Repeaters in Grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in Lao People's Democratic Republic
Lao People's Democratic Republic: Repeaters in Grade 1 of primary education, both sexes was 8,302 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Repeaters in Grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in Lao People's Democratic Republic, 1988–2025
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
In 2025, repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in Lao People's Democratic Republic stood at 8,302. That is the lowest value across all 35 years on record.
That represents a change of down 3.3% on the previous year and down 71.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in Lao People's Democratic Republic peaked at 108,806 in 1994 and was at its lowest, 8,302, in 2025.
Lao People's Democratic Republic ranks 55th of 204 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.
Repeaters in Grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in Lao People's Democratic Republic, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1988 | 82,891 | — |
| 1990 | 90,278 | +8.9% |
| 1992 | 103,585 | +14.7% |
| 1993 | 103,570 | -0.0% |
| 1994 | 108,806 | +5.1% |
| 1996 | 105,551 | -3.0% |
| 1997 | 105,220 | -0.3% |
| 1998 | 105,804 | +0.6% |
| 1999 | 103,684 | -2.0% |
| 2000 | 96,007 | -7.4% |
| 2001 | 97,088 | +1.1% |
| 2002 | 100,608 | +3.6% |
| 2003 | 101,832 | +1.2% |
| 2004 | 102,430 | +0.6% |
| 2005 | 98,299 | -4.0% |
| 2006 | 93,051 | -5.3% |
| 2007 | 85,598 | -8.0% |
| 2008 | 88,902 | +3.9% |
| 2009 | 86,440 | -2.8% |
| 2010 | 78,500 | -9.2% |
| 2011 | 68,684 | -12.5% |
| 2012 | 56,157 | -18.2% |
| 2013 | 47,197 | -16.0% |
| 2014 | 35,479 | -24.8% |
| 2015 | 29,232 | -17.6% |
| 2016 | 22,419 | -23.3% |
| 2017 | 16,920 | -24.5% |
| 2018 | 15,682 | -7.3% |
| 2019 | 14,736 | -6.0% |
| 2020 | 11,091 | -24.7% |
| 2021 | 10,488 | -5.4% |
| 2022 | 8,589 | -18.1% |
| 2023 | 8,877 | +3.4% |
| 2024 | 8,581 | -3.3% |
| 2025 | 8,302 | -3.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 82,891 | 82,891 | 82,891 | 1 |
| 1990s | 103,312 | 90,278 | 108,806 | 8 |
| 2000s | 95,026 | 85,598 | 102,430 | 10 |
| 2010s | 38,501 | 14,736 | 78,500 | 10 |
| 2020s | 9,321 | 8,302 | 11,091 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Lao People's Democratic Republic
- 52 Libya 8,983
- 53 Russian Federation 8,821 compare
- 54 Bolivia, Plurinational State of 8,423 compare
- 56 Ghana 8,206 compare
- 57 Netherlands 7,349
- 58 Lesotho 7,247 compare
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 repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in Lao People's Democratic Republic?
- Repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in Lao People's Democratic Republic was 8,302 in 2025, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes recorded in Lao People's Democratic Republic?
- The highest recorded value was 108,806 in 1994.
- What is the lowest repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes recorded in Lao People's Democratic Republic?
- The lowest recorded value was 8,302 in 2025.
- How does Lao People's Democratic Republic rank for repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes?
- Lao People's Democratic Republic ranks 55th out of 204 countries with data for 2025.
- Is repeaters in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes rising or falling in Lao People's Democratic Republic?
- Over the last ten years it is down 71.6%. 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 Repeaters in Grade 1 of primary education, both sexes (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release