Total population in Lao PDR
In 2025, the total population (number of people) in Lao PDR was 7,873,046 people, up from 7,769,819 people in 2024. Explore the historical series and compare Lao PDR with other economies below.
Total population
Number of people
Lao PDR
| Year | People |
|---|---|
| 2025 | 7 873 046 |
| 2024 | 7 769 819 |
| 2023 | 7 664 992 |
| 2022 | 7 559 008 |
| 2021 | 7 453 194 |
| 2020 | 7 346 532 |
| 2019 | 7 237 636 |
| 2018 | 7 128 045 |
| 2017 | 7 018 147 |
| 2016 | 6 908 802 |
| 2015 | 6 801 645 |
| 2014 | 6 703 172 |
| 2013 | 6 611 384 |
| 2012 | 6 518 978 |
| 2011 | 6 426 590 |
| 2010 | 6 334 194 |
| 2009 | 6 241 642 |
| 2008 | 6 148 969 |
| 2007 | 6 056 236 |
| 2006 | 5 963 200 |
| 2005 | 5 869 523 |
| 2004 | 5 781 626 |
| 2003 | 5 697 945 |
| 2002 | 5 610 888 |
| 2001 | 5 521 482 |
| 2000 | 5 431 212 |
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About this indicator
Total population refers to all residents of a country or territory, regardless of legal status or citizenship. It reflects demographic dynamics driven by births, deaths, and migration.
Population data are essential for calculating per capita indicators and for understanding the scale of an economy, its labor force, and its social services demand. Changes in population size have direct implications for economic growth potential, fiscal sustainability, and resource allocation.
This indicator is measured at mid-year (July 1) and expressed in number of people.
Population data are essential for calculating per capita indicators and for understanding the scale of an economy, its labor force, and its social services demand. Changes in population size have direct implications for economic growth potential, fiscal sustainability, and resource allocation.
This indicator is measured at mid-year (July 1) and expressed in number of people.
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Data sources
The data for this indicator are drawn from the United Nations (UN) World Population Prospects database.
Last update
This indicator was last updated on Econorama on 18 June 2026 and reflects the latest data available from the underlying sources at that time.