Government expenditure on education, constant PPP$ (millions) in Laos
Laos: Government expenditure on education, constant PPP$ (millions) was 1,386 millions in 2014. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2014)
1,386 millions
Change on year
down 2.2%
World rank
123rd
of 166 countries
All-time high
1,418 millions
in 2013
All-time low
246.68 millions
in 1992
Years of data
17
1992–2014
Government expenditure on education, constant PPP$ in Laos, 1992–2014
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
In 2014, government expenditure on education, constant ppp$ in Laos stood at 1,386 millions.
The figure is down 2.2% on the previous year and up 160.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on education, constant ppp$ in Laos peaked at 1,418 millions in 2013 and was at its lowest, 246.68 millions, in 1992.
Laos ranks 123rd of 166 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.
Government expenditure on education, constant PPP$ (millions) in Laos, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 246.68 millions | — |
| 1996 | 336.59 millions | +36.4% |
| 1997 | 315.37 millions | -6.3% |
| 2000 | 262.77 millions | -16.7% |
| 2001 | 367.8 millions | +40.0% |
| 2002 | 553 millions | +50.4% |
| 2004 | 532.82 millions | -3.6% |
| 2005 | 570.94 millions | +7.2% |
| 2006 | 760.08 millions | +33.1% |
| 2007 | 850.89 millions | +11.9% |
| 2008 | 679.08 millions | -20.2% |
| 2009 | 530.2 millions | -21.9% |
| 2010 | 594.51 millions | +12.1% |
| 2011 | 641.64 millions | +7.9% |
| 2012 | 739.17 millions | +15.2% |
| 2013 | 1,418 millions | +91.8% |
| 2014 | 1,386 millions | -2.2% |
Laos compared with similar countries
- Laos's 1,386 millions is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 2,544 millions, 54% of the median. (41 countries reporting)
- Laos's 1,386 millions is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 5,547 millions, 25% of the median. (24 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 299.55 millions | 246.68 millions | 336.59 millions | 3 |
| 2000s | 567.51 millions | 262.77 millions | 850.89 millions | 9 |
| 2010s | 955.78 millions | 594.51 millions | 1,418 millions | 5 |
Countries ranked near Laos
- 120 Mauritius 1,495 millions compare
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- 122 Tajikistan 1,449 millions compare
- 124 Niger 1,337 millions compare
- 125 Sierra Leone 1,324 millions compare
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More education data for Laos
- Gender gap education levels, gaps filled 89.6 (2025)
- Primary enrollment selected countries, gaps filled 89.64 (2025)
- 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)
Frequently asked questions
- What is government expenditure on education, constant ppp$ in Laos?
- Government expenditure on education, constant ppp$ in Laos was 1,386 millions in 2014, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on education, constant ppp$ recorded in Laos?
- The highest recorded value was 1,418 millions in 2013.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on education, constant ppp$ recorded in Laos?
- The lowest recorded value was 246.68 millions in 1992.
- How does Laos rank for government expenditure on education, constant ppp$?
- Laos ranks 123rd out of 166 countries with data for 2014.
- Is government expenditure on education, constant ppp$ rising or falling in Laos?
- Over the last ten years it is up 160.1%. 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 Government expenditure on education, constant PPP$ (millions). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release