Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) in Lao People's Democratic Republic
Lao People's Democratic Republic: Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) was 23.24 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) in Lao People's Democratic Republic, 1972–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
The most recent figure for enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) in Lao People's Democratic Republic is 23.24 % change on previous year, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of up 137.4% on the previous year and up 982.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) in Lao People's Democratic Republic peaked at 124.94 % change on previous year in 1974 and was at its lowest, -62.05 % change on previous year, in 2023.
Lao People's Democratic Republic ranks 9th of 189 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) in Lao People's Democratic Republic, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1972 | 7.55 % change on previous year | — |
| 1973 | -14.69 % change on previous year | -294.7% |
| 1974 | 124.94 % change on previous year | -950.3% |
| 1975 | -5.37 % change on previous year | -104.3% |
| 1981 | 21.69 % change on previous year | -503.9% |
| 1982 | 105.54 % change on previous year | +386.5% |
| 1983 | 35.59 % change on previous year | -66.3% |
| 1984 | 22.07 % change on previous year | -38.0% |
| 1985 | 8 % change on previous year | -63.8% |
| 1986 | 4.04 % change on previous year | -49.5% |
| 1994 | 1.78 % change on previous year | -56.0% |
| 1995 | 27.98 % change on previous year | +1472.9% |
| 1996 | 48.25 % change on previous year | +72.5% |
| 1997 | 8.6 % change on previous year | -82.2% |
| 1998 | -19.16 % change on previous year | -322.8% |
| 1999 | 17.32 % change on previous year | -190.4% |
| 2000 | 17.17 % change on previous year | -0.9% |
| 2001 | 18.35 % change on previous year | +6.9% |
| 2002 | 37.46 % change on previous year | +104.2% |
| 2003 | 22.15 % change on previous year | -40.9% |
| 2004 | 20.07 % change on previous year | -9.4% |
| 2005 | 40.47 % change on previous year | +101.7% |
| 2006 | 19.59 % change on previous year | -51.6% |
| 2007 | 32.24 % change on previous year | +64.6% |
| 2008 | 19.27 % change on previous year | -40.2% |
| 2009 | 26.7 % change on previous year | +38.5% |
| 2010 | 4.37 % change on previous year | -83.6% |
| 2011 | 3.49 % change on previous year | -20.2% |
| 2012 | -0.2671 % change on previous year | -107.7% |
| 2013 | 9.17 % change on previous year | -3534.9% |
| 2014 | -2.63 % change on previous year | -128.7% |
| 2015 | -2.42 % change on previous year | -8.3% |
| 2016 | -5.3 % change on previous year | +119.5% |
| 2017 | -8.99 % change on previous year | +69.6% |
| 2018 | -4.88 % change on previous year | -45.7% |
| 2019 | -4.38 % change on previous year | -10.3% |
| 2020 | -8.11 % change on previous year | +85.4% |
| 2021 | -0.9843 % change on previous year | -87.9% |
| 2022 | 9.45 % change on previous year | -1059.8% |
| 2023 | -62.05 % change on previous year | -756.7% |
| 2024 | 23.24 % change on previous year | -137.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 28.1 % change on previous year | -14.69 % change on previous year | 124.94 % change on previous year | 4 |
| 1980s | 32.82 % change on previous year | 4.04 % change on previous year | 105.54 % change on previous year | 6 |
| 1990s | 14.13 % change on previous year | -19.16 % change on previous year | 48.25 % change on previous year | 6 |
| 2000s | 25.35 % change on previous year | 17.17 % change on previous year | 40.47 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | -1.18 % change on previous year | -8.99 % change on previous year | 9.17 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | -7.69 % change on previous year | -62.05 % change on previous year | 23.24 % change on previous year | 5 |
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More education data for Lao People's Democratic Republic
- 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)
- Secondary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) in Lao People's Democratic Republic?
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) in Lao People's Democratic Republic was 23.24 % change on previous year in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) recorded in Lao People's Democratic Republic?
- The highest recorded value was 124.94 % change on previous year in 1974.
- What is the lowest enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) recorded in Lao People's Democratic Republic?
- The lowest recorded value was -62.05 % change on previous year in 2023.
- How does Lao People's Democratic Republic rank for enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number)?
- Lao People's Democratic Republic ranks 9th out of 189 countries with data for 2024.
- Is enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) rising or falling in Lao People's Democratic Republic?
- Over the last ten years it is up 982.2%. 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 Statizoid (derived), published as part of Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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The year-on-year percentage change in Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
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The year-on-year percentage change in Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.