Repeaters in Grade 5 of primary education, both sexes in Lao People's Democratic Republic
Lao People's Democratic Republic: Repeaters in Grade 5 of primary education, both sexes was 376 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Repeaters in Grade 5 of primary education, both sexes in Lao People's Democratic Republic, 1988–2025
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
The most recent figure for repeaters in grade 5 of primary education, both sexes in Lao People's Democratic Republic is 376, measured in 2025. That is the lowest value across all 35 years on record.
That represents a change of down 33.6% on the previous year and down 67.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, repeaters in grade 5 of primary education, both sexes in Lao People's Democratic Republic peaked at 14,131 in 1996 and was at its lowest, 376, in 2025.
Lao People's Democratic Republic ranks 106th of 183 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 5 of primary education, both sexes in Lao People's Democratic Republic, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1988 | 7,462 | — |
| 1990 | 8,657 | +16.0% |
| 1992 | 10,452 | +20.7% |
| 1993 | 10,808 | +3.4% |
| 1994 | 9,160 | -15.2% |
| 1996 | 14,131 | +54.3% |
| 1997 | 13,040 | -7.7% |
| 1998 | 9,157 | -29.8% |
| 1999 | 7,312 | -20.1% |
| 2000 | 7,271 | -0.6% |
| 2001 | 5,702 | -21.6% |
| 2002 | 5,619 | -1.5% |
| 2003 | 5,911 | +5.2% |
| 2004 | 5,934 | +0.4% |
| 2005 | 5,649 | -4.8% |
| 2006 | 5,312 | -6.0% |
| 2007 | 4,910 | -7.6% |
| 2008 | 4,493 | -8.5% |
| 2009 | 3,582 | -20.3% |
| 2010 | 2,799 | -21.9% |
| 2011 | 2,157 | -22.9% |
| 2012 | 1,870 | -13.3% |
| 2013 | 1,614 | -13.7% |
| 2014 | 1,203 | -25.5% |
| 2015 | 1,158 | -3.7% |
| 2016 | 1,055 | -8.9% |
| 2017 | 1,394 | +32.1% |
| 2018 | 1,218 | -12.6% |
| 2019 | 1,089 | -10.6% |
| 2020 | 982 | -9.8% |
| 2021 | 738 | -24.8% |
| 2022 | 719 | -2.6% |
| 2023 | 641 | -10.8% |
| 2024 | 566 | -11.7% |
| 2025 | 376 | -33.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 7,462 | 7,462 | 7,462 | 1 |
| 1990s | 10,340 | 7,312 | 14,131 | 8 |
| 2000s | 5,438 | 3,582 | 7,271 | 10 |
| 2010s | 1,556 | 1,055 | 2,799 | 10 |
| 2020s | 670.33 | 376 | 982 | 6 |
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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 5 of primary education, both sexes in Lao People's Democratic Republic?
- Repeaters in grade 5 of primary education, both sexes in Lao People's Democratic Republic was 376 in 2025, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest repeaters in grade 5 of primary education, both sexes recorded in Lao People's Democratic Republic?
- The highest recorded value was 14,131 in 1996.
- What is the lowest repeaters in grade 5 of primary education, both sexes recorded in Lao People's Democratic Republic?
- The lowest recorded value was 376 in 2025.
- How does Lao People's Democratic Republic rank for repeaters in grade 5 of primary education, both sexes?
- Lao People's Democratic Republic ranks 106th out of 183 countries with data for 2025.
- Is repeaters in grade 5 of primary education, both sexes rising or falling in Lao People's Democratic Republic?
- Over the last ten years it is down 67.5%. 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 5 of primary education, both sexes (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release