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 101,342 number in 2019. ◆ Volatile
Enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes in Lao People's Democratic Republic, 1971–2019
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in number.
Analysis
In 2019, enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes in Lao People's Democratic Republic stood at 101,342 number.
That represents a change of down 3.9% on the previous year and down 10.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in tertiary education, all programmes, both sexes in Lao People's Democratic Republic peaked at 137,092 number in 2013 and was at its lowest, 389 number, in 1973.
Lao People's Democratic Republic ranks 115th of 193 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 | number | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 424 number | — |
| 1972 | 456 number | +7.5% |
| 1973 | 389 number | -14.7% |
| 1974 | 875 number | +124.9% |
| 1975 | 828 number | -5.4% |
| 1980 | 1,157 number | +39.7% |
| 1981 | 1,408 number | +21.7% |
| 1982 | 2,894 number | +105.5% |
| 1983 | 3,924 number | +35.6% |
| 1984 | 4,790 number | +22.1% |
| 1985 | 5,173 number | +8.0% |
| 1986 | 5,382 number | +4.0% |
| 1988 | 5,322 number | -1.1% |
| 1990 | 4,730 number | -11.1% |
| 1993 | 6,071 number | +28.4% |
| 1994 | 6,179 number | +1.8% |
| 1995 | 7,908 number | +28.0% |
| 1996 | 11,724 number | +48.3% |
| 1997 | 12,732 number | +8.6% |
| 1998 | 10,293 number | -19.2% |
| 1999 | 12,076 number | +17.3% |
| 2000 | 14,149 number | +17.2% |
| 2001 | 16,745 number | +18.3% |
| 2002 | 23,018 number | +37.5% |
| 2003 | 28,117 number | +22.2% |
| 2004 | 33,760 number | +20.1% |
| 2005 | 47,424 number | +40.5% |
| 2006 | 56,716 number | +19.6% |
| 2007 | 75,003 number | +32.2% |
| 2008 | 89,457 number | +19.3% |
| 2009 | 113,341 number | +26.7% |
| 2010 | 118,295 number | +4.4% |
| 2011 | 125,323 number | +5.9% |
| 2012 | 126,314 number | +0.8% |
| 2013 | 137,092 number | +8.5% |
| 2014 | 132,435 number | -3.4% |
| 2015 | 130,191 number | -1.7% |
| 2016 | 122,508 number | -5.9% |
| 2017 | 111,411 number | -9.1% |
| 2018 | 105,439 number | -5.4% |
| 2019 | 101,342 number | -3.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 594.4 number | 389 number | 875 number | 5 |
| 1980s | 3,756 number | 1,157 number | 5,382 number | 8 |
| 1990s | 8,964 number | 4,730 number | 12,732 number | 8 |
| 2000s | 49,773 number | 14,149 number | 113,341 number | 10 |
| 2010s | 121,035 number | 101,342 number | 137,092 number | 10 |
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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 101,342 number in 2019, 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 137,092 number 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 number 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 115th out of 193 countries with data for 2019.
- 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 10.6%. 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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The total number of students enrolled at public and private tertiary education institutions.