Formal & Mobile Money Savings Statistics in Laos (2026)
16% of adults in Laos saved at a formal financial institution or using a mobile money account in 2024, World Bank Global Findex data show. Down from 17.2% in 2021 to 16% in 2024 (−1.2 percentage points). Laos ranks #14 of 16 economies in East Asia & Pacific on this measure, and #113 of 142 globally.
Key Statistics
- Latest value (2024)
- 16% (2024)
- Formal & Mobile Money Savings in Laos as of 2024, the most recent observation in World Bank Global Findex data.
- Change since 2021
- −1.2 pp (2024)
- Down from 17.2% in 2021 to 16% in 2024 (−1.2 percentage points).
- Earliest value in this dataset (2011)
- 19.4% (2011)
- Earliest observation in this dataset, which covers 1990 onward (the source series may begin earlier). Down from 19.4% in 2011 to 16% in 2024.
- Peak value (2011)
- 19.4% (2011)
- Highest value in the available series; the 2024 value is 16%.
- Rank in East Asia & Pacific
- #14 of 16 (2024)
- Laos ranks 14 of 16 countries in East Asia & Pacific with data, based on each country's latest value.
- Global rank
- #113 of 142 (2024)
- Laos ranks 113 of 142 countries with data globally.
- East Asia & Pacific average
- 45.4% (2024)
- Laos (16%) is below the average of 45.4% across the 16 countries in East Asia & Pacific with data.
- Saved at a bank or similar financial institution (% age 15+) (2024)
- 14.9% (2024)
- Related indicator from World Bank Global Findex.
- 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 | 16% | −1.2 pp |
| 2021 | 17.2% | −0.8 pp |
| 2017 | 18% | −1.3 pp |
| 2011 | 19.4% | — |
Frequently asked questions
What share of adults in Laos saved at a formal financial institution or using a mobile money account?
16% of adults in Laos saved at a formal financial institution or using a mobile money account in 2024, according to World Bank Global Findex data.
How has formal & mobile money savings in Laos changed over time?
World Bank Global Findex data show a decline from 19.4% in 2011 to 16% in 2024.
How does Laos compare with other countries in East Asia & Pacific?
Laos ranks 14 of 16 countries in East Asia & Pacific with data, with 16% versus a regional average of 45.4% (latest values per country).
Where does Laos rank globally on formal & mobile money savings?
Laos ranks 113 of 142 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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