Laos: Population size
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| Laos |
Population size, in millions |
|---|---|
| Latest value | 7.63 |
| Year | 2023 |
| Measure | million |
| Data availability | 1960 - 2023 |
| Average | 4.60 |
| Min - Max | 2.12 - 7.63 |
| Source | United Nations Population Division |
The latest value from 2023 is 7.63 million, an increase from 7.53 million in 2022. In comparison, the world average is 40.69 million, based on data from 196 countries. Historically, the average for Laos from 1960 to 2023 is 4.6 million. The minimum value, 2.12 million, was reached in 1960 while the maximum of 7.63 million was recorded in 2023.
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The population size of Laos and other countries is defined as the number of people living on the territory of the country. It includes domestic born and foreign born residents.
Definition: Total population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all residents regardless of legal status or citizenship. The values shown are midyear estimates.
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| Related indicators | Latest | Reference | Measure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population size | 7.63 | 2023 | million |
| Percent urban population | 38.25 | 2023 | percent |
| Population density | 32 | 2021 | people per square km |
| Population ages 65 and above | 4.58 | 2023 | percent |
| Percent children | 30.26 | 2023 | percent |
| Percent female population | 49.61 | 2023 | percent |
| Rural population, percent | 61.75 | 2023 | percent |
| Age dependency ratio | 54.08 | 2022 | percent |
| Refugee population | 80 | 1987 | refugees |
| Migrant population | 0 | 2015 | percent |
| Population growth | 1.38 | 2023 | percent |