Outbound mobility ratio, all regions, both sexes (UIS estimate) in Lao People's Democratic Republic
Lao People's Democratic Republic: Outbound mobility ratio, all regions, both sexes (UIS estimate) was 7.6% in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Outbound mobility ratio, all regions, both sexes (UIS estimate) in Lao People's Democratic Republic, 1998–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in %.
Analysis
In 2023, outbound mobility ratio, all regions, both sexes (uis estimate) in Lao People's Democratic Republic stood at 7.6%.
The figure is down 24.4% on the previous year and up 114.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, outbound mobility ratio, all regions, both sexes (uis estimate) in Lao People's Democratic Republic peaked at 14.7% in 1998 and was at its lowest, 2.6%, in 2014.
Lao People's Democratic Republic ranks 71st of 175 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.
Outbound mobility ratio, all regions, both sexes (UIS estimate) in Lao People's Democratic Republic, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 14.7% | — |
| 1999 | 13.2% | -10.1% |
| 2000 | 8.9% | -32.9% |
| 2001 | 6.8% | -23.5% |
| 2002 | 5.1% | -25.4% |
| 2003 | 5.3% | +4.6% |
| 2004 | 5.6% | +5.2% |
| 2005 | 4.8% | -14.8% |
| 2006 | 5.1% | +7.7% |
| 2007 | 4.6% | -11.0% |
| 2008 | 4.3% | -6.6% |
| 2009 | 3.7% | -12.7% |
| 2010 | 3.2% | -13.1% |
| 2011 | 3.3% | +1.9% |
| 2012 | 3.5% | +5.1% |
| 2013 | 3.5% | +2.2% |
| 2014 | 2.6% | -27.4% |
| 2015 | 2.7% | +6.0% |
| 2016 | 5.1% | +89.2% |
| 2017 | 4.6% | -10.7% |
| 2018 | 6.3% | +36.9% |
| 2019 | 8.2% | +30.3% |
| 2020 | 10.0% | +22.5% |
| 2023 | 7.6% | -24.4% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 14.0% | 13.2% | 14.7% | 2 |
| 2000s | 5.4% | 3.7% | 8.9% | 10 |
| 2010s | 4.3% | 2.6% | 8.2% | 10 |
| 2020s | 8.8% | 7.6% | 10.0% | 2 |
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More education data for Lao People's Democratic Republic
- 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)
- Secondary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is outbound mobility ratio, all regions, both sexes (uis estimate) in Lao People's Democratic Republic?
- Outbound mobility ratio, all regions, both sexes (uis estimate) in Lao People's Democratic Republic was 7.6% in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest outbound mobility ratio, all regions, both sexes (uis estimate) recorded in Lao People's Democratic Republic?
- The highest recorded value was 14.7% in 1998.
- What is the lowest outbound mobility ratio, all regions, both sexes (uis estimate) recorded in Lao People's Democratic Republic?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.6% in 2014.
- How does Lao People's Democratic Republic rank for outbound mobility ratio, all regions, both sexes (uis estimate)?
- Lao People's Democratic Republic ranks 71st out of 175 countries with data for 2023.
- Is outbound mobility ratio, all regions, both sexes (uis estimate) rising or falling in Lao People's Democratic Republic?
- Over the last ten years it is up 114.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Lao People's Democratic Republic data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Outbound mobility ratio, all regions, both sexes (UIS estimate) (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release