Teachers in tertiary education ISCED 5 programmes, both sexes (number) in Laos
Laos: Teachers in tertiary education ISCED 5 programmes, both sexes (number) was 4,352 in 2020. ◆ Volatile
Teachers in tertiary education ISCED 5 programmes, both sexes in Laos, 1999–2020
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
Laos recorded 4,352 for teachers in tertiary education isced 5 programmes, both sexes in 2020.
That represents a change of down 7.5% on the previous year and up 15.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, teachers in tertiary education isced 5 programmes, both sexes in Laos peaked at 6,902 in 2012 and was at its lowest, 469, in 1999.
Laos ranks 27th of 83 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.
Teachers in tertiary education ISCED 5 programmes, both sexes (number) in Laos, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 469 | — |
| 2000 | 621 | +32.4% |
| 2001 | 718 | +15.6% |
| 2002 | 476 | -33.7% |
| 2003 | 750 | +57.6% |
| 2004 | 713 | -4.9% |
| 2005 | 1,065 | +49.4% |
| 2006 | 1,148 | +7.8% |
| 2007 | 1,610 | +40.2% |
| 2008 | 1,952 | +21.2% |
| 2010 | 3,757 | +92.5% |
| 2011 | 4,797 | +27.7% |
| 2012 | 6,902 | +43.9% |
| 2013 | 3,878 | -43.8% |
| 2014 | 2,967 | -23.5% |
| 2015 | 3,919 | +32.1% |
| 2016 | 3,884 | -0.9% |
| 2017 | 4,533 | +16.7% |
| 2018 | 4,644 | +2.4% |
| 2019 | 4,707 | +1.4% |
| 2020 | 4,352 | -7.5% |
Laos compared with similar countries
- Laos's 4,352 is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 1,654, 2.6× the median. (18 countries reporting)
- Laos's 4,352 is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 4,956, 88% of the median. (12 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 469 | 469 | 469 | 1 |
| 2000s | 1,006 | 476 | 1,952 | 9 |
| 2010s | 4,399 | 2,967 | 6,902 | 10 |
| 2020s | 4,352 | 4,352 | 4,352 | 1 |
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 teachers in tertiary education isced 5 programmes, both sexes in Laos?
- Teachers in tertiary education isced 5 programmes, both sexes in Laos was 4,352 in 2020, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest teachers in tertiary education isced 5 programmes, both sexes recorded in Laos?
- The highest recorded value was 6,902 in 2012.
- What is the lowest teachers in tertiary education isced 5 programmes, both sexes recorded in Laos?
- The lowest recorded value was 469 in 1999.
- How does Laos rank for teachers in tertiary education isced 5 programmes, both sexes?
- Laos ranks 27th out of 83 countries with data for 2020.
- Is teachers in tertiary education isced 5 programmes, both sexes rising or falling in Laos?
- Over the last ten years it is up 15.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Laos data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Teachers in tertiary education ISCED 5 programmes, both sexes (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release