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Lao PDR

12:09:08 AM · October 4, 2026
Asia/Vientiane · UTC+07:00
☁️ 26.3°C · Overcast · 💧 92% · 💨 7.6 km/h
LA LAO East Asia & Pacific
COUNTRY DATA & STATISTICS

Lao PDR Country Statistics

Explore Lao PDR population, gdp & economic data, using the latest available WorldDataLive data. Explore the latest available population, economic, demographic, education and environmental statistics for Lao PDR.

Lao PDR Population

The population of Lao PDR is 7,873,046 people based on the 2025 reference year. The recorded population growth rate is 1.32%.

Lao PDR GDP

The total GDP of Lao PDR is $18.30B in the latest available data.

Lao PDR GDP Growth

The latest recorded GDP growth rate for Lao PDR is 4.54%. This indicator describes the annual change in economic output.

Lao PDR GDP Per Capita

GDP per capita for Lao PDR is $2,325 in the latest available data. GDP per capita represents economic output per person.

Lao PDR Demographics

Demographic statistics provide information about population change and population characteristics in Lao PDR.

  • Birth rate 20.93
  • Death rate 6.19
  • Life expectancy 69.2 years
  • Population growth 1.32%

Lao PDR Education Statistics

Education and digital-access indicators provide additional information about education and connectivity in Lao PDR.

  • Literacy rate 75.6%
  • Internet users 65.6%

Lao PDR Economy & Employment

Economic indicators provide additional information about prices and employment conditions in Lao PDR.

  • Inflation 7.74%
  • Unemployment 1.2%

Lao PDR Energy & Environment

Energy and environmental indicators provide information about resource use and environmental conditions in Lao PDR.

  • Renewable energy 49.2%
  • Energy consumption 880.60
  • CO₂ emissions 3.3544
WORLD DATA

Key Statistics

Latest available data for Lao PDR.

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Population
7,873,046
reference year 2025
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GDP
$18.30B
total GDP
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GDP Per Capita
$2,325
per person
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GDP Growth
4.54%
annual growth
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Life Expectancy
69.2
years
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Internet Users
65.6%
of population
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Literacy Rate
75.6%
literacy
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Inflation
7.74%
annual rate

Population & Demographic Indicators

Birth Rate 20.93
Death Rate 6.19
Population Growth 1.32%
Poverty Rate 15.0%
Unemployment 1.2%

Economic, Energy & Environment Indicators

Income Level Lower middle income
Agricultural Land 9.9%
Renewable Energy 49.2%
Energy Consumption 880.60
CO₂ Emissions 3.3544
EDUCATION DATA

Lao PDR Education Statistics

Education indicators and enrollment data for Lao PDR.

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Literacy Rate —
Literacy Proficiency —
Primary Enrollment —
Secondary Enrollment —
Tertiary Enrollment 14.9% (2023)
Education Expenditure 1.2% (2023)
TOURISM DATA

Lao PDR Tourism Statistics

International tourism data for Lao PDR.

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International Tourist Arrivals 811.6K 2020
Data Year 2020
Source UN Tourism / OWID
BANKING DATA

Lao PDR Banking Information

Central banking information for Lao PDR.

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Central Bank Bank of the Lao P.D.R.
Bank Type Central Bank
Country Lao PDR
ISO Code LA
WAR / ACTIVE CONFLICTS

Lao PDR Active Conflicts

Currently active armed conflicts associated with Lao PDR.

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No currently active armed conflict is recorded for Lao PDR.
WORLD BANK DATA

Country Historical Indicators

Historical World Bank indicators for Lao PDR from 2000 onward.

Population 7,873,046 people · 2025
GDP Growth 4.54 % · 2025
GDP Per Capita 2,325 US$ per person · 2025
Inflation 7.74 % · 2025
Health Expenditure 1.33 % of GDP · 2023
Birth Rate 20.93 per 1,000 people · 2024
GHG Emissions 3.354 metric tons CO₂e per person · 2024
Year Population people GDP Growth % GDP Per Capita US$ per person Inflation % Health Expenditure % of GDP Birth Rate per 1,000 people GHG Emissions metric tons CO₂e per person
2025 7,873,046 4.54 2,325 7.74 — — —
2024 7,769,819 4.13 2,124 23.13 — 20.93 3.354
2023 7,664,993 3.75 2,067 31.23 1.33 21.27 3.359
2022 7,559,007 2.71 2,046 22.96 2.02 21.69 3.179
2021 7,453,194 2.53 2,526 3.76 2.74 22.15 3.195
2020 7,346,533 0.50 2,584 5.10 2.06 22.62 2.646
2019 7,237,636 5.46 2,589 3.32 2.60 23.15 2.676
2018 7,128,045 6.25 2,545 2.04 2.25 23.60 2.787
2017 7,018,147 6.89 2,432 0.83 2.53 24.12 2.742
2016 6,908,802 7.02 2,303 1.60 2.36 24.57 2.297
2015 6,801,645 7.27 2,121 1.28 2.45 24.96 1.313
2014 6,703,172 7.61 1,981 4.13 2.30 25.05 0.655
2013 6,611,385 8.03 1,813 6.37 2.40 25.62 0.597
2012 6,518,978 8.03 1,564 4.26 2.08 26.17 0.512
2011 6,426,590 8.04 1,362 7.57 1.94 26.78 0.486
2010 6,334,194 8.53 1,126 5.98 2.91 27.20 0.468
2009 6,241,642 7.50 935 0.14 3.46 27.57 0.423
2008 6,148,969 7.82 886 7.63 2.77 27.88 0.343
2007 6,056,236 7.60 697 4.66 3.13 28.12 0.298
2006 5,963,200 8.62 579 6.55 2.93 28.37 0.287
2005 5,869,523 7.11 466 7.17 3.34 28.79 0.222
2004 5,781,626 6.36 409 10.46 3.54 30.08 0.218
2003 5,697,945 6.07 355 15.49 4.48 30.66 0.211
2002 5,610,889 5.92 313 10.63 3.70 31.18 0.206
2001 5,521,482 5.75 320 7.81 4.29 32.11 0.186
2000 5,431,212 5.80 319 25.08 4.28 32.90 0.172
Source: World Bank
COUNTRY DETAILS

Lao PDR

Capital Vientiane
Region East Asia & Pacific
Subregion —
ISO Code LAO
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