Lao People's Democratic Republic Population Pyramid 2054

Lao People's Democratic Republic
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2054
Population: 9,923,708

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Summary

Lao People's Democratic Republic in 2054

United Nations projections (medium variant) put the population of the Lao People's Democratic Republic at 9,923,709 in 2054. Ten years before, in 2044, the projected population is 9,432,308 — 5.2% lower.

With a projected median age of 35.4 years, the Lao People's Democratic Republic would have a youth dependency ratio of 30.1 and an old-age dependency ratio of 16.8 per 100 people of working age. The pyramid is stationary: cohort sizes are roughly even through the younger ages, reflecting fertility close to replacement level and slow population change.

Ranks #99 of 201 by population Ranks #120 of 201 by median age Ranks #89 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
9,923,709
Median age
35.4
0-14 %
20.5%
65+ %
11.4%
Child dependency
30.1
Old-age dependency
16.8
Region
ASIA
Pyramid shape
Stationary
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 9,923,709 35.4
Singapore 6,018,495 54.0
Timor-Leste 1,941,285 33.7
Brunei Darussalam 521,248 43.1
Cambodia 22,358,448 34.3
Frequently asked questions about Lao People's Democratic Republic's population
What will the population of the Lao People's Democratic Republic be in 2054?
The Lao People's Democratic Republic is projected to have a population of 9,923,709 in 2054.
Is the population of the Lao People's Democratic Republic increasing or decreasing?
The Lao People's Democratic Republic's population grew 5.2% 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 35.4 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, 20.5% of people are under 15 and 11.4% are 65 or older.
What shape is the Lao People's Democratic Republic's population pyramid, and what does it mean?
The Lao People's Democratic Republic's pyramid is stationary — similar-sized cohorts through the younger ages, the signature of near-replacement fertility.

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