Teachers in tertiary education programmes, both sexes in Lao People's Democratic Republic
Lao People's Democratic Republic: Teachers in tertiary education programmes, both sexes was 8,756 in 2020. β Volatile
Teachers in tertiary education programmes, both sexes in Lao People's Democratic Republic, 1971β2020
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
In 2020, teachers in tertiary education programmes, both sexes in Lao People's Democratic Republic stood at 8,756.
The figure is down 0.1% on the previous year and up 66.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, teachers in tertiary education programmes, both sexes in Lao People's Democratic Republic peaked at 12,285 in 2015 and was at its lowest, 21, in 1971.
Lao People's Democratic Republic ranks 102nd 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.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 71.8 | 21 | 152 | 5 |
| 1980s | 350.12 | 118 | 620 | 8 |
| 1990s | 1,078 | 698 | 1,414 | 7 |
| 2000s | 2,067 | 1,152 | 3,042 | 9 |
| 2010s | 9,427 | 5,267 | 12,285 | 10 |
| 2020s | 8,756 | 8,756 | 8,756 | 1 |
Countries ranked near Lao People's Democratic Republic
- 99 Nicaragua 9,565 compare
- 100 Slovenia 9,485 compare
- 101 Palestine, State of 9,395 compare
- 103 Tanzania, United Republic of 8,625 compare
- 104 Turkmenistan 8,248 compare
- 105 Cameroon 7,670 compare
More education data for Lao People's Democratic Republic
- Primary education, teachers, gaps filled 21,845 (2025)
- Duration of pre primary education, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Duration of pre primary education 3 (2025)
- Official entrance age to pre primary education 3 (2025)
- Population ages 15-64 65.4% (2025)
- Population ages 0-14 29.8% (2025)
- Lower secondary school starting age 11 years (2025)
- Primary school starting age 6 years (2025)
- School enrollment, primary 93.1% (2025)
- Primary education, teachers, per capita 0.0028 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is teachers in tertiary education programmes, both sexes in Lao People's Democratic Republic?
- Teachers in tertiary education programmes, both sexes in Lao People's Democratic Republic was 8,756 in 2020, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest teachers in tertiary education programmes, both sexes recorded in Lao People's Democratic Republic?
- The highest recorded value was 12,285 in 2015.
- What is the lowest teachers in tertiary education programmes, both sexes recorded in Lao People's Democratic Republic?
- The lowest recorded value was 21 in 1971.
- How does Lao People's Democratic Republic rank for teachers in tertiary education programmes, both sexes?
- Lao People's Democratic Republic ranks 102nd out of 183 countries with data for 2020.
- Is teachers in tertiary education programmes, both sexes rising or falling in Lao People's Democratic Republic?
- Over the last ten years it is up 66.2%. 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 Teachers in tertiary education programmes, both sexes (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
February 2026 Data Release