Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number) (pre-primary) in Laos
Laos: Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number) (pre-primary) was 232,166 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes in Laos, 1972–2025
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
In 2025, enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes in Laos stood at 232,166. That is the highest value across all 48 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 0.9% on the previous year and up 41.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes in Laos peaked at 232,166 in 2025 and was at its lowest, 1,136, in 1973.
Laos ranks 81st of 214 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number) (pre-primary) in Laos, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1972 | 2,040 | — |
| 1973 | 1,136 | -44.3% |
| 1978 | 2,358 | +107.6% |
| 1979 | 3,419 | +45.0% |
| 1980 | 3,909 | +14.3% |
| 1981 | 5,296 | +35.5% |
| 1982 | 9,736 | +83.8% |
| 1983 | 10,399 | +6.8% |
| 1984 | 13,269 | +27.6% |
| 1985 | 16,137 | +21.6% |
| 1986 | 21,625 | +34.0% |
| 1988 | 27,298 | +26.2% |
| 1990 | 28,167 | +3.2% |
| 1991 | 28,802 | +2.3% |
| 1992 | 25,675 | -10.9% |
| 1993 | 27,389 | +6.7% |
| 1994 | 29,703 | +8.4% |
| 1995 | 31,677 | +6.6% |
| 1996 | 35,039 | +10.6% |
| 1997 | 37,851 | +8.0% |
| 1998 | 38,434 | +1.5% |
| 1999 | 36,947 | -3.9% |
| 2000 | 37,786 | +2.3% |
| 2001 | 34,577 | -8.5% |
| 2002 | 34,156 | -1.2% |
| 2003 | 36,438 | +6.7% |
| 2004 | 38,588 | +5.9% |
| 2005 | 42,251 | +9.5% |
| 2006 | 46,103 | +9.1% |
| 2007 | 51,160 | +11.0% |
| 2008 | 64,950 | +27.0% |
| 2009 | 80,025 | +23.2% |
| 2010 | 89,765 | +12.2% |
| 2011 | 96,761 | +7.8% |
| 2012 | 113,262 | +17.1% |
| 2013 | 129,619 | +14.4% |
| 2014 | 149,912 | +15.7% |
| 2015 | 164,497 | +9.7% |
| 2016 | 186,621 | +13.4% |
| 2017 | 201,104 | +7.8% |
| 2018 | 217,918 | +8.4% |
| 2019 | 225,176 | +3.3% |
| 2020 | 229,630 | +2.0% |
| 2021 | 230,769 | +0.5% |
| 2022 | 210,033 | -9.0% |
| 2023 | 226,157 | +7.7% |
| 2024 | 230,191 | +1.8% |
| 2025 | 232,166 | +0.9% |
Laos compared with similar countries
- Laos's 232,166 is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 263,618, 88% of the median. (45 countries reporting)
- Laos's 232,166 is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 36,952, 6.3× the median. (35 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number) (pre-primary) in Laos changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | +107.6% | 1,136 | 2,358 |
| 1982 | +83.8% | 5,296 | 9,736 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 2,238 | 1,136 | 3,419 | 4 |
| 1980s | 13,459 | 3,909 | 27,298 | 8 |
| 1990s | 31,968 | 25,675 | 38,434 | 10 |
| 2000s | 46,603 | 34,156 | 80,025 | 10 |
| 2010s | 157,464 | 89,765 | 225,176 | 10 |
| 2020s | 226,491 | 210,033 | 232,166 | 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 pre-primary education, both sexes in Laos?
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes in Laos was 232,166 in 2025, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes recorded in Laos?
- The highest recorded value was 232,166 in 2025.
- What is the lowest enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes recorded in Laos?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,136 in 1973.
- How does Laos rank for enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes?
- Laos ranks 81st out of 214 countries with data for 2025.
- Is enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes rising or falling in Laos?
- Over the last ten years it is up 41.1%. 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 pre-primary education, both sexes (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
February 2026 Data Release