Lowest Poverty in Laos

Top 31 cities ranked by lowest poverty

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 Poverty — Laos

1 Muang Sing 16 15.7%

2 Vientiane 24 15.7%

3 Savannakhet 20 15.7%

4 Pakse 02 15.7%

5 Thakhèk 15 15.7%

6 Ban Khoan 22 15.7%

7 Ban Napè 23 15.7%

8 Luang Prabang 17 15.7%

9 Xam Nua 03 15.7%

10 Muang Phônsavan 14 15.7%

11 Ban Xèpôn 20 15.7%

12 Sekong 26 15.7%

13 Ban Nambak 17 15.7%

14 Ban Xénô 20 15.7%

15 Vang Vieng 27 15.7%

16 Muang Xay 07 15.7%

17 Salavan 19 15.7%

18 Pakxan 23 15.7%

19 Ban Laongam 19 15.7%

20 Borikhan 23 15.7%

21 Ban Houakhoua 22 15.7%

22 Muang Không 02 15.7%

23 Sainyabuli 13 15.7%

24 Phôngsali 18 15.7%

25 Champasak 02 15.7%

26 Ban Houayxay 22 15.7%

27 Ban Siphôm 13 15.7%

28 Ban Bachiang 02 15.7%

29 Ban Muang-Nan 17 15.7%

30 Muang Phôn-Hông 27 15.7%

31 Muang Hôngsa 13 15.7%

Cities with the lowest poverty rates in Laos demonstrate strong economic conditions where most residents have adequate financial resources. Muang Sing has a poverty rate of just 15.7%.

Low poverty rates typically reflect a combination of strong job markets, educated populations, and higher wage levels. These communities often feature well-funded public services, good school systems, and active civic engagement.

While low poverty rates are encouraging, some of these cities maintain their statistics partly through high costs of living that effectively price out lower-income residents, raising questions about housing equity and economic diversity.

Did You Know?

1. Only 15.7% of residents in Muang Sing live below the poverty line.
2. The federal poverty line for a family of four is approximately $31,200 per year (2024).
3. Cities with the lowest poverty rates tend to also rank high in education, income, and safety metrics.

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