Population · Asia · 2025 data
Laos Population
Laos had a population of 7.87 million in 2025, ranking #102 of 216 countries and territories (0.10% of the world). The population grew by 15.8% over the past ten years.
7.87 million
Population (2025) · #102
+1.32%
Annual growth
34
People per km²
40%
Live in cities
Population of Laos, 1960–2025
2.11960
2.41965
2.71970
3.01975
3.31980
3.71985
4.31990
4.91995
5.42000
5.92005
6.32010
6.82015
7.32020
7.92025
Values in millions · World Bank Open Data (CC BY 4.0)
Population by year (table)
| Year | Population | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 7,873,046 | +1.33% |
| 2024 | 7,769,819 | +1.37% |
| 2023 | 7,664,993 | +1.40% |
| 2022 | 7,559,007 | +1.42% |
| 2021 | 7,453,194 | +1.45% |
| 2020 | 7,346,533 | +1.50% |
| 2019 | 7,237,636 | +1.54% |
| 2018 | 7,128,045 | +1.57% |
| 2017 | 7,018,147 | +1.58% |
| 2016 | 6,908,802 | +1.58% |
| 2015 | 6,801,645 | +1.47% |
| 2014 | 6,703,172 | +1.39% |
| 2013 | 6,611,385 | +1.42% |
| 2012 | 6,518,978 | +1.44% |
| 2011 | 6,426,590 | +1.46% |
| 2010 | 6,334,194 | +1.48% |
| 2009 | 6,241,642 | +1.51% |
| 2008 | 6,148,969 | +1.53% |
| 2007 | 6,056,236 | +1.56% |
| 2006 | 5,963,200 | +1.60% |
| 2005 | 5,869,523 | +1.52% |
| 2004 | 5,781,626 | +1.47% |
| 2003 | 5,697,945 | +1.55% |
| 2002 | 5,610,889 | +1.62% |
| 2001 | 5,521,482 | +1.66% |
| 2000 | 5,431,212 | +1.69% |
| 1999 | 5,340,784 | +1.76% |
| 1998 | 5,248,266 | +1.87% |
| 1997 | 5,152,011 | +2.11% |
| 1996 | 5,045,678 | +2.36% |
| 1995 | 4,929,409 | +2.50% |
| 1994 | 4,809,220 | +2.65% |
| 1993 | 4,685,060 | +2.75% |
| 1992 | 4,559,646 | +2.81% |
| 1991 | 4,435,118 | +2.86% |
| 1990 | 4,311,955 | +2.89% |
| 1989 | 4,190,974 | +2.91% |
| 1988 | 4,072,601 | +2.91% |
| 1987 | 3,957,612 | +2.88% |
| 1986 | 3,846,715 | +2.85% |
| 1985 | 3,739,985 | +2.81% |
| 1984 | 3,637,843 | +2.73% |
| 1983 | 3,541,001 | +2.64% |
| 1982 | 3,450,026 | +2.48% |
| 1981 | 3,366,631 | +2.25% |
| 1980 | 3,292,573 | +1.99% |
| 1979 | 3,228,202 | +1.78% |
| 1978 | 3,171,740 | +1.69% |
| 1977 | 3,118,923 | +1.76% |
| 1976 | 3,064,876 | +1.97% |
| 1975 | 3,005,521 | +2.24% |
| 1974 | 2,939,761 | +2.41% |
| 1973 | 2,870,573 | +2.46% |
| 1972 | 2,801,660 | +2.45% |
| 1971 | 2,734,628 | +2.43% |
| 1970 | 2,669,702 | +2.41% |
| 1969 | 2,606,959 | +2.38% |
| 1968 | 2,546,377 | +2.36% |
| 1967 | 2,487,715 | +2.33% |
| 1966 | 2,431,084 | +2.31% |
| 1965 | 2,376,200 | +2.30% |
| 1964 | 2,322,826 | +2.28% |
| 1963 | 2,271,061 | +2.30% |
| 1962 | 2,219,910 | +2.31% |
| 1961 | 2,169,796 | +2.28% |
| 1960 | 2,121,514 | — |
Demographics of Laos
69.2
Life expectancy (years)
2.40
Births per woman (above replacement)
4.8%
Aged 65 and over
25.8 years
Median age
Ethnic groups
Lao 53.2%, Khmou 11%, Hmong 9.2%, Phouthay 3.4%, Tai 3.1%, Makong 2.5%, Katong 2.2%, Lue 2%, Akha 1.8%, other 11.6% (2015 est.)
Languages
Lao (official), French, English, various ethnic languages
Religions
Buddhist 64.7%, Christian 1.7%, none 31.4%, other/not stated 2.1% (2015 est.)
Where people live
Urban population: 38.2% of total population (2023).
Frequently asked questions about the population of Laos
What is the population of Laos?
Laos had a population of 7.87 million in 2025, ranking #102 of 216 countries and territories (0.10% of the world).
Is the population of Laos growing?
Yes. The population grew by 15.8% over the past ten years. Annual growth in 2025: 1.32%.
How has the population of Laos changed since 1960?
It has grown 3.7-fold, from 2.12 million in 1960 to 7.87 million in 2025.
How densely populated is Laos?
About 34 people per km² of land (2024).
What is the largest city in Laos?
Vientiane — about 721,000 people in its urban area, and it is also the capital.
Population and demographics: World Bank Open Data (CC BY 4.0). Cities, ethnic groups, languages and religions: CIA World Factbook (public domain).