Democratic Features Index in Laos
Laos: Democratic Features Index was 3.12 in 2025. ▲ Rising
Democratic Features Index in Laos, 2005–2025
Source: Bertelsmann Transformation Index (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2025, democratic features index in Laos stood at 3.12.
The figure is up 1.1% on the previous year and up 7.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, democratic features index in Laos peaked at 3.18 in 2021 and was at its lowest, 2.78, in 2007.
That places Laos 104th out of 128 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 11 years of available data.
Democratic Features Index in Laos, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 2.83 | — |
| 2007 | 2.78 | -1.8% |
| 2009 | 2.88 | +3.6% |
| 2011 | 2.83 | -1.7% |
| 2013 | 2.95 | +4.1% |
| 2015 | 2.9 | -1.7% |
| 2017 | 2.92 | +0.6% |
| 2019 | 2.97 | +1.7% |
| 2021 | 3.18 | +7.3% |
| 2023 | 3.08 | -3.1% |
| 2025 | 3.12 | +1.1% |
Laos compared with similar countries
- Laos's 3.12 is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 4.43, 70% of the median. (38 countries reporting)
- Laos's 3.12 is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 4.47, 70% of the median. (14 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 2.83 | 2.78 | 2.88 | 3 |
| 2010s | 2.91 | 2.83 | 2.97 | 5 |
| 2020s | 3.13 | 3.08 | 3.18 | 3 |
Countries ranked near Laos
More reference data data for Laos
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.6615 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.913 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 1.88 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.3021 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 1.88 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 2.22 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 3.96 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 5.07 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 12.95 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 1.64 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is democratic features index in Laos?
- Democratic features index in Laos was 3.12 in 2025, according to Bertelsmann Transformation Index (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest democratic features index recorded in Laos?
- The highest recorded value was 3.18 in 2021.
- What is the lowest democratic features index recorded in Laos?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.78 in 2007.
- How does Laos rank for democratic features index?
- Laos ranks 104th out of 128 countries with data for 2025.
- Is democratic features index rising or falling in Laos?
- Over the last ten years it is up 7.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Laos data come from?
- The figures come from Bertelsmann Transformation Index (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Democratic Features Index. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Captures the extent of democratic features — political participation, rule of law, stable democratic institutions, political and social integration, and a capable state. It ranges from 1 to 10 (most democratic).