for 2013, putting it in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1970s 185.2 millions 126.64 millions 240.08 millions 8
1980s 428.88 millions 253.53 millions 521.66 millions 9
1990s 1,691 millions 934.75 millions 2,389 millions 7
2000s 2,605 millions 2,432 millions 3,078 millions 7
2010s 2,494 millions 2,123 millions 2,650 millions 4

Countries ranked near Thailand

  1. 37 Israel 3,191 millions compare
  2. 38 Singapore 2,903 millions compare
  3. 39 New Zealand 2,819 millions compare
  4. 41 Egypt, Arab Republic of 2,442 millions compare
  5. 42 Puerto Rico 2,414 millions compare
  6. 43 Cuba 2,272 millions compare

See the full ranking of 153 places β†’

More reference data data for Thailand

All data for Thailand β†’

Frequently asked questions

What is government expenditure on tertiary education, constant us$ in Thailand?
Government expenditure on tertiary education, constant us$ in Thailand was 2,611 millions in 2013, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
What is the highest government expenditure on tertiary education, constant us$ recorded in Thailand?
The highest recorded value was 3,078 millions in 2006.
What is the lowest government expenditure on tertiary education, constant us$ recorded in Thailand?
The lowest recorded value was 126.64 millions in 1974.
How does Thailand rank for government expenditure on tertiary education, constant us$?
Thailand ranks 40th out of 153 countries with data for 2013.
Is government expenditure on tertiary education, constant us$ rising or falling in Thailand?
Over the last ten years it is up 7.4%. 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 tertiary education, constant US$ (millions). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Government expenditure on tertiary education, constant US$ (millions)
Unit
millions
Source
UNESCO Institute for Statistics
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
153 places, 3,093 data points, 1970–2019
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Total general (local, regional and central) government expenditure on tertiary education (current, capital, and transfers) in millions US$ in constant value (taking into account inflation). 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$, and where it is expressed in constant value, uses a GDP deflator to account for inflation. The constant prices base year is normally three years before the year of the data release. For example, in the July 2017 data release, constant US$ values are expressed in 2014 prices. 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/