Enrolment in tertiary education, ISCED 6 programmes, both sexes in Lao People's Democratic Republic
Lao People's Democratic Republic: Enrolment in tertiary education, ISCED 6 programmes, both sexes was 35,803 in 2023. ▼ Falling
Enrolment in tertiary education, ISCED 6 programmes, both sexes in Lao People's Democratic Republic, 2013–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
In 2023, enrolment in tertiary education, isced 6 programmes, both sexes in Lao People's Democratic Republic stood at 35,803. That is the lowest value across all 9 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 21.2% on the previous year and down 58.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in tertiary education, isced 6 programmes, both sexes in Lao People's Democratic Republic peaked at 85,513 in 2013 and was at its lowest, 35,803, in 2023.
Lao People's Democratic Republic ranks 109th of 131 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
Enrolment in tertiary education, ISCED 6 programmes, both sexes in Lao People's Democratic Republic, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 85,513 | — |
| 2014 | 75,239 | -12.0% |
| 2015 | 65,760 | -12.6% |
| 2016 | 50,155 | -23.7% |
| 2017 | 43,787 | -12.7% |
| 2018 | 43,673 | -0.3% |
| 2019 | 45,613 | +4.4% |
| 2020 | 45,435 | -0.4% |
| 2023 | 35,803 | -21.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 58,534 | 43,673 | 85,513 | 7 |
| 2020s | 40,619 | 35,803 | 45,435 | 2 |
Countries ranked near Lao People's Democratic Republic
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)
- Population ages 0-14 29.8% (2025)
- Lower secondary school starting age 11 years (2025)
- Primary school starting age 6 years (2025)
- Population ages 15-64 65.4% (2025)
- Official entrance age to pre primary education 3 (2025)
- Duration of pre primary education 3 (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, isced 6 programmes, both sexes in Lao People's Democratic Republic?
- Enrolment in tertiary education, isced 6 programmes, both sexes in Lao People's Democratic Republic was 35,803 in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest enrolment in tertiary education, isced 6 programmes, both sexes recorded in Lao People's Democratic Republic?
- The highest recorded value was 85,513 in 2013.
- What is the lowest enrolment in tertiary education, isced 6 programmes, both sexes recorded in Lao People's Democratic Republic?
- The lowest recorded value was 35,803 in 2023.
- How does Lao People's Democratic Republic rank for enrolment in tertiary education, isced 6 programmes, both sexes?
- Lao People's Democratic Republic ranks 109th out of 131 countries with data for 2023.
- Is enrolment in tertiary education, isced 6 programmes, both sexes rising or falling in Lao People's Democratic Republic?
- Over the last ten years it is down 58.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- 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, ISCED 6 programmes, both sexes (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release