Laos population
8,068,552
Population changes approximately every seconds
Annual population growth rate (2023 - 2024): 1.33%
Source: United Nations World Population Prospects 2024
According to the United Nations World Population Prospects 2024, the estimated population of Laos is 8,068,551, growing at an annual rate of 1.33%. That works out to a net change of approximately 282 people per day or 11 per hour.
The population change in Laos is driven by three components: approximately 161,375 births per year and 48,565 deaths per year, plus net migration. Together these components produce the overall growth rate of 1.33% per year.
The total fertility rate stands at 2.36 children per woman. Since this is above the replacement level of 2.1, the population of Laos is growing through natural increase.
The current population of Laos is approximately 8,068,551, growing at 1.33% per year.
By approximately 282 people per day, or 11 per hour.
Yes. With approximately 161,375 births and 48,565 deaths per year, Laos has a natural population increase of about 112,810 people annually.