Enrolment in primary education, both sexes … growth annual rate in Laos
Laos: Enrolment in primary education, both sexes … growth annual rate was -0.0716 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Laos, 1972–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
The most recent figure for enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Laos is -0.0716 % change on previous year, measured in 2025.
The figure is up 71.9% on the previous year and up 96.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Laos peaked at 30.68 % change on previous year in 1977 and was at its lowest, -2.78 % change on previous year, in 2018.
Laos ranks 119th of 218 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 primary education, both sexes … growth annual rate in Laos, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1972 | 8.98 % change on previous year | — |
| 1973 | 2.73 % change on previous year | -69.6% |
| 1977 | 30.68 % change on previous year | +1024.8% |
| 1978 | 2.39 % change on previous year | -92.2% |
| 1979 | 6.48 % change on previous year | +170.9% |
| 1980 | 2.5 % change on previous year | -61.4% |
| 1981 | 3.5 % change on previous year | +40.0% |
| 1982 | 0.2596 % change on previous year | -92.6% |
| 1983 | 0.0699 % change on previous year | -73.1% |
| 1984 | 1.01 % change on previous year | +1348.4% |
| 1985 | 1.98 % change on previous year | +95.8% |
| 1986 | 5.65 % change on previous year | +184.7% |
| 1991 | 2.26 % change on previous year | -60.0% |
| 1992 | 0.7494 % change on previous year | -66.8% |
| 1993 | 9.74 % change on previous year | +1199.7% |
| 1994 | 6.85 % change on previous year | -29.6% |
| 1995 | 4.35 % change on previous year | -36.5% |
| 1996 | 6.59 % change on previous year | +51.4% |
| 1997 | 3.8 % change on previous year | -42.4% |
| 1998 | 4.48 % change on previous year | +17.9% |
| 1999 | 0.7447 % change on previous year | -83.4% |
| 2000 | 0.466 % change on previous year | -37.4% |
| 2001 | -0.4099 % change on previous year | -187.9% |
| 2002 | 2.99 % change on previous year | -829.0% |
| 2003 | 2.63 % change on previous year | -11.9% |
| 2004 | 1.07 % change on previous year | -59.5% |
| 2005 | 0.7 % change on previous year | -34.3% |
| 2006 | 0.119 % change on previous year | -83.0% |
| 2007 | -0.0083 % change on previous year | -107.0% |
| 2008 | 1.01 % change on previous year | -12276.7% |
| 2009 | 0.8951 % change on previous year | -11.4% |
| 2010 | 0.8209 % change on previous year | -8.3% |
| 2011 | -1.77 % change on previous year | -315.6% |
| 2012 | -1.8 % change on previous year | +1.6% |
| 2013 | -0.6398 % change on previous year | -64.4% |
| 2014 | -0.8414 % change on previous year | +31.5% |
| 2015 | -2.35 % change on previous year | +178.8% |
| 2016 | -2.64 % change on previous year | +12.7% |
| 2017 | -2.33 % change on previous year | -11.9% |
| 2018 | -2.78 % change on previous year | +19.3% |
| 2019 | -1.98 % change on previous year | -28.6% |
| 2020 | -1.31 % change on previous year | -33.9% |
| 2021 | -0.5752 % change on previous year | -56.1% |
| 2022 | -2.32 % change on previous year | +303.4% |
| 2023 | 0.4514 % change on previous year | -119.4% |
| 2024 | -0.255 % change on previous year | -156.5% |
| 2025 | -0.0716 % change on previous year | -71.9% |
Laos compared with similar countries
- Laos's -0.0716 % change on previous year is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 1.48 % change on previous year. (47 countries reporting)
- Laos's -0.0716 % change on previous year is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is -1.01 % change on previous year, 7% of the median. (35 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Enrolment in primary education, both sexes … growth annual rate 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | +12276.7% | -0.0083 % change on previous year | 1.01 % change on previous year |
| 1984 | +1348.4% | 0.0699 % change on previous year | 1.01 % change on previous year |
| 1993 | +1199.7% | 0.7494 % change on previous year | 9.74 % change on previous year |
| 1977 | +1024.8% | 2.73 % change on previous year | 30.68 % change on previous year |
| 2002 | +829.0% | -0.4099 % change on previous year | 2.99 % change on previous year |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 10.25 % change on previous year | 2.39 % change on previous year | 30.68 % change on previous year | 5 |
| 1980s | 2.14 % change on previous year | 0.0699 % change on previous year | 5.65 % change on previous year | 7 |
| 1990s | 4.4 % change on previous year | 0.7447 % change on previous year | 9.74 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 2000s | 0.9458 % change on previous year | -0.4099 % change on previous year | 2.99 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | -1.63 % change on previous year | -2.78 % change on previous year | 0.8209 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | -0.6801 % change on previous year | -2.32 % change on previous year | 0.4514 % change on previous year | 6 |
Countries ranked near Laos
- 117 United Kingdom -0.0111 % change on previous year compare
- 118 Seychelles -0.0625 % change on previous year compare
- 120 Samoa -0.1171 % change on previous year compare
- 121 Belgium -0.1356 % change on previous year compare
- 122 Cape Verde -0.1371 % change on previous year compare
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 primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Laos?
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth in Laos was -0.0716 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth recorded in Laos?
- The highest recorded value was 30.68 % change on previous year in 1977.
- What is the lowest enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth recorded in Laos?
- The lowest recorded value was -2.78 % change on previous year in 2018.
- How does Laos rank for enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth?
- Laos ranks 119th out of 218 countries with data for 2025.
- Is enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rising or falling in Laos?
- Over the last ten years it is up 96.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Laos data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
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- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes UNESCO Institute for Statistics
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The year-on-year percentage change in Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.