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Thongloun Sisoulith

Who leads Laos? Thongloun Sisoulith, President. Profile, record and power assessment from Magna Bureau leader index.

Last updated: October 2026

President — Laos

Record & power

Record score48.3
Power score43

How these scores work: Power measures how much governing authority this leader exercises right now — formal office, actual (not ceremonial) control, command of institutions, military, and coalition. Record measures what they have done — track record in office, accomplishments, and governance quality. A new strongman scores high on power, low on record; a constrained veteran scores the reverse. Monarchs, juntas, and elected leaders are measured by the same standard: who actually governs.

Country momentum 0 — Quarterly momentum: the Bureau's read on the country's trajectory over the last quarter, from −10 (deteriorating fast) to +10 (accelerating).

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LaosRankings

Thongloun Sisoulith is the President of Laos. The Bureau scores this leader 43/100 on governing power and 48.3/100 on record in office. Power measures governing authority exercised now; record measures accomplishments and governance quality in office. Leadership scores use the same Grades model vintage as the country rankings.

Frequently asked questions

Who leads Laos?

Thongloun Sisoulith leads Laos as President.

What is Thongloun Sisoulith's leadership score?

Thongloun Sisoulith has a leadership power score of 43 and a record score of 48.3.

Across the Bureau

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