What is the Population of Laos?
Facts last checked 9 October 2026.
Laos has a population of approximately 7,647,000 people, making it the 103rd most populated country of the 196 countries covered on this site — around 0.10% of the world's population. With a land area of 236,800 km², the population density is roughly 32 people per km².
| Population | 7,647,000 |
|---|---|
| Population rank | 103rd of 196 |
| Share of world population | 0.10% |
| Area | 236,800 km² |
| Population density | 32 / km² |
| Demonym | Laotian |
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Countries with a similar population
| Country | Population | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Laos | 7,647,000 | 103rd |
| Switzerland | 9,082,848 | 100th |
| Sierra Leone | 9,077,691 | 101st |
| Togo | 8,095,498 | 102nd |
| Libya | 7,459,000 | 104th |
| Kyrgyzstan | 7,281,800 | 105th |
| Turkmenistan | 7,057,841 | 106th |
Laos compared with its neighbours
| Country | Population | Area (km²) |
|---|---|---|
| Myanmar | 51,316,756 | 676,578 |
| Cambodia | 17,577,760 | 181,035 |
| China | 1,408,280,000 | 9,706,961 |
| Thailand | 65,859,640 | 513,120 |
| Vietnam | 101,343,800 | 331,212 |
Laos in context
- Laos covers 236,800 km², making it the 82nd largest of the 196 countries on this site.
- It shares a land border with 5 countries: Myanmar, Cambodia, China, Thailand, Vietnam.
- Laos is landlocked, with no direct coastline.
- With 7,647,000 people, Laos holds about 1.1% of the population of South-Eastern Asia.
- Traffic drives on the right, and calendars start the week on Monday.
- Laos is a member state of the United Nations.
Population of Laos — FAQ
What is the population of Laos?
The population of Laos is approximately 7,647,000 (7.6 million) based on the latest available data.
What is the population of Laos in 2026?
The latest estimate in our dataset puts the population of Laos at approximately 7,647,000 people (an estimate, not a live count — national statistics offices publish the official figures). Laos is the 103rd most populated country in our dataset.
How many people live in Laos?
Approximately 7,647,000 people live in Laos, making it the 103rd most populated country out of 196 covered on this site.
How does Laos rank by population?
Laos is the 103rd most populated of the 196 countries covered on this site, with a world population share of 0.10%.
What is the population density of Laos?
Laos has a population density of roughly 32 people per km², based on a land area of 236,800 km².
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