Lowest Income in Laos

Top 31 cities ranked by lowest income

Largest Cities Smallest Cities Most Dense Least Dense Highest Income Lowest Income Lowest Unemployment Highest Unemployment Lowest Poverty Highest Poverty Highest Rent Lowest Rent Most Educated Youngest Cities Oldest Cities Warmest Cities Coldest Cities Rainiest Cities Driest Cities

All Countries · Laos

Lowest Income — Laos

1 Muang Sing 16 $2,067

2 Vientiane 24 $2,067

3 Savannakhet 20 $2,067

4 Pakse 02 $2,067

5 Thakhèk 15 $2,067

6 Ban Khoan 22 $2,067

7 Ban Napè 23 $2,067

8 Luang Prabang 17 $2,067

9 Xam Nua 03 $2,067

10 Muang Phônsavan 14 $2,067

11 Ban Xèpôn 20 $2,067

12 Sekong 26 $2,067

13 Ban Nambak 17 $2,067

14 Ban Xénô 20 $2,067

15 Vang Vieng 27 $2,067

16 Muang Xay 07 $2,067

17 Salavan 19 $2,067

18 Pakxan 23 $2,067

19 Ban Laongam 19 $2,067

20 Borikhan 23 $2,067

21 Ban Houakhoua 22 $2,067

22 Muang Không 02 $2,067

23 Sainyabuli 13 $2,067

24 Phôngsali 18 $2,067

25 Champasak 02 $2,067

26 Ban Houayxay 22 $2,067

27 Ban Siphôm 13 $2,067

28 Ban Bachiang 02 $2,067

29 Ban Muang-Nan 17 $2,067

30 Muang Phôn-Hông 27 $2,067

31 Muang Hôngsa 13 $2,067

Cities with the lowest median incomes in Laos face economic challenges that affect residents' quality of life and access to opportunities. Muang Sing has a median household income of $2,067.

Lower incomes in these cities may reflect limited local job markets, reliance on specific industries, or historical economic factors. However, many of these communities also have lower costs of living, which can partially offset the income difference.

Economic development initiatives, workforce training programs, and infrastructure investments are key strategies being pursued in many of these communities to raise income levels and attract new employers.

Did You Know?

1. The median household in Muang Sing earns $2,067 — 97% below the national median.
2. Lower incomes don't always mean lower quality of life — many of these cities have significantly lower costs of living.
3. College towns often appear on this list because student populations bring down the median household income statistics.

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