Lao PDR Literacy Rate
Adult literacy rate SE.ADT.LITR.ZS
Overview
Lao PDR's literacy rate stood at 79.61% in 2025, a rise of +3.97pp from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 79.61% by 2025. Lao PDR ranked 48th globally.
Data & projection
| Year | Literacy Rate | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 79.96% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 79.61% | - | - |
| 2025 | 79.61% | +3.97pp | #48 |
| 2023 | 75.64% | +1.92pp | #28 |
| 2017 | 73.72% | −10.94pp | #27 |
| 2015 | 84.66% | +11.96pp | #31 |
| 2005 | 72.70% | +3.97pp | #14 |
| 2001 | 68.73% | −0.85pp | #22 |
| 2000 | 69.58% | +9.33pp | #30 |
| 1995 | 60.25% | – | #5 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Lao PDR matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2023. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw literacy rate improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Lao PDR's literacy rate was 79.61% in 2025. Ranked 48th globally. This represents a 5.2% increase from the previous year.
Lao PDR's literacy rate peaked at 84.66% in 2015.
The lowest literacy rate in Lao PDR was 60.25% in 1995.
Lao PDR ranks 48th globally in literacy rate as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SE.ADT.LITR.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Lao PDR's literacy rate is projected to reach 79.61% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The literacy rate of Lao PDR in 2025 was 79.61%. This ranks 48th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_lao-pdr_literacy-rate,
title = {Lao PDR Literacy Rate},
url = {https://historysaid.com/lao-pdr/literacy-rate},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}