Percentage of qualified teachers in primary education, both sexes in Lao People's Democratic Republic
Lao People's Democratic Republic: Percentage of qualified teachers in primary education, both sexes was 90.2% in 2018. ▲ Rising
Latest (2018)
90.2%
Change on year
down 0.0%
World rank
76th
of 113 countries
All-time high
90.2%
in 2017
All-time low
78.9%
in 2013
Years of data
6
2013–2018
Percentage of qualified teachers in primary education, both sexes in Lao People's Democratic Republic, 2013–2018
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in %.
Analysis
The most recent figure for percentage of qualified teachers in primary education, both sexes in Lao People's Democratic Republic is 90.2%, measured in 2018.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 14.3% over ten years.
That places Lao People's Democratic Republic 76th out of 113 countries with data for 2018, putting it in the middle of the range.
Percentage of qualified teachers in primary education, both sexes in Lao People's Democratic Republic, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 78.9% | — |
| 2014 | 82.6% | +4.7% |
| 2015 | 86.4% | +4.6% |
| 2016 | 89.1% | +3.1% |
| 2017 | 90.2% | +1.2% |
| 2018 | 90.2% | -0.0% |
Lao People's Democratic Republic compared with similar countries
- Lao People's Democratic Republic's 90.2% is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 98.2%, 92% of the median. (28 countries reporting)
- Lao People's Democratic Republic's 90.2% is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 96.8%, 93% of the median. (22 countries reporting)
Countries ranked near Lao People's Democratic Republic
More education data for Lao People's Democratic Republic
- 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 percentage of qualified teachers in primary education, both sexes in Lao People's Democratic Republic?
- Percentage of qualified teachers in primary education, both sexes in Lao People's Democratic Republic was 90.2% in 2018, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest percentage of qualified teachers in primary education, both sexes recorded in Lao People's Democratic Republic?
- The highest recorded value was 90.2% in 2017.
- What is the lowest percentage of qualified teachers in primary education, both sexes recorded in Lao People's Democratic Republic?
- The lowest recorded value was 78.9% in 2013.
- How does Lao People's Democratic Republic rank for percentage of qualified teachers in primary education, both sexes?
- Lao People's Democratic Republic ranks 76th out of 113 countries with data for 2018.
- Is percentage of qualified teachers in primary education, both sexes rising or falling in Lao People's Democratic Republic?
- Over the last ten years it is up 14.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Lao People's Democratic Republic data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Percentage of qualified teachers in primary education, both sexes (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release