Lao People's Democratic Republic
National Assembly
Election results
Data on parliamentary elections, including the background, candidates, voter turnout, results and the formation of the new legislature. By default the latest election results are displayed. Select a date to view results from previous elections
Background
Election date(s)
The date when elections started and ended for directly or indirectly elected parliaments/chambers. The date of appointments for appointed parliaments/chambers.
21.02.2021
Timing of election
Timing of election: Upon normal expiry; Early elections; Delayed elections
Upon normal expiry
Number of seats at stake
Number of seats contested at the elections. Where the parliament/chamber is fully renewed, this number is usually identical to the statutory number of members. Where the parliament/chamber is partially renewed or appointed, the number of seats at stake is usually less than the total number of members.
164
Scope of elections
Scope of elections: Full renewal; Partial renewal.
Full renewal
Candidates
Total number of candidates
Total number of people who registered as candidates for election. Does not include people who stood as candidates to become "substitute members".
224
Number of male candidates
Number of male candidates
175
Number of female candidates
Number of female candidates
49
Percentage of women candidates
The percentage is calculated by dividing the number of women candidates by the total number of candidates.
21.88%
Number of parties contesting the election
This field may include either the number of parties contesting the election, or the number of coalitions/electoral alliance.
1
Voter turnout
Registration
Number of people registered to vote
4,053,151
Votes
Number of people who actually voted
3,973,017
Voter turnout
The percentage is calculated by dividing the number of people who actually voted by the number of people registered to vote
98.02%
Results
About the election
Short description of the context and results of the election.
The Lao People's Revolutionary Party (LPRP) took 158 seats in the 164-member National Assembly, which had previously comprised 149 members. The percentage of women decreased from 27.52 per cent (41 women out of 149 members) in 2016 to 21.95 per cent (36 women out of 164 members) in 2021.
On 22 March 2021, the newly elected National Assembly elected Mr. Saysomphone Phomvihane as its new President, replacing Ms. Pany Yathotou. It also elected Mr. Phankham Viphavanh as Prime Minister. The General Secretary of the LPRP and outgoing Prime Minister, Mr. Thongloun Sisoulith, was elected by the Assembly as the country’s new President (replacing Mr. Bounnhang Vorachith). Mr. Sisoulith promised to work for stability, national economic growth and poverty reduction in the country. The National Assembly also elected outgoing President of the National Assembly, Ms. Pany Yathotou, and Mr. Bounthong Chitmany as Vice Presidents of Lao. All the new and old office holders belong to the LPRP.
On 22 March 2021, the newly elected National Assembly elected Mr. Saysomphone Phomvihane as its new President, replacing Ms. Pany Yathotou. It also elected Mr. Phankham Viphavanh as Prime Minister. The General Secretary of the LPRP and outgoing Prime Minister, Mr. Thongloun Sisoulith, was elected by the Assembly as the country’s new President (replacing Mr. Bounnhang Vorachith). Mr. Sisoulith promised to work for stability, national economic growth and poverty reduction in the country. The National Assembly also elected outgoing President of the National Assembly, Ms. Pany Yathotou, and Mr. Bounthong Chitmany as Vice Presidents of Lao. All the new and old office holders belong to the LPRP.
Number of parties winning seats
The number of parties which won parliamentary representation in the given election.
1
Percentage of parties winning seats
The percentage is calculated by dividing the number of parties which won parliamentary representation by the number of parties contesting the election.
100%
Percentage of seats won by largest party or coalition
The percentage is calculated by dividing the number of seats won by the largest party by the number of seats at stake in the election.
96.34%
Alternation of power after elections
The results of the elections caused a change in the government. "Not applicable" to countries using the presidential system when parliamentary and presidential elections are held separately, to countries in political transition or where there is no party system.
No
Number of parties in government
The government may be formed by one or more political parties
1
Names of parties in government
The government may be formed by one or more political parties
Lao People's Revolutionary Party (LPRP)
Parties or coalitions winning seats
| Political group | Total |
|---|---|
| Lao People's Revolutionary Party (LPRP) | 158 |
| Independents | 6 |
Members elected, by sex
Number of men elected
128
Number of women elected
36
Percentage of women elected
The percentage is calculated by dividing the number of women elected in the election and the number of seats at stake at the election.
21.95%
Sources
National Assembly (12.03.2021, 22.06.2021)
https://www.vientianetimes.org.la
https://laotiantimes.com/
http://www.xinhuanet.com
https://en.vietnamplus.vn
https://www.thestar.com.my
https://thediplomat.com/
https://www.vientianetimes.org.la
https://laotiantimes.com/
http://www.xinhuanet.com
https://en.vietnamplus.vn
https://www.thestar.com.my
https://thediplomat.com/
Women Directly Elected
36
New legislature
Total number of men after the election
The total number of male parliamentarians in this parliament/chamber following the election or renewal, regardless of their modes of designation.
128
Total number of women after the election
The total number of female parliamentarians in this parliament/chamber following the election or renewal, regardless of their modes of designation.
36
First-term parliamentarians
The number of members who are assuming their parliamentary mandate for the first time following the election or renewal, regardless of their mode of designation.
122
Date of the first session
The date when the newly elected parliament/chamber was convened for the first time. It may be different from the date when members were sworn in.
22.03.2021
First Speaker of the new legislature
First Speaker of the new legislature
First name of the Speaker of the new legislature following the election or renewal.
Saysomphone
Phomvihane
(Male)
Political party
Lao People's Revolutionary Party (LPRP)
Date of election
22.03.2021