North Korea vs Laos: Migrant populations
North Korea
50,439
in 2024
Laos
51,446
in 2024
North Korea rank
163rd
Laos rank
162nd
Migrant populations over time
- North Korea
- Laos
How they compare
Laos currently reports 51,446 against 50,439 in North Korea, a difference of 1,007.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 8 shared years of data; in 1990 it was North Korea ahead.
North Korea ranks 163rd and Laos ranks 162nd of 228 countries.
Across the 4 decades both report, North Korea averaged higher in 3 and Laos in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | North Korea | Laos | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 34,623 | 23,196 | 11,427 | North Korea |
| 2000s | 38,140 | 21,160 | 16,980 | North Korea |
| 2010s | 46,234 | 39,246 | 6,988 | North Korea |
| 2020s | 49,994 | 50,088 | 94.5 | Laos |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher migrant populations, North Korea or Laos?
- Laos, at 51,446 against 50,439 in North Korea as of 2024.
- What is the difference in migrant populations between North Korea and Laos?
- 1,007, with Laos ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for North Korea and Laos?
- 8 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2024.
- How do North Korea and Laos rank globally for migrant populations?
- North Korea ranks 163rd and Laos ranks 162nd of 228 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Our World in Data, published as Migrant populations. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.