Enrolment in tertiary education, ISCED 5 … tertiary 5 both sexes in Laos
Laos: Enrolment in tertiary education, ISCED 5 … tertiary 5 both sexes was 69,266 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
69,266
Change on year
up 56.7%
World rank
43rd
of 149 countries
All-time high
80,737
in 2011
All-time low
4,327
in 1998
Years of data
24
1998–2023
Enrolment in tertiary education, ISCED 5 programmes, both sexes in Laos, 1998–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
In 2023, enrolment in tertiary education, isced 5 programmes, both sexes in Laos stood at 69,266.
The figure is up 56.7% on the previous year and up 39.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in tertiary education, isced 5 programmes, both sexes in Laos peaked at 80,737 in 2011 and was at its lowest, 4,327, in 1998.
That places Laos 43rd out of 149 countries with data for 2023, putting it 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, ISCED 5 … tertiary 5 both sexes in Laos, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 4,327 | — |
| 1999 | 7,456 | +72.3% |
| 2000 | 8,054 | +8.0% |
| 2001 | 9,995 | +24.1% |
| 2002 | 16,869 | +68.8% |
| 2003 | 18,950 | +12.3% |
| 2004 | 20,018 | +5.6% |
| 2005 | 25,925 | +29.5% |
| 2006 | 30,048 | +15.9% |
| 2007 | 39,541 | +31.6% |
| 2008 | 54,443 | +37.7% |
| 2009 | 77,533 | +42.4% |
| 2010 | 74,394 | -4.0% |
| 2011 | 80,737 | +8.5% |
| 2012 | 79,644 | -1.4% |
| 2013 | 49,655 | -37.7% |
| 2014 | 55,151 | +11.1% |
| 2015 | 62,705 | +13.7% |
| 2016 | 68,194 | +8.8% |
| 2017 | 63,663 | -6.6% |
| 2018 | 57,397 | -9.8% |
| 2019 | 52,526 | -8.5% |
| 2020 | 44,217 | -15.8% |
| 2023 | 69,266 | +56.7% |
Laos compared with similar countries
- Laos's 69,266 is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 35,247, 2.0× the median. (33 countries reporting)
- Laos's 69,266 is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 69,266, 1.0× the median. (19 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 5,892 | 4,327 | 7,456 | 2 |
| 2000s | 30,138 | 8,054 | 77,533 | 10 |
| 2010s | 64,407 | 49,655 | 80,737 | 10 |
| 2020s | 56,742 | 44,217 | 69,266 | 2 |
Countries ranked near Laos
- 40 Tajikistan 76,709 compare
- 41 Philippines 72,568 compare
- 42 Austria 72,293 compare
- 44 Belarus 68,600 compare
- 45 Israel 64,886 compare
- 46 Kyrgyzstan 61,037 compare
More education data for Laos
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 35,584 (2022)
- 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)
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in tertiary education, isced 5 programmes, both sexes in Laos?
- Enrolment in tertiary education, isced 5 programmes, both sexes in Laos was 69,266 in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest enrolment in tertiary education, isced 5 programmes, both sexes recorded in Laos?
- The highest recorded value was 80,737 in 2011.
- What is the lowest enrolment in tertiary education, isced 5 programmes, both sexes recorded in Laos?
- The lowest recorded value was 4,327 in 1998.
- How does Laos rank for enrolment in tertiary education, isced 5 programmes, both sexes?
- Laos ranks 43rd out of 149 countries with data for 2023.
- Is enrolment in tertiary education, isced 5 programmes, both sexes rising or falling in Laos?
- Over the last ten years it is up 39.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Laos data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Enrolment in tertiary education, ISCED 5 programmes, both sexes (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release