Out-of-school rate for youth of upper secondary school age, both sexes in Thailand
Thailand: Out-of-school rate for youth of upper secondary school age, both sexes was 20.9% in 2015. ▼ Falling
Out-of-school rate for youth of upper secondary school age, both sexes in Thailand, 2006–2015
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in %.
Analysis
Thailand recorded 20.9% for out-of-school rate for youth of upper secondary school age, both sexes in 2015.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 8.7% on the previous year and down 61.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, out-of-school rate for youth of upper secondary school age, both sexes in Thailand peaked at 53.8% in 2006 and was at its lowest, 19.2%, in 2014.
That places Thailand 67th out of 147 countries with data for 2015, putting it in the middle of the range.
Out-of-school rate for youth of upper secondary school age, both sexes in Thailand, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 53.8% | — |
| 2007 | 44.1% | -17.9% |
| 2008 | 46.0% | +4.3% |
| 2009 | 39.8% | -13.5% |
| 2010 | 38.3% | -3.9% |
| 2012 | 22.0% | -42.4% |
| 2014 | 19.2% | -12.6% |
| 2015 | 20.9% | +8.7% |
Thailand compared with similar countries
- Thailand's 20.9% is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 20.9%, 1.0× the median. (43 countries reporting)
- Thailand's 20.9% is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 22.3%, 94% of the median. (20 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 45.9% | 39.8% | 53.8% | 4 |
| 2010s | 25.1% | 19.2% | 38.3% | 4 |
Countries ranked near Thailand
- 64 Bolivia, Plurinational State of 21.2% compare
- 65 Colombia 21.0% compare
- 66 Mauritius 21.0% compare
- 68 Saint Lucia 20.7% compare
- 69 South Africa 20.6% compare
- 70 Philippines 20.5% compare
More reference data data for Thailand
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 1.67 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 1.89 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 13.08 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 1.45 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 13.08 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 5.58 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 7.72 (2050)
- 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 out-of-school rate for youth of upper secondary school age, both sexes in Thailand?
- Out-of-school rate for youth of upper secondary school age, both sexes in Thailand was 20.9% in 2015, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest out-of-school rate for youth of upper secondary school age, both sexes recorded in Thailand?
- The highest recorded value was 53.8% in 2006.
- What is the lowest out-of-school rate for youth of upper secondary school age, both sexes recorded in Thailand?
- The lowest recorded value was 19.2% in 2014.
- How does Thailand rank for out-of-school rate for youth of upper secondary school age, both sexes?
- Thailand ranks 67th out of 147 countries with data for 2015.
- Is out-of-school rate for youth of upper secondary school age, both sexes rising or falling in Thailand?
- Over the last ten years it is down 61.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Thailand data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Out-of-school rate for youth of upper secondary school age, both sexes (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Number of youth of official upper secondary school age who are not enrolled in upper secondary school expressed as a percentage of the population of official upper secondary school age.