Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate in Lao People's Democratic Republic
Lao People's Democratic Republic: Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate was -0.0716 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate in Lao People's Democratic Republic, 1972–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 2025, primary education, pupils, annual growth rate in Lao People's Democratic Republic stood at -0.0716 % change on previous year.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 71.9% on the previous year and up 96.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, primary education, pupils, annual growth rate in Lao People's Democratic Republic peaked at 30.68 % change on previous year in 1977 and was at its lowest, -2.78 % change on previous year, in 2018.
That places Lao People's Democratic Republic 114th out of 206 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate in Lao People's Democratic Republic, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1972 | 8.98 % change on previous year | — |
| 1973 | 2.73 % change on previous year | -69.6% |
| 1977 | 30.68 % change on previous year | +1024.8% |
| 1978 | 2.39 % change on previous year | -92.2% |
| 1979 | 6.48 % change on previous year | +170.9% |
| 1980 | 2.5 % change on previous year | -61.4% |
| 1981 | 3.5 % change on previous year | +40.0% |
| 1982 | 0.2596 % change on previous year | -92.6% |
| 1983 | 0.0699 % change on previous year | -73.1% |
| 1984 | 1.01 % change on previous year | +1348.4% |
| 1985 | 1.98 % change on previous year | +95.8% |
| 1986 | 5.65 % change on previous year | +184.7% |
| 1991 | 2.26 % change on previous year | -60.0% |
| 1992 | 0.7494 % change on previous year | -66.8% |
| 1993 | 9.74 % change on previous year | +1199.7% |
| 1994 | 6.85 % change on previous year | -29.6% |
| 1995 | 4.35 % change on previous year | -36.5% |
| 1996 | 6.59 % change on previous year | +51.4% |
| 1997 | 3.8 % change on previous year | -42.4% |
| 1998 | 4.48 % change on previous year | +17.9% |
| 1999 | 0.7447 % change on previous year | -83.4% |
| 2000 | 0.466 % change on previous year | -37.4% |
| 2001 | -0.4099 % change on previous year | -187.9% |
| 2002 | 2.99 % change on previous year | -829.0% |
| 2003 | 2.63 % change on previous year | -11.9% |
| 2004 | 1.07 % change on previous year | -59.5% |
| 2005 | 0.7 % change on previous year | -34.3% |
| 2006 | 0.119 % change on previous year | -83.0% |
| 2007 | -0.0083 % change on previous year | -107.0% |
| 2008 | 1.01 % change on previous year | -12276.7% |
| 2009 | 0.8951 % change on previous year | -11.4% |
| 2010 | 0.8209 % change on previous year | -8.3% |
| 2011 | -1.77 % change on previous year | -315.6% |
| 2012 | -1.8 % change on previous year | +1.6% |
| 2013 | -0.6398 % change on previous year | -64.4% |
| 2014 | -0.8414 % change on previous year | +31.5% |
| 2015 | -2.35 % change on previous year | +178.8% |
| 2016 | -2.64 % change on previous year | +12.7% |
| 2017 | -2.33 % change on previous year | -11.9% |
| 2018 | -2.78 % change on previous year | +19.3% |
| 2019 | -1.98 % change on previous year | -28.6% |
| 2020 | -1.31 % change on previous year | -33.9% |
| 2021 | -0.5752 % change on previous year | -56.1% |
| 2022 | -2.32 % change on previous year | +303.4% |
| 2023 | 0.4514 % change on previous year | -119.4% |
| 2024 | -0.255 % change on previous year | -156.5% |
| 2025 | -0.0716 % change on previous year | -71.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 10.25 % change on previous year | 2.39 % change on previous year | 30.68 % change on previous year | 5 |
| 1980s | 2.14 % change on previous year | 0.0699 % change on previous year | 5.65 % change on previous year | 7 |
| 1990s | 4.4 % change on previous year | 0.7447 % change on previous year | 9.74 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 2000s | 0.9458 % change on previous year | -0.4099 % change on previous year | 2.99 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | -1.63 % change on previous year | -2.78 % change on previous year | 0.8209 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | -0.6801 % change on previous year | -2.32 % change on previous year | 0.4514 % change on previous year | 6 |
Countries ranked near Lao People's Democratic Republic
- 112 United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland -0.0111 % change on previous year compare
- 113 Seychelles -0.0625 % change on previous year compare
- 115 Samoa -0.1171 % change on previous year compare
- 116 Belgium -0.1356 % change on previous year compare
- 117 Cape Verde -0.1371 % change on previous year compare
More education data for Lao People's Democratic Republic
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 739,554 (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)
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 739,554 (2025)
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), annual growth -0.0716 % change on previous year (2025)
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Enrolment in primary education, both sexes (number), per capita 0.0939 units per person (2025)
- Enrolment in primary education, female (number), gaps filled 360,578 (2025)
- Enrolment in primary education, female (number), annual growth rate 0.1728 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is primary education, pupils, annual growth rate in Lao People's Democratic Republic?
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate in Lao People's Democratic Republic was -0.0716 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest primary education, pupils, annual growth rate recorded in Lao People's Democratic Republic?
- The highest recorded value was 30.68 % change on previous year in 1977.
- What is the lowest primary education, pupils, annual growth rate recorded in Lao People's Democratic Republic?
- The lowest recorded value was -2.78 % change on previous year in 2018.
- How does Lao People's Democratic Republic rank for primary education, pupils, annual growth rate?
- Lao People's Democratic Republic ranks 114th out of 206 countries with data for 2025.
- Is primary education, pupils, annual growth rate rising or falling in Lao People's Democratic Republic?
- Over the last ten years it is up 96.9%. 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 Statizoid (derived), published as part of Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Primary education, pupils. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Primary education, pupils Data API, UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Primary education, pupils. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.