Repetition rate in Grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in Lao People's Democratic Republic
Lao People's Democratic Republic: Repetition rate in Grade 1 of primary education, both sexes was 4.9% in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Repetition rate in Grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in Lao People's Democratic Republic, 1992–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in %.
Analysis
The most recent figure for repetition rate in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in Lao People's Democratic Republic is 4.9%, measured in 2024. That is the lowest value across all 31 years on record.
The figure is down 3.9% on the previous year and down 63.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, repetition rate in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in Lao People's Democratic Republic peaked at 42.8% in 1992 and was at its lowest, 4.9%, in 2024.
Lao People's Democratic Republic ranks 61st of 199 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.
Repetition rate in Grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in Lao People's Democratic Republic, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 42.8% | — |
| 1993 | 41.3% | -3.5% |
| 1996 | 38.4% | -7.0% |
| 1997 | 37.7% | -1.8% |
| 1998 | 35.5% | -5.9% |
| 1999 | 33.8% | -4.8% |
| 2000 | 34.3% | +1.6% |
| 2001 | 35.7% | +4.1% |
| 2002 | 34.7% | -2.8% |
| 2003 | 34.8% | +0.1% |
| 2004 | 34.1% | -2.0% |
| 2005 | 32.9% | -3.5% |
| 2006 | 30.6% | -6.8% |
| 2007 | 32.0% | +4.4% |
| 2008 | 30.9% | -3.3% |
| 2009 | 28.4% | -8.3% |
| 2010 | 25.7% | -9.4% |
| 2011 | 22.8% | -11.3% |
| 2012 | 20.1% | -12.0% |
| 2013 | 15.3% | -23.9% |
| 2014 | 13.6% | -11.3% |
| 2015 | 11.5% | -14.9% |
| 2016 | 9.2% | -20.0% |
| 2017 | 8.8% | -4.0% |
| 2018 | 8.4% | -4.6% |
| 2019 | 6.3% | -24.9% |
| 2020 | 6.1% | -3.4% |
| 2021 | 5.1% | -16.7% |
| 2022 | 5.6% | +10.7% |
| 2023 | 5.1% | -9.3% |
| 2024 | 4.9% | -3.9% |
Lao People's Democratic Republic compared with similar countries
- Lao People's Democratic Republic's 4.9% is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 3.7%, 1.3× the median. (46 countries reporting)
- Lao People's Democratic Republic's 4.9% is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 0.4%, 12.4× the median. (30 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 38.2% | 33.8% | 42.8% | 6 |
| 2000s | 32.8% | 28.4% | 35.7% | 10 |
| 2010s | 14.2% | 6.3% | 25.7% | 10 |
| 2020s | 5.4% | 4.9% | 6.1% | 5 |
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 repetition rate in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in Lao People's Democratic Republic?
- Repetition rate in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes in Lao People's Democratic Republic was 4.9% in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest repetition rate in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes recorded in Lao People's Democratic Republic?
- The highest recorded value was 42.8% in 1992.
- What is the lowest repetition rate in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes recorded in Lao People's Democratic Republic?
- The lowest recorded value was 4.9% in 2024.
- How does Lao People's Democratic Republic rank for repetition rate in grade 1 of primary education, both sexes?
- Lao People's Democratic Republic ranks 61st out of 199 countries with data for 2024.
- Is repetition rate 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 63.7%. 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 Repetition rate in Grade 1 of primary education, both sexes (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release