Elected Political Leaders Index in Laos
Laos: Elected Political Leaders Index was 0.5 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Elected Political Leaders Index in Laos, 1789–2025
Source: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for elected political leaders index in Laos is 0.5, measured in 2025.
Compared with earlier readings it is unchanged over five years.
Over the whole period, elected political leaders index in Laos peaked at 1 in 1958 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1789.
Laos ranks 143rd of 176 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1780s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1790s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 1800s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 1810s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 1820s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 1830s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 1840s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 1850s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 1860s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 1870s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 1880s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 1890s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 1900s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 1910s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 1920s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 1930s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 1940s | 0.1 | 0 | 0.5 | 10 |
| 1950s | 0.6 | 0.5 | 1 | 10 |
| 1960s | 0.55 | 0.5 | 1 | 10 |
| 1970s | 0.25 | 0 | 0.5 | 10 |
| 1980s | 0.05 | 0 | 0.5 | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.05 | 0 | 0.5 | 10 |
| 2000s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.15 | 0 | 0.5 | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Laos
More reference data data for Laos
- Temperature anomalies by month -0.3578 °C (2026)
- Spring temperature anomalies 0.2805 °C (2026)
- Summer temperature anomalies 0.8819 °C (2026)
- Winter temperature anomalies 0.95 °C (2025)
- Consumer price index 317.16 2010 = 100 (2025)
- Autumn temperature anomalies 0.4679 °C (2025)
- Universal right to vote 2 (2025)
- Universal right to vote in practice 2 (2025)
- Annual precipitation 2,108 millimeters (2025)
- Free country 0 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is elected political leaders index in Laos?
- Elected political leaders index in Laos was 0.5 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest elected political leaders index recorded in Laos?
- The highest recorded value was 1 in 1958.
- What is the lowest elected political leaders index recorded in Laos?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1789.
- How does Laos rank for elected political leaders index?
- Laos ranks 143rd out of 176 countries with data for 2025.
- Where does this Laos data come from?
- The figures come from V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Elected Political Leaders Index. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Measures the extent to which the legislature is chosen through broad elections, and the chief executive is elected directly or indirectly (appointed by a popularly elected legislature).