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Lao PDR data
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$2,325
GDP per capita (current US$)
See Lao PDR in the world ranking →65.6%
Individuals using the Internet (% of population)
See Lao PDR in the world ranking →69.23 years
Life expectancy at birth, total (years)
See Lao PDR in the world ranking →7,873,046
Population, total
See Lao PDR in the world ranking →1.2%
Unemployment, total (% of total labor force)
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People
| Indicator | Year | Lao PDR | Explore |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fertility rate, total (births per woman) | 2024 | 2.4 births/woman | World ranking → |
| Life expectancy at birth, total (years) | 2024 | 69.23 years | World ranking → |
| Population density (people per sq. km of land area) | 2023 | 33.21 people/km² | World ranking → |
| Population growth (annual %) | 2025 | 1.3% | World ranking → |
| Population, total | 2025 | 7,873,046 | World ranking → |
| Urban population (% of total population) | 2025 | 40.3% | World ranking → |
Economy & work
Economy & work
Health
Health
| Indicator | Year | Lao PDR | Explore |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mortality rate, infant (per 1,000 live births) | 2024 | 27.2 per 1,000 | World ranking → |
Technology & infrastructure
Technology & infrastructure
| Indicator | Year | Lao PDR | Explore |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to electricity (% of population) | 2024 | 96.5% | World ranking → |
| Individuals using the Internet (% of population) | 2024 | 65.6% | World ranking → |
Energy & environment
Energy & environment
| Indicator | Year | Lao PDR | Explore |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions excluding LULUCF per capita | 2024 | 3.35 | World ranking → |
| Renewable energy consumption (% of total final energy consumption) | 2021 | 51.5% | World ranking → |
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