
East Asia & Pacific
Lao PDR Population
Total population based on the de facto definition.
Latest Value
7.8M
As of 2024
YoY Change
+1.4%
2023 → 2024
Record High
7.8M
Recorded in 2024
Record Low
2.1M
Recorded in 1960
10-Year Average
7.3M
2015–2024
Data Range
1960–2024
65 data points
Source
World Bank
Code: SP.POP.TOTL
Historical Trend
1960 – 2024
Historical Data
| Value | YoY Change | Change % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 7.8M | 105K | +1.4% |
| 2023 | 7.7M | 106K | +1.4% |
| 2022 | 7.6M | 106K | +1.4% |
| 2021 | 7.5M | 107K | +1.5% |
| 2020 | 7.3M | 109K | +1.5% |
| 2019 | 7.2M | 110K | +1.5% |
| 2018 | 7.1M | 110K | +1.6% |
| 2017 | 7.0M | 109K | +1.6% |
| 2016 | 6.9M | 107K | +1.6% |
| 2015 | 6.8M | 98K | +1.5% |
Source: World Bank Open Data · 1960–2024
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