Share of students studying abroad in Laos
Laos: Share of students studying abroad was 7.6 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
7.6
Change on year
down 24.4%
World rank
71st
of 175 countries
All-time high
14.74
in 1998
All-time low
2.57
in 2014
Years of data
24
1998–2023
Share of students studying abroad in Laos, 1998–2023
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for share of students studying abroad in Laos is 7.6, measured in 2023.
That represents a change of down 24.4% on the previous year and up 114.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of students studying abroad in Laos peaked at 14.74 in 1998 and was at its lowest, 2.57, in 2014.
That places Laos 71st out of 175 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Share of students studying abroad in Laos, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 14.74 | — |
| 1999 | 13.25 | -10.1% |
| 2000 | 8.89 | -32.9% |
| 2001 | 6.81 | -23.5% |
| 2002 | 5.08 | -25.4% |
| 2003 | 5.31 | +4.6% |
| 2004 | 5.59 | +5.2% |
| 2005 | 4.76 | -14.8% |
| 2006 | 5.13 | +7.7% |
| 2007 | 4.56 | -11.0% |
| 2008 | 4.26 | -6.6% |
| 2009 | 3.72 | -12.7% |
| 2010 | 3.23 | -13.1% |
| 2011 | 3.29 | +1.9% |
| 2012 | 3.46 | +5.1% |
| 2013 | 3.53 | +2.2% |
| 2014 | 2.57 | -27.4% |
| 2015 | 2.72 | +6.0% |
| 2016 | 5.15 | +89.2% |
| 2017 | 4.59 | -10.7% |
| 2018 | 6.29 | +36.9% |
| 2019 | 8.2 | +30.3% |
| 2020 | 10.04 | +22.5% |
| 2023 | 7.6 | -24.4% |
Laos compared with similar countries
- Laos's 7.6 is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 6.81, 1.1× the median. (39 countries reporting)
- Laos's 7.6 is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 4.14, 1.8× the median. (21 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 13.99 | 13.25 | 14.74 | 2 |
| 2000s | 5.41 | 3.72 | 8.89 | 10 |
| 2010s | 4.3 | 2.57 | 8.2 | 10 |
| 2020s | 8.82 | 7.6 | 10.04 | 2 |
Countries ranked near Laos
More education data for Laos
- Gender gap education levels, gaps filled 89.6 (2025)
- Primary enrollment selected countries, gaps filled 89.64 (2025)
- 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)
Frequently asked questions
- What is share of students studying abroad in Laos?
- Share of students studying abroad in Laos was 7.6 in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest share of students studying abroad recorded in Laos?
- The highest recorded value was 14.74 in 1998.
- What is the lowest share of students studying abroad recorded in Laos?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.57 in 2014.
- How does Laos rank for share of students studying abroad?
- Laos ranks 71st out of 175 countries with data for 2023.
- Is share of students studying abroad rising or falling in Laos?
- Over the last ten years it is up 114.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Laos data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Share of students studying abroad. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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