Enrolment in early childhood … childhood both sexes educational in Laos
Laos: Enrolment in early childhood … childhood both sexes educational was 17,947 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Enrolment in early childhood educational development programmes, both in Laos, 2001–2025
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
The most recent figure for enrolment in early childhood educational development programmes, both in Laos is 17,947, measured in 2025. That is the highest value across all 24 years on record.
The figure is up 5.3% on the previous year and up 63.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in early childhood educational development programmes, both in Laos peaked at 17,947 in 2025 and was at its lowest, 2,273, in 2002.
That places Laos 47th out of 77 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 … childhood both sexes educational in Laos, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 2,533 | — |
| 2002 | 2,273 | -10.3% |
| 2003 | 2,541 | +11.8% |
| 2004 | 3,036 | +19.5% |
| 2005 | 3,077 | +1.4% |
| 2006 | 3,094 | +0.6% |
| 2007 | 4,180 | +35.1% |
| 2009 | 5,332 | +27.6% |
| 2010 | 6,223 | +16.7% |
| 2011 | 6,439 | +3.5% |
| 2012 | 6,668 | +3.6% |
| 2013 | 7,740 | +16.1% |
| 2014 | 9,579 | +23.8% |
| 2015 | 10,995 | +14.8% |
| 2016 | 12,466 | +13.4% |
| 2017 | 13,571 | +8.9% |
| 2018 | 14,751 | +8.7% |
| 2019 | 15,208 | +3.1% |
| 2020 | 16,219 | +6.6% |
| 2021 | 16,148 | -0.4% |
| 2022 | 11,599 | -28.2% |
| 2023 | 15,287 | +31.8% |
| 2024 | 17,051 | +11.5% |
| 2025 | 17,947 | +5.3% |
Laos compared with similar countries
- Laos's 17,947 is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 110,337, 16% of the median. (7 countries reporting)
- Laos's 17,947 is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 424,310, 4% of the median. (9 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 3,258 | 2,273 | 5,332 | 8 |
| 2010s | 10,364 | 6,223 | 15,208 | 10 |
| 2020s | 15,708 | 11,599 | 17,947 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Laos
More education data for Laos
- 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 educational development programmes, both in Laos?
- Enrolment in early childhood educational development programmes, both in Laos was 17,947 in 2025, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest enrolment in early childhood educational development programmes, both recorded in Laos?
- The highest recorded value was 17,947 in 2025.
- What is the lowest enrolment in early childhood educational development programmes, both recorded in Laos?
- The lowest recorded value was 2,273 in 2002.
- How does Laos rank for enrolment in early childhood educational development programmes, both?
- Laos ranks 47th out of 77 countries with data for 2025.
- Is enrolment in early childhood educational development programmes, both rising or falling in Laos?
- Over the last ten years it is up 63.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Laos data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Enrolment in early childhood educational development programmes, both sexes (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
February 2026 Data Release