Enrolment in tertiary education, ISCED 8 … tertiary 8 both sexes in Laos
Laos: Enrolment in tertiary education, ISCED 8 … tertiary 8 both sexes was 18 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Enrolment in tertiary education, ISCED 8 programmes, both sexes in Laos, 2009–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
The most recent figure for enrolment in tertiary education, isced 8 programmes, both sexes in Laos is 18, measured in 2023.
That represents a change of down 28.0% on the previous year and down 47.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in tertiary education, isced 8 programmes, both sexes in Laos peaked at 34 in 2013 and was at its lowest, 0, in 2009.
That places Laos 137th out of 143 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Enrolment in tertiary education, ISCED 8 … tertiary 8 both sexes in Laos, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 0 | — |
| 2010 | 0 | — |
| 2011 | 0 | — |
| 2012 | 0 | — |
| 2013 | 34 | — |
| 2014 | 14 | -58.8% |
| 2015 | 22 | +57.1% |
| 2016 | 28 | +27.3% |
| 2017 | 19 | -32.1% |
| 2018 | 16 | -15.8% |
| 2019 | 19 | +18.8% |
| 2020 | 25 | +31.6% |
| 2023 | 18 | -28.0% |
Laos compared with similar countries
- Laos's 18 is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 2,785, 1% of the median. (31 countries reporting)
- Laos's 18 is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 11,700, 0% of the median. (19 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2010s | 15.2 | 0 | 34 | 10 |
| 2020s | 21.5 | 18 | 25 | 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 8 programmes, both sexes in Laos?
- Enrolment in tertiary education, isced 8 programmes, both sexes in Laos was 18 in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest enrolment in tertiary education, isced 8 programmes, both sexes recorded in Laos?
- The highest recorded value was 34 in 2013.
- What is the lowest enrolment in tertiary education, isced 8 programmes, both sexes recorded in Laos?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 2009.
- How does Laos rank for enrolment in tertiary education, isced 8 programmes, both sexes?
- Laos ranks 137th out of 143 countries with data for 2023.
- Is enrolment in tertiary education, isced 8 programmes, both sexes rising or falling in Laos?
- Over the last ten years it is down 47.1%. 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 8 programmes, both sexes (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release