Total outbound internationally mobile tertiary … both sexes UIS in Laos
Laos: Total outbound internationally mobile tertiary … both sexes UIS was 8,116 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in Laos, 1998–2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
The most recent figure for total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in Laos is 8,116, measured in 2023.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 2.6% on the previous year and up 67.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in Laos peaked at 9,455 in 2020 and was at its lowest, 1,140, in 2001.
That places Laos 113th out of 210 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.
Total outbound internationally mobile tertiary … both sexes UIS in Laos, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 1,517 | — |
| 1999 | 1,600 | +5.5% |
| 2000 | 1,259 | -21.3% |
| 2001 | 1,140 | -9.5% |
| 2002 | 1,170 | +2.6% |
| 2003 | 1,494 | +27.7% |
| 2004 | 1,886 | +26.2% |
| 2005 | 2,257 | +19.7% |
| 2006 | 2,907 | +28.8% |
| 2007 | 3,421 | +17.7% |
| 2008 | 3,811 | +11.4% |
| 2009 | 4,213 | +10.5% |
| 2010 | 3,822 | -9.3% |
| 2011 | 4,124 | +7.9% |
| 2012 | 4,367 | +5.9% |
| 2013 | 4,845 | +10.9% |
| 2014 | 3,399 | -29.8% |
| 2015 | 3,542 | +4.2% |
| 2016 | 6,305 | +78.0% |
| 2017 | 5,119 | -18.8% |
| 2018 | 6,634 | +29.6% |
| 2019 | 8,311 | +25.3% |
| 2020 | 9,455 | +13.8% |
| 2021 | 8,528 | -9.8% |
| 2022 | 7,909 | -7.3% |
| 2023 | 8,116 | +2.6% |
Laos compared with similar countries
- Laos's 8,116 is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 11,955, 68% of the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Laos's 8,116 is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 3,904, 2.1× the median. (32 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 1,558 | 1,517 | 1,600 | 2 |
| 2000s | 2,356 | 1,140 | 4,213 | 10 |
| 2010s | 5,047 | 3,399 | 8,311 | 10 |
| 2020s | 8,502 | 7,909 | 9,455 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Laos
More education data for Laos
- 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 total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in Laos?
- Total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in Laos was 8,116 in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying recorded in Laos?
- The highest recorded value was 9,455 in 2020.
- What is the lowest total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying recorded in Laos?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,140 in 2001.
- How does Laos rank for total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying?
- Laos ranks 113th out of 210 countries with data for 2023.
- Is total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying rising or falling in Laos?
- Over the last ten years it is up 67.5%. 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 Total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying abroad, all countries, both sexes (UIS estimate) (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release