Lao PDR—Firms with Female Participation in Ownership (%)
Category: Private SectorSource: World Bank World Development IndicatorsGlobal Rank: #1 of 117
Latest Value
50.7%
2024
YoY Change
+17.5%
2018 → 2024
Global Rank
#1
of 117 countries
Maximum
50.7%
2024
Minimum
32.2%
2012
CAGR
+3.9%
4 years
Last
50.7%
Previous
43.1%
Highest
50.7%
Lowest
32.2%
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 50.7% | +17.5% |
| 2018 | 43.1% | -4.7% |
| 2016 | 45.3% | +40.5% |
| 2012 | 32.2% |
Top Countries — Firms with Female Participation in Ownership (%)
| # | Country | Value | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lao PDR | 50.7% | 2024 |
| 2 | Samoa | 48.0% | 2023 |
| 3 | Korea, Rep. | 44.4% | 2024 |
| 4 | Hong Kong SAR, China | 43.6% | 2023 |
| 5 | Philippines | 43.4% | 2023 |
| 6 | Vanuatu | 39.7% | 2023 |
| 7 | Brunei Darussalam | 37.9% | 2025 |
| 8 | Jamaica | 37.9% | 2024 |
| 9 | Madagascar | 37.3% | 2022 |
| 10 | Eswatini | 34.0% | 2024 |
About This Indicator
Definition
Percentage of firms with females as the top manager.
Methodology
Data compiled by Enterprise Surveys, World Bank (WB), uri: https://www.enterprisesurveys.org/en/data.
Source: World Bank - World Development IndicatorsView original source →