Laos: Women in parliament

The latest value from 2024 is 21.95 percent, unchanged from 21.95 percent in 2023. In comparison, the world average is 25.88 percent, based on data from 177 countries. Historically, the average for Laos from 1998 to 2024 is 24.19 percent. The minimum value, 21.21 percent, was reached in 1998 while the maximum of 27.52 percent was recorded in 2016. See the global rankings or world map for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.

Definition: Women in parliaments are the percentage of parliamentary seats in a single or lower chamber held by women.