Government expenditure on tertiary education, constant US$ in Laos
Laos: Government expenditure on tertiary education, constant US$ was 42.58 millions in 2014. ◆ Volatile
Government expenditure on tertiary education, constant US$ in Laos, 1992–2014
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
Laos recorded 42.58 millions for government expenditure on tertiary education, constant us$ in 2014.
The figure is down 3.9% on the previous year and up 174.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on tertiary education, constant us$ in Laos peaked at 44.31 millions in 2013 and was at its lowest, 1.71 millions, in 1992.
Laos ranks 129th of 159 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 US$ in Laos, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 1.71 millions | — |
| 1996 | 6.79 millions | +296.9% |
| 1997 | 5.56 millions | -18.2% |
| 2000 | 7.2 millions | +29.6% |
| 2001 | 14.02 millions | +94.6% |
| 2002 | 15.54 millions | +10.8% |
| 2009 | 27.4 millions | +76.4% |
| 2010 | 21.45 millions | -21.7% |
| 2011 | 29.82 millions | +39.0% |
| 2012 | 25.87 millions | -13.2% |
| 2013 | 44.31 millions | +71.3% |
| 2014 | 42.58 millions | -3.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 4.69 millions | 1.71 millions | 6.79 millions | 3 |
| 2000s | 16.04 millions | 7.2 millions | 27.4 millions | 4 |
| 2010s | 32.8 millions | 21.45 millions | 44.31 millions | 5 |
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More education data for Laos
- Theoretical duration of pre-primary education (years), annual growth 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Start of the academic school year (pre-primary to post-secondary non) 0.0494 % change on previous year (2025)
- Theoretical duration of lower secondary education (years), annual 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Theoretical duration of upper secondary education (years), annual 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Theoretical duration of secondary education (years), annual growth 0 % change on previous year (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)
- 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 years (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is government expenditure on tertiary education, constant us$ in Laos?
- Government expenditure on tertiary education, constant us$ in Laos was 42.58 millions in 2014, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on tertiary education, constant us$ recorded in Laos?
- The highest recorded value was 44.31 millions in 2013.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on tertiary education, constant us$ recorded in Laos?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.71 millions in 1992.
- How does Laos rank for government expenditure on tertiary education, constant us$?
- Laos ranks 129th out of 159 countries with data for 2014.
- Is government expenditure on tertiary education, constant us$ 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 US$ (millions). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release