Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes in Lao People's Democratic Republic
Lao People's Democratic Republic: Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes was 46,242 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes in Lao People's Democratic Republic, 1971–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
Lao People's Democratic Republic recorded 46,242 for enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes in 2024.
That represents a change of up 23.2% on the previous year and down 64.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes in Lao People's Democratic Republic peaked at 133,295 in 2013 and was at its lowest, 389, in 1973.
Lao People's Democratic Republic ranks 139th of 200 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 tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes in Lao People's Democratic Republic, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 424 | — |
| 1972 | 456 | +7.5% |
| 1973 | 389 | -14.7% |
| 1974 | 875 | +124.9% |
| 1975 | 828 | -5.4% |
| 1980 | 1,157 | +39.7% |
| 1981 | 1,408 | +21.7% |
| 1982 | 2,894 | +105.5% |
| 1983 | 3,924 | +35.6% |
| 1984 | 4,790 | +22.1% |
| 1985 | 5,173 | +8.0% |
| 1986 | 5,382 | +4.0% |
| 1988 | 5,322 | -1.1% |
| 1990 | 4,730 | -11.1% |
| 1993 | 6,071 | +28.4% |
| 1994 | 6,179 | +1.8% |
| 1995 | 7,908 | +28.0% |
| 1996 | 11,724 | +48.3% |
| 1997 | 12,732 | +8.6% |
| 1998 | 10,293 | -19.2% |
| 1999 | 12,076 | +17.3% |
| 2000 | 14,149 | +17.2% |
| 2001 | 16,745 | +18.3% |
| 2002 | 23,018 | +37.5% |
| 2003 | 28,117 | +22.2% |
| 2004 | 33,760 | +20.1% |
| 2005 | 47,424 | +40.5% |
| 2006 | 56,716 | +19.6% |
| 2007 | 75,003 | +32.2% |
| 2008 | 89,457 | +19.3% |
| 2009 | 113,341 | +26.7% |
| 2010 | 118,295 | +4.4% |
| 2011 | 122,420 | +3.5% |
| 2012 | 122,093 | -0.3% |
| 2013 | 133,295 | +9.2% |
| 2014 | 129,784 | -2.6% |
| 2015 | 126,649 | -2.4% |
| 2016 | 119,934 | -5.3% |
| 2017 | 109,149 | -9.0% |
| 2018 | 103,824 | -4.9% |
| 2019 | 99,281 | -4.4% |
| 2020 | 91,229 | -8.1% |
| 2021 | 90,331 | -1.0% |
| 2022 | 98,865 | +9.4% |
| 2023 | 37,523 | -62.0% |
| 2024 | 46,242 | +23.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 594.4 | 389 | 875 | 5 |
| 1980s | 3,756 | 1,157 | 5,382 | 8 |
| 1990s | 8,964 | 4,730 | 12,732 | 8 |
| 2000s | 49,773 | 14,149 | 113,341 | 10 |
| 2010s | 118,472 | 99,281 | 133,295 | 10 |
| 2020s | 72,838 | 37,523 | 98,865 | 5 |
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More education data for Lao People's Democratic Republic
- Primary education, teachers, gaps filled 21,845 (2025)
- Duration of pre primary education, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Duration of pre primary education 3 (2025)
- Official entrance age to pre primary education 3 (2025)
- Population ages 15-64 65.4% (2025)
- Population ages 0-14 29.8% (2025)
- Lower secondary school starting age 11 years (2025)
- Primary school starting age 6 years (2025)
- Primary secondary enrollment completion rates, gaps filled 93.14 (2025)
- School enrollment, primary 93.1% (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes in Lao People's Democratic Republic?
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes in Lao People's Democratic Republic was 46,242 in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes recorded in Lao People's Democratic Republic?
- The highest recorded value was 133,295 in 2013.
- What is the lowest enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes recorded in Lao People's Democratic Republic?
- The lowest recorded value was 389 in 1973.
- How does Lao People's Democratic Republic rank for enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes?
- Lao People's Democratic Republic ranks 139th out of 200 countries with data for 2024.
- Is enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes rising or falling in Lao People's Democratic Republic?
- Over the last ten years it is down 64.4%. 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 tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release