Government expenditure on primary education, constant PPP$ (millions) in Laos
Laos: Government expenditure on primary education, constant PPP$ (millions) was 563.28 millions in 2014. ◆ Volatile
Government expenditure on primary education, constant PPP$ in Laos, 1992–2014
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
The most recent figure for government expenditure on primary education, constant ppp$ in Laos is 563.28 millions, measured in 2014.
That represents a change of down 3.9% on the previous year and up 57.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on primary education, constant ppp$ in Laos peaked at 586.04 millions in 2013 and was at its lowest, 85.24 millions, in 1992.
Laos ranks 98th of 136 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 primary education, constant PPP$ (millions) in Laos, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 85.24 millions | — |
| 1996 | 159.43 millions | +87.0% |
| 1997 | 132.63 millions | -16.8% |
| 2002 | 249.03 millions | +87.8% |
| 2005 | 357.02 millions | +43.4% |
| 2009 | 206.56 millions | -42.1% |
| 2010 | 276.25 millions | +33.7% |
| 2011 | 230.56 millions | -16.5% |
| 2012 | 322 millions | +39.7% |
| 2013 | 586.04 millions | +82.0% |
| 2014 | 563.28 millions | -3.9% |
Laos compared with similar countries
- Laos's 563.28 millions is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 1,258 millions, 45% of the median. (30 countries reporting)
- Laos's 563.28 millions is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 4,384 millions, 13% of the median. (17 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 125.77 millions | 85.24 millions | 159.43 millions | 3 |
| 2000s | 270.87 millions | 206.56 millions | 357.02 millions | 3 |
| 2010s | 395.63 millions | 230.56 millions | 586.04 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 primary education, constant ppp$ in Laos?
- Government expenditure on primary education, constant ppp$ in Laos was 563.28 millions in 2014, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on primary education, constant ppp$ recorded in Laos?
- The highest recorded value was 586.04 millions in 2013.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on primary education, constant ppp$ recorded in Laos?
- The lowest recorded value was 85.24 millions in 1992.
- How does Laos rank for government expenditure on primary education, constant ppp$?
- Laos ranks 98th out of 136 countries with data for 2014.
- Is government expenditure on primary education, constant ppp$ rising or falling in Laos?
- Over the last ten years it is up 57.8%. 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 primary education, constant PPP$ (millions). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release