Statement:
In Papua New Guinea, the prosperity Index is higher, which means people have more opportunities to thrive by fulfilling their unique potential and playing their part in strengthening their communities and nations than in Laos

In the The most inclusive countries (Prosperity Index) rating Papua New Guinea holds position #97 ²⁰⁰⁷ out of 166 and Laos is #101 out of 166 ²⁰⁰⁷.
Position of Papua New Guinea is better than position of Laos.

Referencies:

1. The most inclusive countries (Prosperity Index) ²⁰²¹ by Legatum Institute

   The countries in the rating sorted by 'Prosperity Index' in descending order.

   Laos	'Prosperity Index' value is	50.1
   Papua New Guinea	'Prosperity Index' value is	46.7

2. The most inclusive countries (Prosperity Index) ²⁰²⁰ by Legatum Institute

   The countries in the rating sorted by 'Prosperity Index' in descending order.

   Laos	'Prosperity Index' value is	49.9
   Papua New Guinea	'Prosperity Index' value is	46.8

3. The most inclusive countries (Prosperity Index) ²⁰¹² by Legatum Institute

   The countries in the rating sorted by 'Prosperity Index' in descending order.

   Laos	'Prosperity Index' value is	48.6
   Papua New Guinea	'Prosperity Index' value is	47.3

4. The most inclusive countries (Prosperity Index) ²⁰⁰⁷ by Legatum Institute

   The countries in the rating sorted by 'Prosperity Index' in descending order.

   Laos	'Prosperity Index' value is	45.1
   Papua New Guinea	'Prosperity Index' value is	46.6