Account Ownership Statistics in Laos (2026)
37.7% of adults in Laos had an account at a financial institution or mobile money provider in 2024, World Bank Global Findex data show. Up from 37.3% in 2021 to 37.7% in 2024 (+0.3 percentage points). Laos ranks #16 of 16 economies in East Asia & Pacific on this measure, and #131 of 145 globally.
Key Statistics
- Latest value (2024)
- 37.7% (2024)
- Account Ownership in Laos as of 2024, the most recent observation in World Bank Global Findex data.
- Change since 2021
- +0.3 pp (2024)
- Up from 37.3% in 2021 to 37.7% in 2024 (+0.3 percentage points).
- Earliest value in this dataset (2011)
- 26.8% (2011)
- Earliest observation in this dataset, which covers 1990 onward (the source series may begin earlier). Up from 26.8% in 2011 to 37.7% in 2024.
- Record high (2024)
- 37.7% (2024)
- The 2024 value is the highest in the available World Bank Global Findex series for Laos.
- Rank in East Asia & Pacific
- #16 of 16 (2024)
- Laos ranks 16 of 16 countries in East Asia & Pacific with data, based on each country's latest value.
- Global rank
- #131 of 145 (2024)
- Laos ranks 131 of 145 countries with data globally.
- East Asia & Pacific average
- 78.5% (2024)
- Laos (37.7%) is below the average of 78.5% across the 16 countries in East Asia & Pacific with data.
- Among women (2024)
- 43.6% (2024)
- Value for women in Laos, same 2024 World Bank Global Findex data.
- Among men (2024)
- 31.7% (2024)
- Value for men in Laos, same 2024 World Bank Global Findex data.
- Gender gap (women minus men)
- +11.9 pp (2024)
- In 2024, the figure was 43.6% for women and 31.7% for men — 11.9 percentage points higher among women.
- In rural areas (2024)
- 36.4% (2024)
- Value for rural residents of Laos in 2024.
- Rural gap vs national
- −1.2 pp (2024)
- Rural residents (36.4%) are 1.2 percentage points below the national figure (37.7%).
- Among the poorest 40% (2024)
- 18.3% (2024)
- Value for adults in the poorest 40% of households in Laos in 2024.
- Poorest-40% gap vs national
- −19.4 pp (2024)
- The poorest 40% (18.3%) are 19.4 percentage points below the national figure (37.7%).
- Internet use in Laos (2024)
- 65.6% (2024)
- 65.6% of the population in Laos used the internet in 2024 (World Bank); shown for context only.
- Population (2024)
- 7.8 million (2024)
- Laos had a population of 7.8 million in 2024 (World Bank); shown for scale only.
Trend, 2011–2024
| Year | % of adults (age 15+) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 37.7% | +0.3 pp |
| 2021 | 37.3% | +8.3 pp |
| 2017 | 29.1% | +2.3 pp |
| 2011 | 26.8% | — |
Frequently asked questions
What share of adults in Laos had an account at a financial institution or mobile money provider?
37.7% of adults in Laos had an account at a financial institution or mobile money provider in 2024, according to World Bank Global Findex data.
How has account ownership in Laos changed over time?
World Bank Global Findex data show a rise from 26.8% in 2011 to 37.7% in 2024.
How does Laos compare with other countries in East Asia & Pacific?
Laos ranks 16 of 16 countries in East Asia & Pacific with data, with 37.7% versus a regional average of 78.5% (latest values per country).
Where does Laos rank globally on account ownership?
Laos ranks 131 of 145 countries with data globally, based on the latest World Bank Global Findex value for each country.
Source & methodology
Source: World Bank Global Findex, indicator
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Figures are shown exactly as published in the source dataset; only the change column of the trend table is computed from adjacent published values.Read more on the methodology page. All figures are estimates and projections; this is not financial advice.
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