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Lao PDR Primary Enrollment

School enrollment, primary (% gross)  SE.PRM.ENRR

93.14% −0.71pp (-0.8%)
Year 2025 Rank #141 Global Peak 119.71% (2010) Source World Bank

Lao PDR Primary Enrollment (1971–2025)

Overview

Lao PDR's primary enrollment stood at 93.14% in 2025, a decline of +0.71pp from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 91.23% by 2026. Lao PDR ranked 141st globally.

Data & projection

Year Primary Enrollment YoY change Rank
2028* trend 88.48% - -
2027* trend 89.86% - -
2026* trend 91.23% - -
2025 93.14% −0.71pp #141
2024 93.85% −1.19pp #67
2023 95.04% −0.66pp #121
2022 95.70% −3.41pp #122
2021 99.11% −1.17pp #94
2020 100.28% −1.70pp #85
2019 101.98% −2.30pp #63
2018 104.28% −3.17pp #49
2017 107.44% −3.06pp #32
2016 110.50% −3.80pp #29
2015 114.30% −3.12pp #22
2014 117.43% −0.98pp #15
2013 118.41% −0.01pp #15
2012 118.41% −0.66pp #14
2011 119.07% −0.63pp #16
Show all years (1971-2025)
* Linear trend extrapolation

Detected Pattern

Export Boom Cycle
Current account surplus with strong export growth (>15% YoY), reserve accumulation, and moderate GDP growth. Typical of commodity exporters during price surges.
Reserves YoY +12.3% GDP growth 3.7% C/A balance 2.6%
Occurred 768 times, 546 successful
Reserves YoY
+25.6%
GDP growth
4.0%
C/A balance
14.5%
Reserves YoY
+14.6%
GDP growth
3.7%
C/A balance
2.9%
Reserves YoY
+12.8%
GDP growth
43.8%
C/A balance
16.4%
Reserves YoY
+12.6%
GDP growth
6.0%
C/A balance
0.5%
Reserves YoY
+38.3%
GDP growth
5.0%
C/A balance
1.2%
Reserves YoY
+18.0%
GDP growth
2.9%
C/A balance
3.9%

Analysis

Lao PDR matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2023. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw primary enrollment improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lao PDR's primary enrollment?

Lao PDR's primary enrollment was 93.14% in 2025. Ranked 141st globally. This represents a 0.8% decrease from the previous year.

What was the highest primary enrollment in Lao PDR?

Lao PDR's primary enrollment peaked at 119.71% in 2010.

What was the lowest primary enrollment in Lao PDR?

The lowest primary enrollment in Lao PDR was 57.90% in 1971.

How does Lao PDR rank in primary enrollment?

Lao PDR ranks 141st globally in primary enrollment as of 2025.

What is the World Bank indicator code for primary enrollment?

The World Bank indicator code is SE.PRM.ENRR. Data sourced from World Bank.

What is the projected primary enrollment of Lao PDR in 2026?

Lao PDR's primary enrollment is projected to reach 91.23% by 2026 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the primary enrollment of Lao PDR in 2025?

The primary enrollment of Lao PDR in 2025 was 93.14%. This ranks 141st in the world.

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@misc{historysaid_lao-pdr_primary-enrollment, title = {Lao PDR Primary Enrollment}, url = {https://historysaid.com/lao-pdr/primary-enrollment}, publisher = {HistorySaid}, year = {2026} }