Government expenditure on education, PPP$ (millions) (expenditure PPP) in Laos
Laos: Government expenditure on education, PPP$ (millions) (expenditure PPP) was 1,142 millions in 2014. ◆ Volatile
Government expenditure on education, PPP$ in Laos, 1992–2014
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
In 2014, government expenditure on education, ppp$ in Laos stood at 1,142 millions. That is the highest value across all 17 years on record.
That represents a change of up 2.3% on the previous year and up 253.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on education, ppp$ in Laos peaked at 1,142 millions in 2014 and was at its lowest, 118.59 millions, in 1992.
Laos ranks 125th of 169 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, PPP$ (millions) (expenditure PPP) in Laos, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 118.59 millions | — |
| 1996 | 175.9 millions | +48.3% |
| 1997 | 167.66 millions | -4.7% |
| 2000 | 146.5 millions | -12.6% |
| 2001 | 209.68 millions | +43.1% |
| 2002 | 320.16 millions | +52.7% |
| 2004 | 323.03 millions | +0.9% |
| 2005 | 357 millions | +10.5% |
| 2006 | 489.92 millions | +37.2% |
| 2007 | 563.31 millions | +15.0% |
| 2008 | 458.23 millions | -18.7% |
| 2009 | 359.97 millions | -21.4% |
| 2010 | 408.54 millions | +13.5% |
| 2011 | 450.02 millions | +10.2% |
| 2012 | 567.7 millions | +26.1% |
| 2013 | 1,116 millions | +96.7% |
| 2014 | 1,142 millions | +2.3% |
Laos compared with similar countries
- Laos's 1,142 millions is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 2,571 millions, 44% of the median. (42 countries reporting)
- Laos's 1,142 millions is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 4,966 millions, 23% of the median. (24 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 154.05 millions | 118.59 millions | 175.9 millions | 3 |
| 2000s | 358.64 millions | 146.5 millions | 563.31 millions | 9 |
| 2010s | 736.9 millions | 408.54 millions | 1,142 millions | 5 |
Countries ranked near Laos
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, ppp$ in Laos?
- Government expenditure on education, ppp$ in Laos was 1,142 millions in 2014, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on education, ppp$ recorded in Laos?
- The highest recorded value was 1,142 millions in 2014.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on education, ppp$ recorded in Laos?
- The lowest recorded value was 118.59 millions in 1992.
- How does Laos rank for government expenditure on education, ppp$?
- Laos ranks 125th out of 169 countries with data for 2014.
- Is government expenditure on education, ppp$ rising or falling in Laos?
- Over the last ten years it is up 253.5%. 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, PPP$ (millions). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
February 2026 Data Release