Enrolment in tertiary education, ISCED 5 programmes, female (number) in Laos
Laos: Enrolment in tertiary education, ISCED 5 programmes, female (number) was 26,808 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Enrolment in tertiary education, ISCED 5 programmes, female in Laos, 1998–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
The most recent figure for enrolment in tertiary education, isced 5 programmes, female in Laos is 26,808, measured in 2023.
The figure is up 13.0% on the previous year and up 11.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in tertiary education, isced 5 programmes, female in Laos peaked at 38,085 in 2012 and was at its lowest, 935, in 1998.
Laos ranks 48th of 146 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, ISCED 5 programmes, female (number) in Laos, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 935 | — |
| 1999 | 2,162 | +131.2% |
| 2000 | 2,737 | +26.6% |
| 2001 | 3,743 | +36.8% |
| 2002 | 6,074 | +62.3% |
| 2003 | 6,532 | +7.5% |
| 2004 | 7,321 | +12.1% |
| 2005 | 10,577 | +44.5% |
| 2006 | 12,112 | +14.5% |
| 2007 | 16,540 | +36.6% |
| 2008 | 24,346 | +47.2% |
| 2009 | 35,762 | +46.9% |
| 2010 | 35,822 | +0.2% |
| 2011 | 36,697 | +2.4% |
| 2012 | 38,085 | +3.8% |
| 2013 | 24,081 | -36.8% |
| 2014 | 27,780 | +15.4% |
| 2015 | 31,699 | +14.1% |
| 2016 | 35,102 | +10.7% |
| 2017 | 33,914 | -3.4% |
| 2018 | 30,997 | -8.6% |
| 2019 | 28,355 | -8.5% |
| 2020 | 23,725 | -16.3% |
| 2023 | 26,808 | +13.0% |
Laos compared with similar countries
- Laos's 26,808 is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 14,929, 1.8× the median. (31 countries reporting)
- Laos's 26,808 is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 28,814, 93% of the median. (19 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 1,548 | 935 | 2,162 | 2 |
| 2000s | 12,574 | 2,737 | 35,762 | 10 |
| 2010s | 32,253 | 24,081 | 38,085 | 10 |
| 2020s | 25,266 | 23,725 | 26,808 | 2 |
Countries ranked near Laos
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, female in Laos?
- Enrolment in tertiary education, isced 5 programmes, female in Laos was 26,808 in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest enrolment in tertiary education, isced 5 programmes, female recorded in Laos?
- The highest recorded value was 38,085 in 2012.
- What is the lowest enrolment in tertiary education, isced 5 programmes, female recorded in Laos?
- The lowest recorded value was 935 in 1998.
- How does Laos rank for enrolment in tertiary education, isced 5 programmes, female?
- Laos ranks 48th out of 146 countries with data for 2023.
- Is enrolment in tertiary education, isced 5 programmes, female rising or falling in Laos?
- Over the last ten years it is up 11.3%. 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, female (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release