Preprimary Gross Enrollment Rate in Lao People's Democratic Republic

Lao People's Democratic Republic: Preprimary Gross Enrollment Rate was 49.32 in 2021. β—† Volatile

Latest (2021)
49.32
Change on year
up 0.2%
World rank
123rd
of 197 countries
All-time high
49.32
in 2021
All-time low
0.4332
in 1973
Years of data
44
1972–2021

Preprimary Gross Enrollment Rate in Lao People's Democratic Republic, 1972–2021

010203040501972199620211972: 0.8051973: 0.4331978: 0.7851979: 1.11980: 1.31981: 1.71982: 31983: 3.21984: 41985: 4.71986: 6.11988: 7.31990: 7.11991: 71992: 61993: 6.21994: 6.51995: 6.81996: 7.41997: 7.81998: 7.81999: 7.42000: 7.62001: 72002: 72003: 7.72004: 8.42005: 9.32006: 10.22007: 11.42008: 14.52009: 17.92010: 20.12011: 21.52012: 24.92013: 282014: 31.82015: 352016: 39.72017: 42.92018: 46.72019: 48.52020: 49.22021: 49.3

Source: International Monetary Fund.

Analysis

The most recent figure for preprimary gross enrollment rate in Lao People's Democratic Republic is 49.32, measured in 2021. That is the highest value across all 44 years on record.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 0.2% on the previous year and up 129.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, preprimary gross enrollment rate in Lao People's Democratic Republic peaked at 49.32 in 2021 and was at its lowest, 0.4332, in 1973.

That places Lao People's Democratic Republic 123rd out of 197 countries with data for 2021, putting it in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1970s 0.784 0.4332 1.11 4
1980s 3.9 1.26 7.3 8
1990s 7 6.04 7.78 10
2000s 10.11 7.01 17.9 10
2010s 33.9 20.06 48.46 10
2020s 49.27 49.22 49.32 2

Countries ranked near Lao People's Democratic Republic

  1. 120 Sao Tome and Principe 50.31 compare
  2. 121 Guatemala 49.84 compare
  3. 122 West Bank and Gaza 49.48 compare
  4. 124 Canada 48.92 compare
  5. 125 Tonga 48.32 compare
  6. 126 Sudan 47.4 compare

See the full ranking of 198 places β†’

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Frequently asked questions

What is preprimary gross enrollment rate in Lao People's Democratic Republic?
Preprimary gross enrollment rate in Lao People's Democratic Republic was 49.32 in 2021, according to International Monetary Fund.
What is the highest preprimary gross enrollment rate recorded in Lao People's Democratic Republic?
The highest recorded value was 49.32 in 2021.
What is the lowest preprimary gross enrollment rate recorded in Lao People's Democratic Republic?
The lowest recorded value was 0.4332 in 1973.
How does Lao People's Democratic Republic rank for preprimary gross enrollment rate?
Lao People's Democratic Republic ranks 123rd out of 197 countries with data for 2021.
Is preprimary gross enrollment rate rising or falling in Lao People's Democratic Republic?
Over the last ten years it is up 129.0%. 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 International Monetary Fund, published as part of Preprimary Gross Enrollment Rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Preprimary Gross Enrollment Rate
Source
International Monetary Fund
Licence
IMF Terms and Conditions (attribution required)
Coverage
198 places, 6,144 data points, 1970–2022
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Gender-disaggregated data on educational outcomes.