Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes in Lao People's Democratic Republic
Lao People's Democratic Republic: Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes was 532,092 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
532,092
Change on year
down 2.2%
World rank
106th
of 219 countries
All-time high
678,082
in 2018
All-time low
15,453
in 1971
Years of data
47
1971–2025
Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes in Lao People's Democratic Republic, 1971–2025
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
Lao People's Democratic Republic recorded 532,092 for enrolment in secondary education, both sexes in 2025.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 2.2% on the previous year and down 16.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in secondary education, both sexes in Lao People's Democratic Republic peaked at 678,082 in 2018 and was at its lowest, 15,453, in 1971.
Lao People's Democratic Republic ranks 106th of 219 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 secondary education, both sexes in Lao People's Democratic Republic, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 15,453 | — |
| 1972 | 18,086 | +17.0% |
| 1973 | 20,819 | +15.1% |
| 1977 | 48,669 | +133.8% |
| 1978 | 64,108 | +31.7% |
| 1979 | 77,289 | +20.6% |
| 1980 | 82,618 | +6.9% |
| 1981 | 90,435 | +9.5% |
| 1984 | 105,012 | +16.1% |
| 1985 | 110,714 | +5.4% |
| 1986 | 113,630 | +2.6% |
| 1988 | 135,583 | +19.3% |
| 1990 | 137,898 | +1.7% |
| 1992 | 125,702 | -8.8% |
| 1993 | 139,819 | +11.2% |
| 1994 | 155,366 | +11.1% |
| 1995 | 163,657 | +5.3% |
| 1996 | 169,691 | +3.7% |
| 1997 | 187,867 | +10.7% |
| 1998 | 210,501 | +12.0% |
| 1999 | 240,267 | +14.1% |
| 2000 | 264,586 | +10.1% |
| 2001 | 288,389 | +9.0% |
| 2002 | 320,275 | +11.1% |
| 2003 | 353,362 | +10.3% |
| 2004 | 379,579 | +7.4% |
| 2005 | 393,856 | +3.8% |
| 2006 | 395,382 | +0.4% |
| 2007 | 403,833 | +2.1% |
| 2008 | 412,375 | +2.1% |
| 2009 | 423,514 | +2.7% |
| 2010 | 434,717 | +2.6% |
| 2011 | 490,290 | +12.8% |
| 2012 | 515,130 | +5.1% |
| 2013 | 549,646 | +6.7% |
| 2014 | 600,747 | +9.3% |
| 2015 | 640,193 | +6.6% |
| 2016 | 665,140 | +3.9% |
| 2017 | 677,451 | +1.9% |
| 2018 | 678,082 | +0.1% |
| 2019 | 666,115 | -1.8% |
| 2020 | 641,503 | -3.7% |
| 2021 | 617,999 | -3.7% |
| 2022 | 590,621 | -4.4% |
| 2023 | 568,402 | -3.8% |
| 2024 | 543,952 | -4.3% |
| 2025 | 532,092 | -2.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 40,737 | 15,453 | 77,289 | 6 |
| 1980s | 106,332 | 82,618 | 135,583 | 6 |
| 1990s | 170,085 | 125,702 | 240,267 | 9 |
| 2000s | 363,515 | 264,586 | 423,514 | 10 |
| 2010s | 591,751 | 434,717 | 678,082 | 10 |
| 2020s | 582,428 | 532,092 | 641,503 | 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 secondary education, both sexes in Lao People's Democratic Republic?
- Enrolment in secondary education, both sexes in Lao People's Democratic Republic was 532,092 in 2025, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest enrolment in secondary education, both sexes recorded in Lao People's Democratic Republic?
- The highest recorded value was 678,082 in 2018.
- What is the lowest enrolment in secondary education, both sexes recorded in Lao People's Democratic Republic?
- The lowest recorded value was 15,453 in 1971.
- How does Lao People's Democratic Republic rank for enrolment in secondary education, both sexes?
- Lao People's Democratic Republic ranks 106th out of 219 countries with data for 2025.
- Is enrolment in secondary education, both sexes rising or falling in Lao People's Democratic Republic?
- Over the last ten years it is down 16.9%. 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 secondary education, both sexes (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release