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Lao PDR Human Capital Index (HCI), Male (scale 0-1) 2026: Interactive Chart & Historical Data

Human Capital Index (HCI), Male (scale 0-1) in Lao PDR stood at 0.448 in 2020, according to World Bank. The latest value is down 0.1% from 0.449 in 2018. Lao PDR ranked 111th highest of the 151 countries in this dataset in 2020; Singapore ranked first.

Data source: World Bank · Category: Macroeconomics · Explore more indicators on EconDash

Data updated:Last checked:Frequency:AnnualCoverage:2010–2020
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What is Human Capital Index (HCI), Male (scale 0-1)?

Human Capital Index (HCI), Male (scale 0-1) reflects conditions in Lao PDR's financial system, encompassing capital markets, banking sector health, and monetary policy transmission mechanisms. These indicators influence investment flows, currency valuation, and borrowing costs throughout the economy. In Lao PDR, Human Capital Index (HCI), Male (scale 0-1) may capture interest rate levels, money supply growth, stock market performance, credit spreads, or banking sector stability metrics. Financial conditions act as transmission channels for monetary policy: when central banks adjust policy rates, these changes propagate through lending rates, asset prices, and exchange rates to affect real economic activity. Financial stress indicators provide early warning signals of potential crises, while credit availability metrics help assess whether businesses and households can access financing for investment and consumption.

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What is the latest Human Capital Index (HCI), Male (scale 0-1) in Lao PDR?

Human Capital Index (HCI), Male (scale 0-1) in Lao PDR stood at 0.448 in 2020, according to World Bank.

Is Human Capital Index (HCI), Male (scale 0-1) in Lao PDR rising or falling?

The latest value is down 0.1% from 0.449 in 2018.

How does Lao PDR rank for Human Capital Index (HCI), Male (scale 0-1)?

Lao PDR ranked 111th highest of the 151 countries in this dataset in 2020; Singapore ranked first.

Metadata for Human Capital Index (HCI), Male (scale 0-1) in Lao PDR
IndicatorHuman Capital Index (HCI), Male (scale 0-1)
CountryLao PDR
CategoryMacroeconomics
SourceWorld Bank
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Latest value: 0.448 (2020)

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Source:World Bank — series HD.HCI.OVRL.MA
License:CC BY 4.0
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APA

World Bank. (2026). Human Capital Index (HCI), Male (scale 0-1) — Lao PDR [Data set]. Retrieved November 13, 2026, from EconDash: https://econdash.org/chart/wdi-hd-hci-ovrl-ma/LAO. Original source: https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/HD.HCI.OVRL.MA

MLA

World Bank. "Human Capital Index (HCI), Male (scale 0-1) — Lao PDR." EconDash, 2026, https://econdash.org/chart/wdi-hd-hci-ovrl-ma/LAO. Accessed 13 Nov. 2026. Original source: https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/HD.HCI.OVRL.MA.

Chicago

World Bank. 2026. "Human Capital Index (HCI), Male (scale 0-1) — Lao PDR." EconDash. Accessed November 13, 2026. https://econdash.org/chart/wdi-hd-hci-ovrl-ma/LAO. Original source: https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/HD.HCI.OVRL.MA.

BibTeX
@misc{econdash_wdi_hd_hci_ovrl_ma_lao,
  author = {{World Bank}},
  title = {{Human Capital Index (HCI), Male (scale 0-1) --- Lao PDR}},
  howpublished = {EconDash},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://econdash.org/chart/wdi-hd-hci-ovrl-ma/LAO},
  note = {Accessed: 2026-11-13. Original source: https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/HD.HCI.OVRL.MA}
}