Wage Payments into Accounts Statistics in Laos (2026)
As of the 2024 data, 10.1% of adults in Laos received wage payments into an account, per World Bank Global Findex. Up from 6.6% in 2021 to 10.1% in 2024 (+3.5 percentage points). Laos ranks #15 of 16 economies in East Asia & Pacific on this measure, and #110 of 140 globally.
Key Statistics
- Latest value (2024)
- 10.1% (2024)
- Wage Payments into Accounts in Laos as of 2024, the most recent observation in World Bank Global Findex data.
- Change since 2021
- +3.5 pp (2024)
- Up from 6.6% in 2021 to 10.1% in 2024 (+3.5 percentage points).
- Earliest value in this dataset (2017)
- 4.7% (2017)
- Earliest observation in this dataset, which covers 1990 onward (the source series may begin earlier). Up from 4.7% in 2017 to 10.1% in 2024.
- Record high (2024)
- 10.1% (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
- #110 of 140 (2024)
- Laos ranks 110 of 140 countries with data globally.
- East Asia & Pacific average
- 38.4% (2024)
- Laos (10.1%) is below the average of 38.4% across the 16 countries in East Asia & Pacific with data.
- Among women (2024)
- 9.2% (2024)
- Value for women in Laos, same 2024 World Bank Global Findex data.
- Among men (2024)
- 11% (2024)
- Value for men in Laos, same 2024 World Bank Global Findex data.
- Gender gap (women minus men)
- −1.8 pp (2024)
- In 2024, the figure was 9.2% for women and 11% for men — 1.8 percentage points lower among women.
- 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, 2017–2024
| Year | % of adults (age 15+) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 10.1% | +3.5 pp |
| 2021 | 6.6% | +1.9 pp |
| 2017 | 4.7% | — |
Frequently asked questions
What share of adults in Laos received wage payments into an account?
10.1% of adults in Laos received wage payments into an account in 2024, according to World Bank Global Findex data.
How recent is the wage payments into accounts data for Laos?
The most recent observation is from 2024. World Bank Global Findex data is reported with a lag, so 2024 is the latest available year for Laos.
Where does the wage payments into accounts data for Laos come from?
The data comes from the World Bank Global Findex (indicator fin32.acc). The latest observation for Laos is from 2024; the snapshot was retrieved on 2026-06-10.
How has wage payments into accounts in Laos changed over time?
World Bank Global Findex data show a rise from 4.7% in 2017 to 10.1% 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 10.1% versus a regional average of 38.4% (latest values per country).
Source & methodology
Source: World Bank Global Findex, indicator
fin32.acc, 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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