Government expenditure on education, constant US$ (millions) in Laos
Laos: Government expenditure on education, constant US$ (millions) was 308.3 millions in 2014. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2014)
308.3 millions
Change on year
down 2.2%
World rank
137th
of 174 countries
All-time high
315.36 millions
in 2013
All-time low
54.87 millions
in 1992
Years of data
17
1992–2014
Government expenditure on education, constant US$ in Laos, 1992–2014
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
In 2014, government expenditure on education, constant us$ in Laos 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 Laos peaked at 315.36 millions in 2013 and was at its lowest, 54.87 millions, in 1992.
Laos 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$ (millions) in Laos, 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% |
Laos compared with similar countries
- Laos's 308.3 millions is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 806.8 millions, 38% of the median. (42 countries reporting)
- Laos's 308.3 millions is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 1,596 millions, 19% of the median. (26 countries reporting)
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 |
Countries ranked near Laos
- 134 Malawi 352 millions compare
- 135 Tajikistan 344.14 millions compare
- 136 Chad 327.79 millions compare
- 138 Sierra Leone 297.67 millions compare
- 139 Togo 293.99 millions compare
- 140 North Macedonia 291.37 millions compare
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 us$ in Laos?
- Government expenditure on education, constant us$ in Laos was 308.3 millions in 2014, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on education, constant us$ recorded in Laos?
- The highest recorded value was 315.36 millions in 2013.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on education, constant us$ recorded in Laos?
- The lowest recorded value was 54.87 millions in 1992.
- How does Laos rank for government expenditure on education, constant us$?
- Laos ranks 137th out of 174 countries with data for 2014.
- Is government expenditure on education, constant us$ 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 US$ (millions). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release