Vice President of Laos is the political position in Laos created in 1996. The Vice President is elected by the National Assembly of Laos.
The history of the office holders follows.
| No | Name | Took Office | Left Office | President | Party |
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| 1 | Sisavath Keobounphanh | 1996 | 1998 | Nouhak Phoumsavanh | Lao People's Revolutionary Party |
| 2 | Oudom Khattigna | 1998 | 1999 | Khamtai Siphandon | Lao People's Revolutionary Party |
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| 5 | Choummaly Sayasone | 2001 | 2006 | Khamtai Siphandon | Lao People's Revolutionary Party |
| 4 | Bounnhang Vorachith | 2006 | Incumbent | Choummaly Sayasone | Lao People's Revolutionary Party |
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