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Laos Adult Literacy Rate

Laos' adult literacy rate rose to 87.5% in 2022, up from 85% in 2015, according to World Bank. This represents an increase of 2.5% from the previous year. Laos has adult literacy rate lower than the global median (87.52% vs median 93.38%). Compared with the median in Asia, Laos is lower (87.52% vs regional median 96.00%) and ranks 32nd out of 41 countries in Asia.

Yearly Historical Data (1995-2022)

(in %)
Year Adult Literacy Rate (%)
2022 87.52%
2015 85%
2011 58.29%
2005 73%
2001 69%
2000 70%
1995 60%
Laos Adult Literacy Rate : Definition
Adult Literacy Rate measures the percentage of people in Laos aged 15 and older who can read and write.
Indicator Last Value Prior Value Period
Gini Index 38.8 points 36 points 2018
Happiness Index 5.3 points 5.14 points 2024
Population 7.77M 7.66M 2024
Poverty Rate 15.7% 21.7% 2018
Primary Enrollment Rate 96.76% 97.22% 2023