Political and Social Integration Index in Laos

Laos: Political and Social Integration Index was 2.33 in 2025. β–² Rising

Latest (2025)
2.33
Change on year
down 12.5%
World rank
112th
of 128 countries
All-time high
2.67
in 2021
All-time low
1.67
in 2005
Years of data
11
2005–2025

Political and Social Integration Index in Laos, 2005–2025

01232005201520252005: 1.72007: 1.72009: 1.72011: 1.72013: 22015: 22017: 2.32019: 2.32021: 2.72023: 2.72025: 2.3

Source: Bertelsmann Transformation Index (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.

Analysis

In 2025, political and social integration index in Laos stood at 2.33.

The figure is down 12.5% on the previous year and up 16.7% over ten years.

Over the whole period, political and social integration index in Laos peaked at 2.67 in 2021 and was at its lowest, 1.67, in 2005.

That places Laos 112th 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.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 1.67 1.67 1.67 3
2010s 2.07 1.67 2.33 5
2020s 2.56 2.33 2.67 3

Countries ranked near Laos

  1. 112 Chad 2.33 compare
  2. 112 Nicaragua 2.33 compare
  3. 112 Russia 2.33 compare
  4. 112 Somalia 2.33 compare
  5. 112 South Sudan 2.33 compare
  6. 112 Tajikistan 2.33 compare
  7. 112 Venezuela 2.33 compare

See the full ranking of 128 places β†’

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Frequently asked questions

What is political and social integration index in Laos?
Political and social integration index in Laos was 2.33 in 2025, according to Bertelsmann Transformation Index (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest political and social integration index recorded in Laos?
The highest recorded value was 2.67 in 2021.
What is the lowest political and social integration index recorded in Laos?
The lowest recorded value was 1.67 in 2005.
How does Laos rank for political and social integration index?
Laos ranks 112th out of 128 countries with data for 2025.
Is political and social integration index rising or falling in Laos?
Over the last ten years it is up 16.7%. 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 Political and Social Integration Index. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator
Political and Social Integration Index
Source
Bertelsmann Transformation Index (2026) – processed by Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
128 places, 1,394 data points, 2005–2025
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Indicates the extent to which the party system is stable and rooted in society, interest groups are numerous and diverse, regular citizens approve of democratic norms and procedures, and societal trust is high.