Vocational and Technical enrolment (% of total secondary enrolment) in Lao People's Democratic Republic
Lao People's Democratic Republic: Vocational and Technical enrolment (% of total secondary enrolment) was 0.8% in 2020. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2020)
0.8%
Change on year
up 16.8%
World rank
161st
of 202 countries
All-time high
35.2%
in 1971
All-time low
0.3%
in 2010
Years of data
40
1971–2020
Vocational and Technical enrolment (% of total secondary enrolment) in Lao People's Democratic Republic, 1971–2020
Source: World Bank.
Analysis
Lao People's Democratic Republic recorded 0.8% for vocational and technical enrolment (% of total secondary enrolment) in 2020.
That represents a change of up 16.8% on the previous year and up 197.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, vocational and technical enrolment (% of total secondary enrolment) in Lao People's Democratic Republic peaked at 35.2% in 1971 and was at its lowest, 0.3%, in 2010.
Lao People's Democratic Republic ranks 161st of 202 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Vocational and Technical enrolment (% of total secondary enrolment) in Lao People's Democratic Republic, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 35.2% | — |
| 1972 | 33.7% | -4.1% |
| 1973 | 24.8% | -26.4% |
| 1977 | 18.8% | -24.1% |
| 1978 | 11.9% | -36.7% |
| 1979 | 11.3% | -5.5% |
| 1980 | 13.9% | +23.0% |
| 1981 | 13.2% | -4.9% |
| 1986 | 11.7% | -11.0% |
| 1988 | 9.3% | -20.6% |
| 1990 | 9.1% | -2.1% |
| 1992 | 6.6% | -28.0% |
| 1993 | 8.4% | +27.7% |
| 1994 | 6.8% | -18.9% |
| 1995 | 5.1% | -25.6% |
| 1996 | 4.1% | -18.0% |
| 1997 | 3.9% | -6.3% |
| 1998 | 1.3% | -65.7% |
| 1999 | 1.2% | -7.1% |
| 2000 | 1.3% | +1.3% |
| 2001 | 1.1% | -11.0% |
| 2002 | 1.2% | +4.9% |
| 2003 | 1.4% | +15.3% |
| 2004 | 1.1% | -17.3% |
| 2005 | 1.3% | +15.1% |
| 2006 | 1.0% | -25.3% |
| 2007 | 0.8% | -21.2% |
| 2008 | 0.6% | -26.8% |
| 2009 | 0.4% | -29.8% |
| 2010 | 0.3% | -26.8% |
| 2011 | 0.5% | +57.9% |
| 2012 | 1.0% | +112.9% |
| 2013 | 1.3% | +39.3% |
| 2014 | 1.6% | +22.2% |
| 2015 | 1.7% | +3.0% |
| 2016 | 1.4% | -17.5% |
| 2017 | 1.0% | -28.8% |
| 2018 | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| 2019 | 0.7% | -26.1% |
| 2020 | 0.8% | +16.8% |
Lao People's Democratic Republic compared with similar countries
- Lao People's Democratic Republic's 0.8% is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 3.7%, 23% of the median. (46 countries reporting)
- Lao People's Democratic Republic's 0.8% is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 4.2%, 20% of the median. (33 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 22.6% | 11.3% | 35.2% | 6 |
| 1980s | 12.0% | 9.3% | 13.9% | 4 |
| 1990s | 5.2% | 1.2% | 9.1% | 9 |
| 2000s | 1.0% | 0.4% | 1.4% | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.0% | 0.3% | 1.7% | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1 |
Countries ranked near Lao People's Democratic Republic
More education data for Lao People's Democratic Republic
- 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 vocational and technical enrolment (% of total secondary enrolment) in Lao People's Democratic Republic?
- Vocational and technical enrolment (% of total secondary enrolment) in Lao People's Democratic Republic was 0.8% in 2020, according to the World Bank.
- What is the highest vocational and technical enrolment (% of total secondary enrolment) recorded in Lao People's Democratic Republic?
- The highest recorded value was 35.2% in 1971.
- What is the lowest vocational and technical enrolment (% of total secondary enrolment) recorded in Lao People's Democratic Republic?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.3% in 2010.
- How does Lao People's Democratic Republic rank for vocational and technical enrolment (% of total secondary enrolment)?
- Lao People's Democratic Republic ranks 161st out of 202 countries with data for 2020.
- Is vocational and technical enrolment (% of total secondary enrolment) rising or falling in Lao People's Democratic Republic?
- Over the last ten years it is up 197.5%. 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 the World Bank, published as part of Vocational and Technical enrolment (% of total secondary enrolment), female. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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