Government expenditure on education, constant US$ in Lao People's Democratic Republic
Lao People's Democratic Republic: Government expenditure on education, constant US$ was 308.3 millions in 2014. ◆ Volatile
Government expenditure on education, constant US$ in Lao People's Democratic Republic, 1992–2014
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
In 2014, government expenditure on education, constant us$ in Lao People's Democratic Republic stood at 308.3 millions.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 2.2% on the previous year and up 160.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on education, constant us$ in Lao People's Democratic Republic peaked at 315.36 millions in 2013 and was at its lowest, 54.87 millions, in 1992.
Lao People's Democratic Republic ranks 137th of 174 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Government expenditure on education, constant US$ in Lao People's Democratic Republic, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 54.87 millions | — |
| 1996 | 74.87 millions | +36.4% |
| 1997 | 70.15 millions | -6.3% |
| 2000 | 58.45 millions | -16.7% |
| 2001 | 81.82 millions | +40.0% |
| 2002 | 123.01 millions | +50.4% |
| 2004 | 118.52 millions | -3.6% |
| 2005 | 127 millions | +7.2% |
| 2006 | 169.08 millions | +33.1% |
| 2007 | 189.28 millions | +11.9% |
| 2008 | 151.06 millions | -20.2% |
| 2009 | 117.94 millions | -21.9% |
| 2010 | 132.25 millions | +12.1% |
| 2011 | 142.73 millions | +7.9% |
| 2012 | 164.43 millions | +15.2% |
| 2013 | 315.36 millions | +91.8% |
| 2014 | 308.3 millions | -2.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 66.63 millions | 54.87 millions | 74.87 millions | 3 |
| 2000s | 126.24 millions | 58.45 millions | 189.28 millions | 9 |
| 2010s | 212.61 millions | 132.25 millions | 315.36 millions | 5 |
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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)
- Duration of pre primary education 3 (2025)
- Official entrance age to pre primary education 3 (2025)
- Population ages 15-64 65.4% (2025)
- Population ages 0-14 29.8% (2025)
- Lower secondary school starting age 11 years (2025)
- Primary school starting age 6 years (2025)
- Primary secondary enrollment completion rates, gaps filled 93.14 (2025)
- School enrollment, primary 93.1% (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is government expenditure on education, constant us$ in Lao People's Democratic Republic?
- Government expenditure on education, constant us$ in Lao People's Democratic Republic was 308.3 millions in 2014, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on education, constant us$ recorded in Lao People's Democratic Republic?
- The highest recorded value was 315.36 millions in 2013.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on education, constant us$ recorded in Lao People's Democratic Republic?
- The lowest recorded value was 54.87 millions in 1992.
- How does Lao People's Democratic Republic rank for government expenditure on education, constant us$?
- Lao People's Democratic Republic ranks 137th out of 174 countries with data for 2014.
- Is government expenditure on education, constant us$ rising or falling in Lao People's Democratic Republic?
- Over the last ten years it is up 160.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Lao People's Democratic Republic data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Government expenditure on education, constant US$ (millions). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release