Out-of-school rate for children of primary school age, both sexes in Laos
Laos: Out-of-school rate for children of primary school age, both sexes was 8.4% in 2019. ◆ Volatile
Out-of-school rate for children of primary school age, both sexes in Laos, 1988–2019
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in %.
Analysis
In 2019, out-of-school rate for children of primary school age, both sexes in Laos stood at 8.4%.
That represents a change of down 1.1% on the previous year and down 16.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, out-of-school rate for children of primary school age, both sexes in Laos peaked at 42.1% in 1992 and was at its lowest, 3.4%, in 2014.
Laos ranks 53rd of 188 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.
Out-of-school rate for children of primary school age, both sexes in Laos, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1988 | 35.1% | — |
| 1990 | 35.3% | +0.8% |
| 1992 | 42.1% | +19.1% |
| 1993 | 37.3% | -11.4% |
| 1994 | 33.5% | -10.0% |
| 1996 | 31.6% | -5.9% |
| 1997 | 29.0% | -8.0% |
| 1998 | 25.7% | -11.4% |
| 1999 | 25.1% | -2.6% |
| 2000 | 24.1% | -3.6% |
| 2001 | 24.6% | +2.0% |
| 2002 | 23.4% | -4.8% |
| 2003 | 20.8% | -11.1% |
| 2004 | 20.2% | -3.2% |
| 2005 | 18.9% | -6.2% |
| 2006 | 17.4% | -8.0% |
| 2007 | 14.8% | -15.0% |
| 2008 | 12.3% | -16.5% |
| 2009 | 10.0% | -18.7% |
| 2010 | 5.4% | -46.2% |
| 2011 | 5.6% | +4.6% |
| 2012 | 5.7% | +0.3% |
| 2013 | 3.8% | -33.7% |
| 2014 | 3.4% | -8.2% |
| 2015 | 5.1% | +48.3% |
| 2016 | 6.0% | +17.3% |
| 2017 | 7.5% | +25.3% |
| 2018 | 8.5% | +13.4% |
| 2019 | 8.4% | -1.1% |
Laos compared with similar countries
- Laos's 8.4% is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 6.0%, 1.4× the median. (45 countries reporting)
- Laos's 8.4% is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 1.8%, 4.6× the median. (26 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 35.1% | 35.1% | 35.1% | 1 |
| 1990s | 32.5% | 25.1% | 42.1% | 8 |
| 2000s | 18.7% | 10.0% | 24.6% | 10 |
| 2010s | 5.9% | 3.4% | 8.5% | 10 |
Countries ranked near Laos
More education data for Laos
- 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)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.0939 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is out-of-school rate for children of primary school age, both sexes in Laos?
- Out-of-school rate for children of primary school age, both sexes in Laos was 8.4% in 2019, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest out-of-school rate for children of primary school age, both sexes recorded in Laos?
- The highest recorded value was 42.1% in 1992.
- What is the lowest out-of-school rate for children of primary school age, both sexes recorded in Laos?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.4% in 2014.
- How does Laos rank for out-of-school rate for children of primary school age, both sexes?
- Laos ranks 53rd out of 188 countries with data for 2019.
- Is out-of-school rate for children of primary school age, both sexes rising or falling in Laos?
- Over the last ten years it is down 16.0%. 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 Out-of-school rate for children of primary school age, both sexes (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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The number of students of the official age for primary education is subtracted from the total population of the same age. The result is expressed as a percentage of the population of the official age for primary education. For more information, consult the UNESCO Institute of Statistics website: http://www.uis.unesco.org/Education/