Enrolment in tertiary education, ISCED 5 … Enrolment 5 both sexes in Laos
Laos: Enrolment in tertiary education, ISCED 5 … Enrolment 5 both sexes was 52,526 number in 2019. ◆ Volatile
Enrolment in tertiary education, ISCED 5 programmes, both sexes in Laos, 1998–2019
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in number.
Analysis
The most recent figure for enrolment in tertiary education, isced 5 programmes, both sexes in Laos is 52,526 number, measured in 2019.
That represents a change of down 8.5% on the previous year and down 32.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in tertiary education, isced 5 programmes, both sexes in Laos peaked at 80,737 number in 2011 and was at its lowest, 4,327 number, in 1998.
Laos ranks 42nd of 143 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.
Enrolment in tertiary education, ISCED 5 … Enrolment 5 both sexes in Laos, year by year
| Year | number | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 4,327 number | — |
| 1999 | 7,456 number | +72.3% |
| 2000 | 8,054 number | +8.0% |
| 2001 | 9,995 number | +24.1% |
| 2002 | 16,869 number | +68.8% |
| 2003 | 18,950 number | +12.3% |
| 2004 | 20,018 number | +5.6% |
| 2005 | 25,925 number | +29.5% |
| 2006 | 30,048 number | +15.9% |
| 2007 | 39,541 number | +31.6% |
| 2008 | 54,443 number | +37.7% |
| 2009 | 77,533 number | +42.4% |
| 2010 | 74,394 number | -4.0% |
| 2011 | 80,737 number | +8.5% |
| 2012 | 79,644 number | -1.4% |
| 2013 | 49,655 number | -37.7% |
| 2014 | 55,151 number | +11.1% |
| 2015 | 62,705 number | +13.7% |
| 2016 | 68,194 number | +8.8% |
| 2017 | 63,663 number | -6.6% |
| 2018 | 57,397 number | -9.8% |
| 2019 | 52,526 number | -8.5% |
Laos compared with similar countries
- Laos's 52,526 number is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 25,390 number, 2.1× the median. (33 countries reporting)
- Laos's 52,526 number is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 69,772 number, 75% of the median. (18 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 5,892 number | 4,327 number | 7,456 number | 2 |
| 2000s | 30,138 number | 8,054 number | 77,533 number | 10 |
| 2010s | 64,407 number | 49,655 number | 80,737 number | 10 |
Countries ranked near Laos
More reference data data for Laos
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- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.913 (2050)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in tertiary education, isced 5 programmes, both sexes in Laos?
- Enrolment in tertiary education, isced 5 programmes, both sexes in Laos was 52,526 number in 2019, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest enrolment in tertiary education, isced 5 programmes, both sexes recorded in Laos?
- The highest recorded value was 80,737 number in 2011.
- What is the lowest enrolment in tertiary education, isced 5 programmes, both sexes recorded in Laos?
- The lowest recorded value was 4,327 number in 1998.
- How does Laos rank for enrolment in tertiary education, isced 5 programmes, both sexes?
- Laos ranks 42nd out of 143 countries with data for 2019.
- Is enrolment in tertiary education, isced 5 programmes, both sexes rising or falling in Laos?
- Over the last ten years it is down 32.3%. 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 Enrolment in tertiary education, ISCED 5 programmes, both sexes (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Total number of students enrolled in public and private short-cycle tertiary education programmes (ISCED 5).