Government expenditure on tertiary education, constant PPP$ in Laos
Laos: Government expenditure on tertiary education, constant PPP$ was 191.43 millions in 2014. ◆ Volatile
Government expenditure on tertiary education, constant PPP$ in Laos, 1992–2014
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
Laos recorded 191.43 millions for government expenditure on tertiary education, constant ppp$ in 2014.
That represents a change of down 3.9% on the previous year and up 174.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on tertiary education, constant ppp$ in Laos peaked at 199.18 millions in 2013 and was at its lowest, 7.69 millions, in 1992.
Laos ranks 115th of 146 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 tertiary education, constant PPP$ in Laos, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 7.69 millions | — |
| 1996 | 30.54 millions | +296.9% |
| 1997 | 24.99 millions | -18.2% |
| 2000 | 32.38 millions | +29.6% |
| 2001 | 63 millions | +94.6% |
| 2002 | 69.84 millions | +10.8% |
| 2009 | 123.16 millions | +76.4% |
| 2010 | 96.43 millions | -21.7% |
| 2011 | 134.04 millions | +39.0% |
| 2012 | 116.28 millions | -13.2% |
| 2013 | 199.18 millions | +71.3% |
| 2014 | 191.43 millions | -3.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 21.07 millions | 7.69 millions | 30.54 millions | 3 |
| 2000s | 72.1 millions | 32.38 millions | 123.16 millions | 4 |
| 2010s | 147.47 millions | 96.43 millions | 199.18 millions | 5 |
Countries ranked near Laos
- 112 Kyrgyzstan 208.59 millions compare
- 113 Georgia 206.48 millions compare
- 114 Guinea 200.96 millions compare
- 116 Burundi 163.35 millions compare
- 117 Madagascar 149.88 millions compare
- 118 Tajikistan 144.16 millions compare
More education data for Laos
- Primary education, teachers, gaps filled 21,845 (2025)
- Start of the academic school year (tertiary education), gaps filled 2,023 tertiary education (2024)
- Start of the academic school year (tertiary education), annual growth 0.0495 % change on previous year (2024)
- Theoretical duration of secondary education (years), annual growth 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Theoretical duration of upper secondary education (years), annual 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Duration of pre primary education, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 0-14 29.8% (2025)
- Lower secondary school starting age 11 years (2025)
- Primary school starting age 6 years (2025)
- Population ages 15-64 65.4% (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is government expenditure on tertiary education, constant ppp$ in Laos?
- Government expenditure on tertiary education, constant ppp$ in Laos was 191.43 millions in 2014, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on tertiary education, constant ppp$ recorded in Laos?
- The highest recorded value was 199.18 millions in 2013.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on tertiary education, constant ppp$ recorded in Laos?
- The lowest recorded value was 7.69 millions in 1992.
- How does Laos rank for government expenditure on tertiary education, constant ppp$?
- Laos ranks 115th out of 146 countries with data for 2014.
- Is government expenditure on tertiary education, constant ppp$ rising or falling in Laos?
- Over the last ten years it is up 174.1%. 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 tertiary education, constant PPP$ (millions). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release