Laos Education Statistics (2026)

What to know

In Laos, adult literacy in 2023 (closest available) stood at 75.6%, reflecting moderate literacy levels with room for improvement. Primary completion in 2023 (closest available) reached 87.7%, indicating strong primary completion. Tertiary enrollment in 2023 (closest available) was 15%, indicating limited participation. The out-of-school rate in 2025 was 10.4%, with room for improvement in access.

Key statistics for 2025

Out of School (Primary)

10.4%

Pupil-Teacher Ratio

52:1

Primary Intake Ratio

85%

Qualified Teachers

65.2%

Key terms

Literacy rate: — Percentage of population who can read and write a short, simple statement about everyday life.
Gross enrollment ratio: — Total enrollment in a level of education, regardless of age, expressed as a percentage of the eligible school-age population.
Completion rate: — Percentage of a cohort of children who complete a given level of education.
Out-of-school rate: — Percentage of children of official school age who are not enrolled in school.
Pupil-teacher ratio: — Average number of pupils per teacher at a given level of education.
Educational attainment: — Highest level of education completed by the population aged 25 and over.