Laos
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Total GDP
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Human Development Index (HDI)
About Laos
Laos is landlocked Southeast Asian country with Mekong River and Buddhist temple heritage. The nation has relaxed lifestyle and traditional culture preservation. Lao culture emphasizes Buddhism, family values, and river-based living.
The country has tropical monsoon climate with distinct wet and dry seasons. Laos has communist single-party system with gradual economic reforms. The nation has mountainous terrain and ethnic diversity.
Vientiane is quiet capital with French colonial and Buddhist architecture. Laos has UNESCO World Heritage Site at Luang Prabang with temple complexes. The country has agricultural economy and growing tourism sector.
Traditional Lao culture includes Buddhist festivals, silk weaving, and folk traditions. The nation has Lao as official language with tonal characteristics. Lao cuisine features sticky rice, fish sauce, and fresh herbs with regional variations.
The population is 7.5 million with ethnic Lao majority and hill tribe minorities. Laos offers Buddhist serenity, cultural authenticity, and Mekong beauty in peaceful Southeast Asian nation.
Economic Indicators
Demographic Distribution
Population Data by Years
| Year | Total Population | Annual Change | Density People/KM2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2100 | 9.256.278 | -0.5% | 40.1 |
| 2090 | 9.685.342 | -0.39% | 42 |
| 2080 | 10.003.388 | -0.24% | 43.3 |
| 2070 | 10.160.170 | -0.05% | 44 |
| 2060 | 10.090.954 | +0.21% | 43.7 |
| 2050 | 9.757.285 | +0.49% | 42.3 |
| 2040 | 9.169.002 | +0.78% | 39.7 |
| 2030 | 8.357.022 | +1.12% | 36.2 |
| 2025 NOW | 7.873.046 | +1.33% | 34.1 |
| 2020 | 7.346.533 | +1.5% | 31.8 |
| 2015 | 6.801.645 | +1.47% | 29.5 |
| 2010 | 6.334.194 | +1.48% | 27.4 |
| 2005 | 5.869.523 | +1.52% | 25.4 |
| 2000 | 5.431.212 | +1.69% | 23.5 |
| 1995 | 4.929.409 | +2.5% | 21.4 |
| 1990 | 4.311.955 | +2.89% | 18.7 |
| 1985 | 3.739.985 | +2.81% | 16.2 |
| 1980 | 3.292.573 | +1.99% | 14.3 |
| 1975 | 3.005.521 | +2.24% | 13 |
| 1970 | 2.669.702 | +2.41% | 11.6 |
| 1965 | 2.376.200 | +2.3% | 10.3 |
| 1960 | 2.121.514 | +2.27% | 9.2 |
| 1955 | 1.893.213 | +2.33% | 8.2 |
| 1950 | 1.684.550 | - | 7.3 |
