Thailand Education Statistics (2026)

What to know

In Thailand, adult literacy in 2022 (closest available) stood at 91.1%, reflecting high literacy levels. Primary completion in 2022 (closest available) reached 98.8%, indicating near-universal primary education. Tertiary enrollment in 2025 was 49%, indicating moderate participation. The out-of-school rate in 2025 was 0.8%, with nearly all children in school.

Key statistics for 2025

Tertiary Enrollment

49%

Out of School (Primary)

0.8%

Pupil-Teacher Ratio

15:1

Primary Intake Ratio

107%

Key terms

Literacy rate: — Percentage of population who can read and write a short, simple statement about everyday life.
Gross enrollment ratio: — Total enrollment in a level of education, regardless of age, expressed as a percentage of the eligible school-age population.
Completion rate: — Percentage of a cohort of children who complete a given level of education.
Out-of-school rate: — Percentage of children of official school age who are not enrolled in school.
Pupil-teacher ratio: — Average number of pupils per teacher at a given level of education.
Educational attainment: — Highest level of education completed by the population aged 25 and over.