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 46,242 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) in Lao People's Democratic Republic, 1971–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived).
Analysis
In 2024, enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) in Lao People's Democratic Republic stood at 46,242.
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 (number) 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 (number) 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% |
| 1987 | 5,352 | -0.6% |
| 1988 | 5,322 | -0.6% |
| 1989 | 5,026 | -5.6% |
| 1990 | 4,730 | -5.9% |
| 1991 | 5,177 | +9.5% |
| 1992 | 5,624 | +8.6% |
| 1993 | 6,071 | +7.9% |
| 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 | 4,043 | 1,157 | 5,382 | 10 |
| 1990s | 8,251 | 4,730 | 12,732 | 10 |
| 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
- 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)
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) 23.24 % change on previous year (2024)
- Teachers in primary education, female (number), gaps filled 11,991 (2025)
- Teachers in primary education, male (number), gaps filled 9,854 (2025)
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, female (number) 22,851 (2024)
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, female (number) 25.69 % change on previous year (2024)
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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 46,242 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 133,295 in 2013.
- 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 389 in 1973.
- How does Lao People's Democratic Republic rank for enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number)?
- Lao People's Democratic Republic ranks 139th out of 200 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 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 Statizoid (derived), published as part of Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number), gaps filled. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) with 690 missing years estimated by linear interpolation between the nearest real observations. Only gaps of 4 years or fewer are filled, and never beyond the first or last actual measurement — these are filled holes, not forecasts.
Computed from
- Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes UNESCO Institute for Statistics
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About this data
Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes (number) with 690 missing years estimated by linear interpolation between the nearest real observations. Only gaps of 4 years or fewer are filled, and never beyond the first or last actual measurement — these are filled holes, not forecasts.