Enrolment in early childhood education, both sexes in Lao People's Democratic Republic
Lao People's Democratic Republic: Enrolment in early childhood education, both sexes was 250,113 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Enrolment in early childhood education, both sexes in Lao People's Democratic Republic, 2001–2025
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
Lao People's Democratic Republic recorded 250,113 for enrolment in early childhood education, both sexes in 2025. That is the highest value across all 24 years on record.
That represents a change of up 1.2% on the previous year and up 42.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in early childhood education, both sexes in Lao People's Democratic Republic peaked at 250,113 in 2025 and was at its lowest, 36,429, in 2002.
That places Lao People's Democratic Republic 72nd out of 180 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Enrolment in early childhood education, both sexes in Lao People's Democratic Republic, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 37,110 | — |
| 2002 | 36,429 | -1.8% |
| 2003 | 38,979 | +7.0% |
| 2004 | 41,624 | +6.8% |
| 2005 | 45,328 | +8.9% |
| 2006 | 49,197 | +8.5% |
| 2007 | 55,340 | +12.5% |
| 2009 | 85,357 | +54.2% |
| 2010 | 95,988 | +12.5% |
| 2011 | 103,200 | +7.5% |
| 2012 | 119,930 | +16.2% |
| 2013 | 137,359 | +14.5% |
| 2014 | 159,491 | +16.1% |
| 2015 | 175,492 | +10.0% |
| 2016 | 199,087 | +13.4% |
| 2017 | 214,675 | +7.8% |
| 2018 | 232,669 | +8.4% |
| 2019 | 240,384 | +3.3% |
| 2020 | 245,849 | +2.3% |
| 2021 | 246,917 | +0.4% |
| 2022 | 221,632 | -10.2% |
| 2023 | 241,444 | +8.9% |
| 2024 | 247,242 | +2.4% |
| 2025 | 250,113 | +1.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 48,670 | 36,429 | 85,357 | 8 |
| 2010s | 167,828 | 95,988 | 240,384 | 10 |
| 2020s | 242,200 | 221,632 | 250,113 | 6 |
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More education data for Lao People's Democratic Republic
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 35,584 (2022)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 16,396 (2025)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 116,303 (2025)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 115,863 (2025)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 532,092 (2025)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 739,554 (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -0.0716 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0939 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in early childhood education, both sexes in Lao People's Democratic Republic?
- Enrolment in early childhood education, both sexes in Lao People's Democratic Republic was 250,113 in 2025, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest enrolment in early childhood education, both sexes recorded in Lao People's Democratic Republic?
- The highest recorded value was 250,113 in 2025.
- What is the lowest enrolment in early childhood education, both sexes recorded in Lao People's Democratic Republic?
- The lowest recorded value was 36,429 in 2002.
- How does Lao People's Democratic Republic rank for enrolment in early childhood education, both sexes?
- Lao People's Democratic Republic ranks 72nd out of 180 countries with data for 2025.
- Is enrolment in early childhood education, both sexes rising or falling in Lao People's Democratic Republic?
- Over the last ten years it is up 42.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Lao People's Democratic Republic data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Enrolment in early childhood education, both sexes (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release