Laos: Percent Buddhist

The latest value from 2013 is 53 percent, a decline from 53.1 percent in 2012. In comparison, the world average is 36.4 percent, based on data from 21 countries. Historically, the average for Laos from 1960 to 2013 is 57.3 percent. The minimum value, 53 percent, was reached in 2013 while the maximum of 61.4 percent was recorded in 1960. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.

Definition: Buddhists as percent of the total population.