Lao PDR Tertiary Enrollment
School enrollment, tertiary (% gross) SE.TER.ENRR
Overview
Lao PDR's tertiary enrollment stood at 14.82% in 2025, a decline of +0.06pp from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 14.82% by 2025. Lao PDR ranked 122nd globally.
Data & projection
| Year | Tertiary Enrollment | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 15.16% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 14.82% | - | - |
| 2025 | 14.82% | −0.06pp | #122 |
| 2023 | 14.88% | +1.21pp | #112 |
| 2022 | 13.68% | +1.24pp | #116 |
| 2021 | 12.44% | −0.12pp | #117 |
| 2020 | 12.56% | −1.18pp | #119 |
| 2019 | 13.74% | −0.76pp | #114 |
| 2018 | 14.50% | −0.91pp | #114 |
| 2017 | 15.41% | −1.68pp | #113 |
| 2016 | 17.09% | −1.07pp | #112 |
| 2015 | 18.16% | −0.34pp | #112 |
| 2014 | 18.50% | −0.43pp | #98 |
| 2013 | 18.92% | +1.59pp | #96 |
| 2012 | 17.33% | −0.16pp | #100 |
| 2011 | 17.50% | +0.83pp | #91 |
| 2010 | 16.66% | +0.45pp | #93 |
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 tertiary enrollment improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Lao PDR's tertiary enrollment was 14.82% in 2025. Ranked 122nd globally. This represents a 0.4% decrease from the previous year.
Lao PDR's tertiary enrollment peaked at 18.92% in 2013.
The lowest tertiary enrollment in Lao PDR was 0.15% in 1973.
Lao PDR ranks 122nd globally in tertiary enrollment as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SE.TER.ENRR. Data sourced from World Bank.
Lao PDR's tertiary enrollment is projected to reach 14.82% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The tertiary enrollment of Lao PDR in 2025 was 14.82%. This ranks 122nd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_lao-pdr_tertiary-enrollment,
title = {Lao PDR Tertiary Enrollment},
url = {https://historysaid.com/lao-pdr/tertiary-enrollment},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}