Online Purchases via Mobile or Internet Statistics in Laos (2026)
As of the 2024 data, 18.7% of adults in Laos bought something online using a mobile phone or the internet, per World Bank Global Findex. Up from 9.7% in 2021 to 18.7% in 2024 (+9 percentage points). Laos ranks #15 of 16 economies in East Asia & Pacific on this measure, and #73 of 142 globally.
Key Statistics
- Latest value (2024)
- 18.7% (2024)
- Online Purchases via Mobile or Internet in Laos as of 2024, the most recent observation in World Bank Global Findex data.
- Change since 2021
- +9 pp (2024)
- Up from 9.7% in 2021 to 18.7% in 2024 (+9 percentage points).
- Record high (2024)
- 18.7% (2024)
- The 2024 value is the highest in the available World Bank Global Findex series for Laos.
- Rank in East Asia & Pacific
- #15 of 16 (2024)
- Laos ranks 15 of 16 countries in East Asia & Pacific with data, based on each country's latest value.
- Global rank
- #73 of 142 (2024)
- Laos ranks 73 of 142 countries with data globally.
- East Asia & Pacific average
- 49.1% (2024)
- Laos (18.7%) is below the average of 49.1% across the 16 countries in East Asia & Pacific with data.
- Among women (2024)
- 23.6% (2024)
- Value for women in Laos, same 2024 World Bank Global Findex data.
- Among men (2024)
- 13.8% (2024)
- Value for men in Laos, same 2024 World Bank Global Findex data.
- Gender gap (women minus men)
- +9.7 pp (2024)
- In 2024, the figure was 23.6% for women and 13.8% for men — 9.7 percentage points higher among women.
- Among the poorest 40% (2024)
- 5.2% (2024)
- Value for adults in the poorest 40% of households in Laos in 2024.
- Poorest-40% gap vs national
- −13.5 pp (2024)
- The poorest 40% (5.2%) are 13.5 percentage points below the national figure (18.7%).
- 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, 2021–2024
| Year | % of adults (age 15+) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 18.7% | +9.0 pp |
| 2021 | 9.7% | — |
Frequently asked questions
What share of adults in Laos bought something online using a mobile phone or the internet?
18.7% of adults in Laos bought something online using a mobile phone or the internet in 2024, according to World Bank Global Findex data.
How has online purchases via mobile or internet in Laos changed over time?
World Bank Global Findex data show a rise from 9.7% in 2021 to 18.7% in 2024.
How does Laos compare with other countries in East Asia & Pacific?
Laos ranks 15 of 16 countries in East Asia & Pacific with data, with 18.7% versus a regional average of 49.1% (latest values per country).
Where does Laos rank globally on online purchases via mobile or internet?
Laos ranks 73 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
fin26b, retrieved .
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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