Lao People's Democratic Republic Population Pyramid 1978

Lao People's Democratic Republic
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1978
Population: 3,171,740

Year

-5 -1   1978  +1 +5

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Summary

Lao People's Democratic Republic in 1978

In 1978, the Lao People's Democratic Republic had a total population of 3,171,740 people. That is 24.6% more than in 1968, when the population stood at 2,546,377.

The median age was 18.1 years, and for every 100 people of working age (15–64) there were 81.9 children under 15 and 6.3 people aged 65 or over. The broad-based, expansive shape of the pyramid points to high fertility and strong population growth.

Ranks #113 of 201 by population Ranks #127 of 201 by median age Ranks #104 of 201 by growth

Share of the population by age group, 1950–2100

Data source: United Nations World Population Prospects, 2024 revision (medium variant) — last updated July 2024.

Key indicators for Lao People's Democratic Republic
Population
3,171,740
Median age
18.1
0-14 %
43.5%
65+ %
3.3%
Child dependency
81.9
Old-age dependency
6.3
Region
ASIA
Pyramid shape
Expansive
Population 2050
9,757,286
Population 2100
9,256,278
What is driving the change
Births per woman
Total fertility rate, 1960–2023
1234567
1960Replacement level (2.1)2023 · 2.42

The fertility rate of the Lao People's Democratic Republic was 2.42 births per woman in 2023, above the 2.1 needed to replace each generation.

Source: World Bank World Development Indicators, latest available year.

Life expectancy at birth
Years, 1960–2023
Total Women Men
304050607080
19602023 · 69.0

Life expectancy at birth was 69.0 years in 2023: 71.2 for women and 66.8 for men.

Source: World Bank World Development Indicators, latest available year.

People supported per 100 workers
Dependency ratios, 1950–2100
Children Older adults
22456890
19502100
Migration to and from Lao People's Democratic Republic
Where immigrants come from (2024)

47,557 immigrants live in Lao People's Democratic Republic, 0.6% of the population.

Viet Nam21,400
China15,137
Cambodia3,871
Thailand3,718
Myanmar3,201
Where emigrants live (2024)

660,215 people born in Lao People's Democratic Republic live in other countries.

Thailand285,819
United States of America176,588
Bangladesh118,769
France36,591
Canada13,292
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Immigration statistics Origin of migrant stocks map

Source: United Nations International Migrant Stock 2024.

How Lao People's Democratic Republic compares with its neighbours
Country Population Median age Relative size
Lao People's Democratic Republic 3,171,741 18.1
Singapore 2,360,603 23.6
Cambodia 5,211,653 17.4
Timor-Leste 628,776 20.9
Brunei Darussalam 174,884 19.4
Frequently asked questions about Lao People's Democratic Republic's population
How many people lived in the Lao People's Democratic Republic in 1978?
In 1978, the Lao People's Democratic Republic's population was 3,171,740.
Is the Lao People's Democratic Republic's population growing or shrinking?
The Lao People's Democratic Republic's population grew 24.6% over the previous ten years, and is projected to reach 9,757,286 by 2050.
What is the median age in the Lao People's Democratic Republic?
The median age in the Lao People's Democratic Republic is 18.1 years — half the population is younger, half older.
What share of the Lao People's Democratic Republic's population is over 65 or under 15?
In the Lao People's Democratic Republic, 43.5% of people are under 15 and 3.3% are 65 or older.
What type of population pyramid does the Lao People's Democratic Republic have?
The Lao People's Democratic Republic has an expansive pyramid: a wide base of young cohorts reflecting high fertility and continued population growth.

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