Government expenditure on tertiary education, PPP$ (millions) (PPP) in Laos
Laos: Government expenditure on tertiary education, PPP$ (millions) (PPP) was 157.72 millions in 2014. ◆ Volatile
Government expenditure on tertiary education, PPP$ in Laos, 1992–2014
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in millions.
Analysis
The most recent figure for government expenditure on tertiary education, ppp$ in Laos is 157.72 millions, measured in 2014. That is the highest value across all 12 years on record.
That represents a change of up 0.6% on the previous year and up 290.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, government expenditure on tertiary education, ppp$ in Laos peaked at 157.72 millions in 2014 and was at its lowest, 3.7 millions, in 1992.
That places Laos 114th out of 148 countries with data for 2014, putting it 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, PPP$ (millions) (PPP) in Laos, year by year
| Year | millions | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 3.7 millions | — |
| 1996 | 15.96 millions | +331.5% |
| 1997 | 13.28 millions | -16.8% |
| 2000 | 18.06 millions | +35.9% |
| 2001 | 35.92 millions | +98.9% |
| 2002 | 40.43 millions | +12.6% |
| 2009 | 83.62 millions | +106.8% |
| 2010 | 66.27 millions | -20.7% |
| 2011 | 94.01 millions | +41.9% |
| 2012 | 89.31 millions | -5.0% |
| 2013 | 156.85 millions | +75.6% |
| 2014 | 157.72 millions | +0.6% |
Laos compared with similar countries
- Laos's 157.72 millions is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 393.03 millions, 40% of the median. (35 countries reporting)
- Laos's 157.72 millions is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 2,399 millions, 7% of the median. (20 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 10.98 millions | 3.7 millions | 15.96 millions | 3 |
| 2000s | 44.51 millions | 18.06 millions | 83.62 millions | 4 |
| 2010s | 112.83 millions | 66.27 millions | 157.72 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 tertiary education, ppp$ in Laos?
- Government expenditure on tertiary education, ppp$ in Laos was 157.72 millions in 2014, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest government expenditure on tertiary education, ppp$ recorded in Laos?
- The highest recorded value was 157.72 millions in 2014.
- What is the lowest government expenditure on tertiary education, ppp$ recorded in Laos?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.7 millions in 1992.
- How does Laos rank for government expenditure on tertiary education, ppp$?
- Laos ranks 114th out of 148 countries with data for 2014.
- Is government expenditure on tertiary education, ppp$ rising or falling in Laos?
- Over the last ten years it is up 290.1%. 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, PPP$ (millions). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
February 2026 Data Release