The total population of Laos was estimated at approximately 7.69 million people in 2024. Following a continuous upward trend, the total population has risen by around 4.42 million people since 1980. Between 2024 and 2030, the total population will rise by around 590 thousand people, continuing its consistent upward trajectory.This indicator describes the total population in the country at hand. This total population of the country consists of all persons falling within the scope of the census.

Population density (people per sq. km of land area) in Laos was reported at 32.75 sq. Km in 2022, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Laos - Population density (people per sq. km) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on May of 2025.

The total population in Laos was estimated at 7.7 million people in 2024, according to the latest census figures and projections from Trading Economics. This dataset provides - Laos Population - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Population growth (annual %) in Laos was reported at 1.3924 % in 2023, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Laos - Population growth (annual %) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on June of 2025.

Population ages 0-14, total in Laos was reported at 2342243 Persons in 2023, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Laos - Population, ages 0-14, total - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on July of 2025.

Laos LA: Population: Female: Ages 20-24: % of Female Population data was reported at 10.088 % in 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 10.242 % for 2016. Laos LA: Population: Female: Ages 20-24: % of Female Population data is updated yearly, averaging 8.915 % from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2017, with 58 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 10.515 % in 2013 and a record low of 8.301 % in 1962. Laos LA: Population: Female: Ages 20-24: % of Female Population data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Laos – Table LA.World Bank: Population and Urbanization Statistics. Female population between the ages 20 to 24 as a percentage of the total female population.; ; World Bank staff estimates based on age/sex distributions of United Nations Population Division's World Population Prospects: 2017 Revision.; ;

Population ages 60-64, male (% of male population) in Laos was reported at 2.6211 % in 2023, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Laos - Population ages 50-64, male (% of male population) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on June of 2025.

Chart and table of population level and growth rate for the Vientiane, Lao People's Democratic Republic metro area from 1950 to 2025.

Graph and download economic data for Employment to Population Ratio for the Lao People's Democratic Republic (SLEMPTOTLSPZSLAO) from 1991 to 2024 about Laos, employment-population ratio, employment, and population.

Laos LA: Population: Male: Ages 20-24: % of Male Population data was reported at 10.362 % in 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 10.517 % for 2016. Laos LA: Population: Male: Ages 20-24: % of Male Population data is updated yearly, averaging 9.101 % from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2017, with 58 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 10.807 % in 2013 and a record low of 8.306 % in 1966. Laos LA: Population: Male: Ages 20-24: % of Male Population data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Laos – Table LA.World Bank: Population and Urbanization Statistics. Male population between the ages 20 to 24 as a percentage of the total male population.; ; World Bank staff estimates based on age/sex distributions of United Nations Population Division's World Population Prospects: 2017 Revision.; ;

Graph and download economic data for Age Dependency Ratio: Older Dependents to Working-Age Population for the Lao People's Democratic Republic (SPPOPDPNDOLLAO) from 1960 to 2024 about Laos, 64 years +, working-age, ratio, and population.

There were 4 636 000 Facebook users in Laos in November 2024, which accounted for 59.9% of its entire population. The majority of them were men - 53.4%. People aged 18 to 24 were the largest user group (1 634 200). The highest difference between men and women occurs within people aged 25 to 34, where men lead by 838 100.

Population in largest city in Laos was reported at 737750 in 2024, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Laos - Population in largest city - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on June of 2025.

Graph and download economic data for Population ages 65 and above for the Lao People's Democratic Republic (SPPOP65UPTOZSLAO) from 1960 to 2024 about Laos, 65-years +, and population.

Population in the largest city (% of urban population) in Laos was reported at 24.41 % in 2024, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Laos - Population in the largest city - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on June of 2025.

There were 172 900 Linkedin users in Laos in November 2024, which accounted for 2.2% of its entire population. People aged 25 to 34 were the largest user group (110 000).

In 2024, the unemployment rate in Laos increased by 0.03 percentage points (+2.52 percent) compared to 2023. In total, the unemployment rate amounted to 1.22 percent in 2024. This increase was preceded by a declining unemployment rate.The unemployment rate refers to the share of the workforce that is currently not working but is actively searching for work. It does not include the economically inactive population, such as the long-term unemployed, those aged under 15 years, or retired persons.Find more key insights for the unemployment rate in countries like Timor-Leste and Cambodia.

Population ages 15-64, female (% of female population) in Laos was reported at 64.95 % in 2023, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Laos - Population ages 15-64, female (% of total) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on June of 2025.

UNICEF's country profile for Lao People’s Democratic Republic, including under-five mortality rates, child health, education and sanitation data.

The gross domestic product (GDP) per capita in Laos was estimated at about 2.07 thousand U.S. dollars in 2024. Between 1980 and 2024, the GDP per capita rose by approximately 1.48 thousand U.S. dollars, though the increase followed an uneven trajectory rather than a consistent upward trend. The GDP per capita will steadily rise by around 251.59 U.S. dollars over the period from 2024 to 2030, reflecting a clear upward trend.This indicator describes the gross domestic product per capita at current prices. Thereby, the gross domestic product was first converted from national currency to U.S. dollars at current exchange rates and then divided by the total population. The gross domestic product is a measure of a country's productivity. It refers to the total value of goods and service produced during a given time period (here a year).