Initial government funding per tertiary student as a percentage of in Lao People's Democratic Republic

Lao People's Democratic Republic: Initial government funding per tertiary student as a percentage of was 20.3% in 2014. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2014)
20.3%
Change on year
down 6.2%
World rank
83rd
of 115 countries
All-time high
110.1%
in 2001
All-time low
14.6%
in 2012
Years of data
10
1997–2014

Initial government funding per tertiary student as a percentage of in Lao People's Democratic Republic, 1997–2014

204060801001201997200520141997: 66.92000: 69.72001: 110.12002: 85.12009: 20.92010: 14.72011: 18.12012: 14.62013: 21.72014: 20.3

Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.

Analysis

The most recent figure for initial government funding per tertiary student as a percentage of in Lao People's Democratic Republic is 20.3%, measured in 2014.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 6.2% on the previous year and down 76.1% over ten years.

Over the whole period, initial government funding per tertiary student as a percentage of in Lao People's Democratic Republic peaked at 110.1% in 2001 and was at its lowest, 14.6%, in 2012.

Lao People's Democratic Republic ranks 83rd of 115 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.

Initial government funding per tertiary student as a percentage of in Lao People's Democratic Republic, year by year

Annual values for Initial government funding per tertiary student as a percentage of GDP per capita in Lao People's Democratic Republic, 1997 to 2014.
Year Value Change
1997 66.9%
2000 69.7% +4.2%
2001 110.1% +58.0%
2002 85.1% -22.7%
2009 20.9% -75.5%
2010 14.7% -29.7%
2011 18.1% +23.3%
2012 14.6% -19.1%
2013 21.7% +48.3%
2014 20.3% -6.2%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 66.9% 66.9% 66.9% 1
2000s 71.5% 20.9% 110.1% 4
2010s 17.9% 14.6% 21.7% 5

Countries ranked near Lao People's Democratic Republic

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  4. 84 Macau, China 20.1% compare
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  6. 86 Bangladesh 19.9% compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is initial government funding per tertiary student as a percentage of in Lao People's Democratic Republic?
Initial government funding per tertiary student as a percentage of in Lao People's Democratic Republic was 20.3% in 2014, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
What is the highest initial government funding per tertiary student as a percentage of recorded in Lao People's Democratic Republic?
The highest recorded value was 110.1% in 2001.
What is the lowest initial government funding per tertiary student as a percentage of recorded in Lao People's Democratic Republic?
The lowest recorded value was 14.6% in 2012.
How does Lao People's Democratic Republic rank for initial government funding per tertiary student as a percentage of?
Lao People's Democratic Republic ranks 83rd out of 115 countries with data for 2014.
Is initial government funding per tertiary student as a percentage of rising or falling in Lao People's Democratic Republic?
Over the last ten years it is down 76.1%. 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 Initial government funding per tertiary student as a percentage of GDP per capita. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Initial government funding per tertiary student as a percentage of GDP per capita
Source
UNESCO Institute for Statistics
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
115 places, 1,387 data points, 1970–2019
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Total general (local, regional and central, current and capital) initial government funding of education per student, which includes transfers paid (such as scholarships to students), but excludes transfers received, in this case international transfers to government for education (when foreign donors provide education sector budget support or other support integrated in the government budget). Calculation Method: Total general (local, regional and central) government expenditure (current and capital) on a given level of education (primary, secondary, etc) minus international transfers to government for education, divided by the number of student enrolled at that level of education. This is then expressed as a share of GDP per capita. Limitations: In some instances data on total government expenditure on education refers only to the Ministry of Education, excluding other ministries which may also spend a part of their budget on educational activities. There are also cases where it may not be possible to separate international transfers to government from general government expenditure on education, in which cases they have not been subtracted in the formula. For more information, consult the UNESCO Institute of Statistics website: http://www.uis.unesco.org/Education/