What is equal resource distribution index in Laos?

Equal resource distribution index in Laos was 0.317 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.

What is the highest equal resource distribution index recorded in Laos?

The highest recorded value was 0.489 in 2023.

What is the lowest equal resource distribution index recorded in Laos?

The lowest recorded value was 0.039 in 1900.

How does Laos rank for equal resource distribution index?

Laos ranks 124th out of 175 countries with data for 2025.

Is equal resource distribution index rising or falling in Laos?

Over the last ten years it is down 21.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this Laos data come from?

The figures come from V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Equal Resource Distribution Index. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

Equal Resource Distribution Index in Laos

Name: Equal Resource Distribution Index in Laos
Creator: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data
License: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)

Laos: Equal Resource Distribution Index was 0.317 in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)

0.317

Change on year

down 1.9%

World rank

124th

of 175 countries

All-time high

0.489

in 2023

All-time low

0.039

in 1900

Years of data

126

1900–2025

Equal Resource Distribution Index in Laos, 1900–2025

Source: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.

Analysis

In 2025, equal resource distribution index in Laos stood at 0.317.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 1.9% on the previous year and down 21.5% over ten years.

Over the whole period, equal resource distribution index in Laos peaked at 0.489 in 2023 and was at its lowest, 0.039, in 1900.

Laos ranks 124th of 175 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

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

Equal Resource Distribution Index in Laos, year by year

Annual values for Equal Resource Distribution Index in Laos, 1900 to 2025.
Year	Value	Change
1900	0.039	—
1901	0.039	+0.0%
1902	0.039	+0.0%
1903	0.039	+0.0%
1904	0.039	+0.0%
1905	0.039	+0.0%
1906	0.039	+0.0%
1907	0.039	+0.0%
1908	0.039	+0.0%
1909	0.039	+0.0%
1910	0.039	+0.0%
1911	0.039	+0.0%
1912	0.039	+0.0%
1913	0.039	+0.0%
1914	0.039	+0.0%
1915	0.039	+0.0%
1916	0.039	+0.0%
1917	0.039	+0.0%
1918	0.039	+0.0%
1919	0.039	+0.0%
1920	0.039	+0.0%
1921	0.039	+0.0%
1922	0.039	+0.0%
1923	0.039	+0.0%
1924	0.039	+0.0%
1925	0.039	+0.0%
1926	0.039	+0.0%
1927	0.039	+0.0%
1928	0.039	+0.0%
1929	0.039	+0.0%
1930	0.039	+0.0%
1931	0.039	+0.0%
1932	0.039	+0.0%
1933	0.039	+0.0%
1934	0.039	+0.0%
1935	0.039	+0.0%
1936	0.039	+0.0%
1937	0.039	+0.0%
1938	0.039	+0.0%
1939	0.039	+0.0%
1940	0.039	+0.0%
1941	0.039	+0.0%
1942	0.039	+0.0%
1943	0.039	+0.0%
1944	0.039	+0.0%
1945	0.043	+10.3%
1946	0.056	+30.2%
1947	0.056	+0.0%
1948	0.056	+0.0%
1949	0.056	+0.0%
1950	0.056	+0.0%
1951	0.056	+0.0%
1952	0.056	+0.0%
1953	0.103	+83.9%
1954	0.095	-7.8%
1955	0.095	+0.0%
1956	0.095	+0.0%
1957	0.095	+0.0%
1958	0.095	+0.0%
1959	0.095	+0.0%
1960	0.083	-12.6%
1961	0.083	+0.0%
1962	0.083	+0.0%
1963	0.083	+0.0%
1964	0.083	+0.0%
1965	0.083	+0.0%
1966	0.083	+0.0%
1967	0.083	+0.0%
1968	0.083	+0.0%
1969	0.083	+0.0%
1970	0.083	+0.0%
1971	0.083	+0.0%
1972	0.083	+0.0%
1973	0.083	+0.0%
1974	0.083	+0.0%
1975	0.165	+98.8%
1976	0.335	+103.0%
1977	0.335	+0.0%
1978	0.335	+0.0%
1979	0.335	+0.0%
1980	0.335	+0.0%
1981	0.335	+0.0%
1982	0.335	+0.0%
1983	0.335	+0.0%
1984	0.335	+0.0%
1985	0.335	+0.0%
1986	0.34	+1.5%
1987	0.34	+0.0%
1988	0.34	+0.0%
1989	0.34	+0.0%
1990	0.445	+30.9%
1991	0.445	+0.0%
1992	0.445	+0.0%
1993	0.445	+0.0%
1994	0.445	+0.0%
1995	0.445	+0.0%
1996	0.438	-1.6%
1997	0.438	+0.0%
1998	0.438	+0.0%
1999	0.438	+0.0%
2000	0.438	+0.0%
2001	0.438	+0.0%
2002	0.438	+0.0%
2003	0.438	+0.0%
2004	0.438	+0.0%
2005	0.421	-3.9%
2006	0.422	+0.2%
2007	0.422	+0.0%
2008	0.422	+0.0%
2009	0.422	+0.0%
2010	0.422	+0.0%
2011	0.422	+0.0%
2012	0.422	+0.0%
2013	0.404	-4.3%
2014	0.404	+0.0%
2015	0.404	+0.0%
2016	0.404	+0.0%
2017	0.314	-22.3%
2018	0.326	+3.8%
2019	0.332	+1.8%
2020	0.33	-0.6%
2021	0.319	-3.3%
2022	0.338	+6.0%
2023	0.489	+44.7%
2024	0.323	-33.9%
2025	0.317	-1.9%

Laos compared with similar countries

Laos's 0.317 is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 0.335, 95% of the median. (46 countries reporting)
Laos's 0.317 is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 0.623, 51% of the median. (22 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
1900s	0.039	0.039	0.039	10
1910s	0.039	0.039	0.039	10
1920s	0.039	0.039	0.039	10
1930s	0.039	0.039	0.039	10
1940s	0.0462	0.039	0.056	10
1950s	0.0841	0.056	0.103	10
1960s	0.083	0.083	0.083	10
1970s	0.192	0.083	0.335	10
1980s	0.337	0.335	0.34	10
1990s	0.4422	0.438	0.445	10
2000s	0.4299	0.421	0.438	10
2010s	0.3854	0.314	0.422	10
2020s	0.3527	0.317	0.489	6

Countries ranked near Laos

121 Bolivia 0.325 compare
122 Equatorial Guinea 0.323 compare
123 Ecuador 0.319 compare
125 Colombia 0.315 compare
126 Cameroon 0.314 compare
126 India 0.314 compare

See the full ranking of 175 places →

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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)

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Frequently asked questions

What is equal resource distribution index in Laos?: Equal resource distribution index in Laos was 0.317 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest equal resource distribution index recorded in Laos?: The highest recorded value was 0.489 in 2023.
What is the lowest equal resource distribution index recorded in Laos?: The lowest recorded value was 0.039 in 1900.
How does Laos rank for equal resource distribution index?: Laos ranks 124th out of 175 countries with data for 2025.
Is equal resource distribution index rising or falling in Laos?: Over the last ten years it is down 21.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Laos data come from?: The figures come from V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Equal Resource Distribution Index. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator: Equal Resource Distribution Index
Source: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data
Licence: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage: 175 places, 20,802 data points, 1900–2025
Last refreshed: 18 September 2026

Central estimate of the extent to which all social groups benefit from public spending and have equal access to education, healthcare, and the welfare state.