In a survey conducted in ten Southeast Asian countries in 2024, the majority of respondents from several countries in ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) named China as the most influential economic power in Southeast Asia. This answer was particularly popular in Laos, as it was chosen by 77.5 percent of the country's survey participants. Another common answer was the ASEAN itself as an influential economic power in the region.
Most economically influential countries or regional organizations in Southeast Asia in 2024, by country
Original question: "In your view, which country/regional organisation is the most influential economic power in Southeast Asia?"
ASEAN stands for Association of Southeast Asian Nations and is a political and economic union composed of the ten member states Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam.
Respondent share by nationality:
Brunei: n = 3.9% Cambodia: n = 9.5% Indonesia: n = 13.3% Laos: n = 8% Malaysia: n = 11.3% Myanmar: n = 9.% Philippines: n = 7.6% Singapore: n = 15.9% Thailand: n = 11% Vietnam: n = 10.4%
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ISEAS. (April 2, 2024). Most economically influential countries or regional organizations in Southeast Asia in 2024, by country [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved December 20, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1481494/asean-most-influential-economic-powers-by-country/
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ISEAS. (2024). Most economically influential countries or regional organizations in Southeast Asia in 2024, by country. Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: December 20, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1481494/asean-most-influential-economic-powers-by-country/
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