Total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in Lao People's Democratic Republic
Lao People's Democratic Republic: Total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying was 8,116 in 2023. β Volatile
Total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in Lao People's Democratic Republic, 1998β2023
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
Analysis
The most recent figure for total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in Lao People's Democratic Republic 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 Lao People's Democratic Republic peaked at 9,455 in 2020 and was at its lowest, 1,140, in 2001.
That places Lao People's Democratic Republic 113th out of 205 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.
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 Lao People's Democratic Republic
- 110 Finland 8,555 compare
- 111 Cambodia 8,489 compare
- 112 Burkina Faso 8,463 compare
- 114 Libya 7,898 compare
- 115 Tanzania, United Republic of 7,877 compare
- 116 Mauritania, Islamic Republic of 7,828 compare
More education data for Lao People's Democratic Republic
- 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 21,845 (2025)
- Fertility rate vs mean years of schooling 2.4 (2024)
- School enrollment, primary, female 92.6% (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in Lao People's Democratic Republic?
- Total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying in Lao People's Democratic Republic was 8,116 in 2023, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying recorded in Lao People's Democratic Republic?
- The highest recorded value was 9,455 in 2020.
- What is the lowest total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying recorded in Lao People's Democratic Republic?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,140 in 2001.
- How does Lao People's Democratic Republic rank for total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying?
- Lao People's Democratic Republic ranks 113th out of 205 countries with data for 2023.
- Is total outbound internationally mobile tertiary students studying rising or falling in Lao People's Democratic Republic?
- Over the last ten years it is up 67.5%. 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 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