The current population of Laos is 7,906,744 with an annual growth rate of 1.298%. Laos has a population of 0.095% of the world's population.
| Population | 7,906,744 |
|---|---|
| Growth Rate | 1.298% |
| Male | 3,972,337 (50.24%) |
| Female | 3,934,407 (49.76%) |
| Today Change | + 219 |
| Births today | 348 |
|---|---|
| Deaths today | 105 |
| Births in 2025 | 134,754 |
| Deaths in 2025 | 40,553 |
| Change in 2025 | + 84,780 (1.084%) |
| Year | Population (01 Jan) | Natural Change | Growth Rate (%) | Total Population (31 December) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 7,717,674 | 103,571 | 1.342% | 7,821,245 |
| 2023 | 7,612,311 | 104,669 | 1.375% | 7,716,980 |
| 2022 | 7,505,704 | 105,830 | 1.41% | 7,611,534 |
| 2021 | 7,400,683 | 104,276 | 1.409% | 7,504,959 |
| 2020 | 7,292,382 | 107,490 | 1.474% | 7,399,872 |
| 2019 | 7,182,889 | 108,677 | 1.513% | 7,291,566 |
| 2018 | 7,073,201 | 108,857 | 1.539% | 7,182,058 |
| 2017 | 6,963,093 | 109,251 | 1.569% | 7,072,344 |
| 2016 | 6,854,512 | 107,753 | 1.572% | 6,962,265 |
| 2015 | 6,748,779 | 104,944 | 1.555% | 6,853,723 |
The net migration rate of Laos in the most recent year (2023) is estimated at -10,003, indicating a negative migration trend where more people are leaving than arriving.
| Year | Net Migration |
|---|---|
| 2023 | -10,003 |
| 2022 | -10,003 |
| 2021 | -10,305 |
| 2020 | -10,305 |
| 2019 | -10,305 |
| 2018 | -10,305 |
| 2017 | -10,400 |
| 2016 | -11,401 |
| 2015 | -12,991 |
| 2014 | -26,881 |