Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes in Lao People's Democratic Republic
Lao People's Democratic Republic: Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes was 232,166 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
232,166
Change on year
up 0.9%
World rank
81st
of 214 countries
All-time high
232,166
in 2025
All-time low
1,136
in 1973
Years of data
48
1972–2025
Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes in Lao People's Democratic Republic, 1972–2025
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
In 2025, enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes in Lao People's Democratic Republic 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 Lao People's Democratic Republic peaked at 232,166 in 2025 and was at its lowest, 1,136, in 1973.
Lao People's Democratic Republic 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 in Lao People's Democratic Republic, 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% |
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 |
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More education data for Lao People's Democratic Republic
- Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 532,092 (2025)
- Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes (number), annual growth -2.18 % change on previous year (2025)
- Teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 21,845 (2025)
- Teachers in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate -8.58 % change on previous year (2025)
- Enrolment in secondary education, female (number), gaps filled 259,159 (2025)
- Enrolment in secondary education, female (number), annual growth rate -1.55 % change on previous year (2025)
- Enrolment in secondary education, male (number), gaps filled 272,933 (2025)
- Enrolment in secondary education, male (number), annual growth rate -2.77 % change on previous year (2025)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 232,166 (2025)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes (number), annual 0.858 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes in Lao People's Democratic Republic?
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes in Lao People's Democratic Republic was 232,166 in 2025, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes recorded in Lao People's Democratic Republic?
- The highest recorded value was 232,166 in 2025.
- What is the lowest enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes recorded in Lao People's Democratic Republic?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,136 in 1973.
- How does Lao People's Democratic Republic rank for enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes?
- Lao People's Democratic Republic ranks 81st out of 214 countries with data for 2025.
- Is enrolment in pre-primary education, both sexes rising or falling in Lao People's Democratic Republic?
- Over the last ten years it is up 41.1%. 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 pre-primary education, both sexes (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release