Is pornography legal in Laos?
Illegal
Dissemination of pornographic objects contrary to fine traditions is illegal in Laos.
Laos is one of 61 countries classified “Illegal” for pornography — 86% of the 71 with data.
Source
- Taken from
- Wikipedia: Pornography laws by region
- Last checked
- 7 July 2026
- How it was classified
- Classified by a language model from the source text, then checked against hand-verified reference countries.
Nearby countries
- Vietnam
- Illegal Distribution of pornographic materials is punishable by fines or imprisonment.
- Thailand
- Illegal Possession and distribution of obscene materials, including pornography, is punishable by imprisonment and fines.
- Bangladesh
- Illegal Pornography is banned and punishable by jail in Bangladesh.
- Bhutan
- Illegal Lewd and lascivious conduct including sale and distribution of obscene material is illegal in Bhutan.
- Singapore
- Illegal Sale, distribution, and possession of obscene materials is illegal under Singapore's Penal Code.
- Philippines
- Illegal Maintaining or hiring someone for prostitution or pornography is unlawful under the Anti-Trafficking in Persons Act.
Other laws in Laos
- Same-Sex Marriage
- Not recognized
- Same-Sex Activity
- Legal
- Age of Consent
- 14–15
- Sex Work
- Illegal
- Same-Sex Adoption
- Not permitted
- Incest Laws
- Criminal offense
- Marriage Age
- 18+
A visual reference compiled from Wikipedia’s law-by-country articles, not legal advice. Laws change and summaries simplify — check a primary source before relying on anything here.