Enrolment in post-secondary non-tertiary education, both sexes in Lao People's Democratic Republic
Lao People's Democratic Republic: Enrolment in post-secondary non-tertiary education, both sexes was 13,149 in 2023. ▼ Falling
Enrolment in post-secondary non-tertiary education, both sexes in Lao People's Democratic Republic, 1998–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
The most recent figure for enrolment in post-secondary non-tertiary education, both sexes in Lao People's Democratic Republic is 13,149, measured in 2023.
That represents a change of up 13.2% on the previous year and up 31.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in post-secondary non-tertiary education, both sexes in Lao People's Democratic Republic peaked at 29,027 in 2006 and was at its lowest, 6,405, in 1998.
That places Lao People's Democratic Republic 57th out of 134 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 25 years of available data.
Enrolment in post-secondary non-tertiary education, both sexes in Lao People's Democratic Republic, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 6,405 | — |
| 1999 | 9,605 | +50.0% |
| 2000 | 10,799 | +12.4% |
| 2001 | 14,611 | +35.3% |
| 2002 | 16,844 | +15.3% |
| 2003 | 20,104 | +19.4% |
| 2004 | 20,597 | +2.5% |
| 2005 | 26,093 | +26.7% |
| 2006 | 29,027 | +11.2% |
| 2007 | 24,746 | -14.7% |
| 2008 | 21,253 | -14.1% |
| 2009 | 14,783 | -30.4% |
| 2010 | 16,417 | +11.1% |
| 2011 | 17,736 | +8.0% |
| 2012 | 11,380 | -35.8% |
| 2013 | 10,024 | -11.9% |
| 2014 | 11,002 | +9.8% |
| 2015 | 13,110 | +19.2% |
| 2016 | 13,399 | +2.2% |
| 2017 | 14,625 | +9.1% |
| 2019 | 15,199 | +3.9% |
| 2020 | 13,463 | -11.4% |
| 2021 | 12,944 | -3.9% |
| 2022 | 11,616 | -10.3% |
| 2023 | 13,149 | +13.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 8,005 | 6,405 | 9,605 | 2 |
| 2000s | 19,886 | 10,799 | 29,027 | 10 |
| 2010s | 13,655 | 10,024 | 17,736 | 9 |
| 2020s | 12,793 | 11,616 | 13,463 | 4 |
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More education data for Lao People's Democratic Republic
- 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)
- Secondary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 739,554 (2025)
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth -0.0716 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in post-secondary non-tertiary education, both sexes in Lao People's Democratic Republic?
- Enrolment in post-secondary non-tertiary education, both sexes in Lao People's Democratic Republic was 13,149 in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest enrolment in post-secondary non-tertiary education, both sexes recorded in Lao People's Democratic Republic?
- The highest recorded value was 29,027 in 2006.
- What is the lowest enrolment in post-secondary non-tertiary education, both sexes recorded in Lao People's Democratic Republic?
- The lowest recorded value was 6,405 in 1998.
- How does Lao People's Democratic Republic rank for enrolment in post-secondary non-tertiary education, both sexes?
- Lao People's Democratic Republic ranks 57th out of 134 countries with data for 2023.
- Is enrolment in post-secondary non-tertiary education, both sexes rising or falling in Lao People's Democratic Republic?
- Over the last ten years it is up 31.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- 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 post-secondary non-tertiary education, both sexes (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release