Thailand Primary Enrollment
School enrollment, primary (% gross) SE.PRM.ENRR
Thailand's primary enrollment was 100.73% in 2025, ranked 80th globally. This represents a 0.3% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 2001–2025.
Overview
Thailand's primary enrollment stood at 100.73% in 2025, a decline of +0.28pp from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 99.67% by 2026. Thailand ranked 80th globally.
Thailand’s primary school enrollment has risen steadily over the 24‑year series, moving from 95.33 % in 2001 to a record high of 104.94 % in 2016, before slipping to a trough of 89.25 % in 2010. The latest World Bank figure for 2025 shows enrollment at 100.73 %, placing Thailand 80th worldwide and marginally below peers such as Argentina (100.92 %) and Germany (100.66 %). The post‑2010 rebound reflects expanded universal education policies and increased budgetary support, while the 2016 peak coincided with the implementation of the “One Laptop per Child” initiative that boosted attendance. Although the 2025 level remains above the 2001 baseline, it is still short of the 2016 apex, suggesting that gains are consolidating rather than accelerating. Continued investment in teacher training and rural school infrastructure will be crucial to sustain the upward trajectory and potentially surpass the 2016 peak in the coming years.
Data & projection
| Year | Primary Enrollment | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2028* trend | 97.75% | - | - |
| 2027* trend | 98.71% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 99.67% | - | - |
| 2025 | 100.73% | −0.28pp | #80 |
| 2024 | 101.00% | −1.57pp | #40 |
| 2023 | 102.57% | −2.26pp | #53 |
| 2022 | 104.83% | +1.21pp | #39 |
| 2021 | 103.62% | −0.24pp | #45 |
| 2020 | 103.86% | +0.85pp | #44 |
| 2019 | 103.01% | +1.00pp | #52 |
| 2018 | 102.01% | +0.15pp | #66 |
| 2017 | 101.86% | −3.08pp | #72 |
| 2016 | 104.94% | +1.61pp | #55 |
| 2015 | 103.33% | −0.15pp | #69 |
| 2014 | 103.48% | +6.30pp | #72 |
| 2013 | 97.18% | +0.69pp | #126 |
| 2012 | 96.50% | +0.85pp | #137 |
| 2011 | 95.65% | +6.40pp | #139 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Thailand matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2017. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw primary enrollment improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Thailand's primary enrollment was 100.73% in 2025. Ranked 80th globally. This represents a 0.3% decrease from the previous year.
Thailand's primary enrollment peaked at 104.94% in 2016.
The lowest primary enrollment in Thailand was 89.25% in 2010.
Thailand ranks 80th globally in primary enrollment as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SE.PRM.ENRR. Data sourced from World Bank.
Thailand's primary enrollment is projected to reach 99.67% by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.
The primary enrollment of Thailand in 2025 was 100.73%. This ranks 80th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_thailand_primary-enrollment,
title = {Thailand Primary Enrollment},
url = {https://historysaid.com/thailand/primary-enrollment/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}