Free and Fair Elections Index in Laos
Laos: Free and Fair Elections Index was 0.236 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Free and Fair Elections Index in Laos, 1789–2025
Source: V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for free and fair elections index in Laos is 0.236, measured in 2025.
That represents a change of up 4.4% on the previous year and up 77.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, free and fair elections index in Laos peaked at 0.299 in 1955 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1789.
That places Laos 126th out of 176 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
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 | 0.0866 | 0 | 0.285 | 10 |
| 1950s | 0.2825 | 0.248 | 0.299 | 10 |
| 1960s | 0.1667 | 0.141 | 0.192 | 10 |
| 1970s | 0.1265 | 0 | 0.228 | 10 |
| 1980s | 0.0085 | 0 | 0.085 | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.1167 | 0.109 | 0.122 | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.1421 | 0.122 | 0.151 | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.1455 | 0.133 | 0.16 | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.2132 | 0.163 | 0.236 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Laos
More reference data data for Laos
- Spring temperature anomalies 0.2805 °C (2026)
- Summer temperature anomalies 0.8819 °C (2026)
- Temperature anomalies by month -0.3578 °C (2026)
- Universal right to vote in practice 2 (2025)
- Autumn temperature anomalies 0.4679 °C (2025)
- Winter temperature anomalies 0.95 °C (2025)
- Consumer price index 317.16 2010 = 100 (2025)
- Universal right to vote 2 (2025)
- Competitive elections 0 (2025)
- Men's universal right to vote 1 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is free and fair elections index in Laos?
- Free and fair elections index in Laos was 0.236 in 2025, according to V-Dem (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest free and fair elections index recorded in Laos?
- The highest recorded value was 0.299 in 1955.
- What is the lowest free and fair elections index recorded in Laos?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1789.
- How does Laos rank for free and fair elections index?
- Laos ranks 126th out of 176 countries with data for 2025.
- Is free and fair elections index rising or falling in Laos?
- Over the last ten years it is up 77.4%. 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 Free and Fair Elections Index. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Central estimate of the extent to which registration fraud, systematic irregularities, government intimidation of the opposition, vote buying, and election violence are absent, and the election management body is autonomous and has enough staff and resources.