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Population

7,873,046 people (2025)

Total GDP

$19.0B (2026)

GDP Per capita

$2,100 (2025)

Human Development Index (HDI)

0.617 (147.)

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

GDP Historical Performance
$18.8B
$17.9B
$16.9B
$16.0B
$15.0B
$18.8B
$18.5B
$18.5B
$15.1B
$15.0B
$15.9B
$16.3B
2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025

Demographic Distribution

Age Groups Distribution
15.2%
0-14
14.6%
9.3%
15-24
9.1%
15.7%
25-44
15.4%
7.8%
45-64
8.0%
2.2%
65+
2.6%
Male
Female
%50.2 (3.955.407)
%49.8 (3.917.637)

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

Latest Statistics

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Largest Cities

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Geographic Regions

Attapeu
139.628
Bokeo
179.367
Borikhamxay
273.700
Champasak
694.023
Huaphanh
289.393
Khammuane
392.052
Luang Namtha
175.753
Luang Prabang
431.889
Oudomxay
307.622
Phongsaly
177.989
Salavan
396.856
Savannakhet
969.697
Sekong
113.048
Vientiane
419.090
Vientiane Capital
948.477
Xayabury
381.376
Xiengkhuang
244.684

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Data Sources

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