Rank #105 by World Population
🇱🇦Lao PDR
Lao PDR has a population of 7,664,993, ranking #105 in the world. The capital is Vientiane. Located in East Asia & Pacific.
World Bank: Lower middle income
7,664,993
Population
#105
World Rank
69.0
Life Expectancy
$2,067
GDP Per Capita
Lao PDR, #105 by world population
Lao PDR Population History (1960-2024)
The country of Lao PDR had a population of 2,121,514 in 1960 and 7,769,819 in 2024, a 3.7× growth over 64 years. The peak was 7,769,819 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 2.05%.
7,769,819
Population (2024)
2,121,514
Population (1960)
7,769,819
Peak (2024)
2.05%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 1960 | 2,121,514 |
| 1961 | 2,169,796 |
| 1962 | 2,219,910 |
| 1963 | 2,271,061 |
| 1964 | 2,322,826 |
| 1965 | 2,376,200 |
| 1966 | 2,431,084 |
| 1967 | 2,487,715 |
| 1968 | 2,546,377 |
| 1969 | 2,606,959 |
| 1970 | 2,669,702 |
| 1971 | 2,734,628 |
| 1972 | 2,801,660 |
| 1973 | 2,870,573 |
| 1974 | 2,939,761 |
| 1975 | 3,005,521 |
| 1976 | 3,064,876 |
| 1977 | 3,118,923 |
| 1978 | 3,171,740 |
| 1979 | 3,228,202 |
| 1980 | 3,292,573 |
| 1981 | 3,366,631 |
| 1982 | 3,450,026 |
| 1983 | 3,541,001 |
| 1984 | 3,637,843 |
| 1985 | 3,739,985 |
| 1986 | 3,846,715 |
| 1987 | 3,957,612 |
| 1988 | 4,072,601 |
| 1989 | 4,190,974 |
| 1990 | 4,311,955 |
| 1991 | 4,435,118 |
| 1992 | 4,559,646 |
| 1993 | 4,685,060 |
| 1994 | 4,809,220 |
| 1995 | 4,929,409 |
| 1996 | 5,045,678 |
| 1997 | 5,152,011 |
| 1998 | 5,248,266 |
| 1999 | 5,340,784 |
| 2000 | 5,431,212 |
| 2001 | 5,521,482 |
| 2002 | 5,610,889 |
| 2003 | 5,697,945 |
| 2004 | 5,781,626 |
| 2005 | 5,869,523 |
| 2006 | 5,963,200 |
| 2007 | 6,056,236 |
| 2008 | 6,148,969 |
| 2009 | 6,241,642 |
| 2010 | 6,334,194 |
| 2011 | 6,426,590 |
| 2012 | 6,518,978 |
| 2013 | 6,611,385 |
| 2014 | 6,703,172 |
| 2015 | 6,801,645 |
| 2016 | 6,908,802 |
| 2017 | 7,018,147 |
| 2018 | 7,128,045 |
| 2019 | 7,237,636 |
| 2020 | 7,346,533 |
| 2021 | 7,453,194 |
| 2022 | 7,559,007 |
| 2023 | 7,664,993 |
| 2024 | 7,769,819 |
Demographics
| Population | 7,664,993 |
| Population Growth Rate | 1.39% |
| Urban Population | 38.8% |
| Fertility Rate | 2.42 births/woman |
| Life Expectancy | 69.0 years |
| Infant Mortality Rate | 28.2 per 1,000 |
| Literacy Rate | 75.6% |
Economy & Trade
$2,067
GDP Per Capita
1.2%
Unemployment Rate
Lower middle income
Income Level
886,400.024
Tourism Arrivals
Health & Education
1.3%
Health Expenditure (% GDP)
0.33
Physicians per 1,000
1.2%
Education Expenditure (% GDP)
75.6%
Literacy Rate
28.2
Infant Mortality (per 1,000)
Development & Connectivity
96.5%
Electricity Access
64.5%
Internet Users
65
Mobile Subs per 100
33.2
People per km2
-10,003
Net Migration
Environment
71.5%
Forest Area
Lao PDR Climate
Lao PDR has an average annual temperature of 25.1°C (77°F) and receives about 2114 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is June and the coldest is December. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
25.1°C
Avg Temp
2114
Precip (mm/yr)
Jun
Hottest Month
Dec
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 21° / 69° | 3 mm |
| February | 22° / 72° | 12 mm |
| March | 25° / 78° | 37 mm |
| April | 28° / 82° | 106 mm |
| May | 28° / 82° | 255 mm |
| June | 28° / 82° | 326 mm |
| July | 27° / 81° | 491 mm |
| August | 27° / 81° | 420 mm |
| September | 27° / 80° | 334 mm |
| October | 26° / 78° | 98 mm |
| November | 23° / 74° | 26 mm |
| December | 21° / 69° | 6 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit Lao PDR
The most comfortable months to visit Lao PDR are typically January, December and February, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is June (around 32°C high). The coldest is December (near 14°C low). July is usually the wettest month.
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Lao PDR in global context
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Frequently Asked Questions
Lao PDR has a population of 7,664,993, ranking #105 in the world. The annual population growth rate is 1.39%.
Life expectancy in Lao PDR is 69.0 years. The infant mortality rate is 28.2 per 1,000 live births.
Lao PDR's GDP per capita is $2,067. It is classified as a lower middle income country by the World Bank.
38.8% of Lao PDR's population lives in urban areas. The overall population density is 33.2 people per square kilometer.
The adult literacy rate in Lao PDR is 75.6%. The country spends 1.2% of GDP on education.
The most comfortable months to visit Lao PDR are typically January, December and February, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low, based on 1970–2000 climate normals.
Lao PDR has an average annual temperature of 25.1°C and about 2114 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is typically June and the coldest is December.
International data from the World Bank Open Data API. Population figures are latest available estimates. GDP per capita in current US dollars.
Lao PDR is a country in East Asia & Pacific with a population of 7,664,993. The population is growing slowly, about 1.4% annually.
GDP per capita is roughly $2,067, placing Lao PDR among lower-income economies. Life expectancy is 69.0 years, below the global average, with a fertility rate of 2.4 births per woman, and 38.8% of the population lives in urban areas.
Source: World Bank Open Data, 2026.