Laos vs South Africa: Foreign born population of the united states by country of birth
Laos
163,820
in 2024
South Africa
156,094
in 2024
Laos rank
46th
South Africa rank
49th
Foreign born population of the united states by country of birth over time
- Laos
- South Africa
How they compare
Laos currently reports 163,820 against 156,094 in South Africa, a difference of 7,726.
Across all 19 years both countries report, Laos has been ahead every year.
Laos ranks 46th and South Africa ranks 49th of 117 countries.
Laos has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Laos | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 191,164 | 81,243 | 109,921 | Laos |
| 2010s | 189,259 | 96,016 | 93,243 | Laos |
| 2020s | 167,462 | 138,062 | 29,400 | Laos |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher foreign born population of the united states by country of birth, Laos or South Africa?
- Laos, at 163,820 against 156,094 in South Africa as of 2024.
- What is the difference in foreign born population of the united states by country of birth between Laos and South Africa?
- 7,726, with Laos ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Laos and South Africa?
- 19 years are reported by both, from 2005 to 2024.
- How do Laos and South Africa rank globally for foreign born population of the united states by country of birth?
- Laos ranks 46th and South Africa ranks 49th of 117 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Our World in Data, published as Foreign born population of the united states by country of birth. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.