Distribution of population across income thresholds stacked bar 30 in Laos
Laos: Distribution of population across income thresholds stacked bar 30 was 7.67 million in 2024. ▲ Rising
Latest (2024)
7.67 million
World rank
68th
of 120 countries
All-time high
7.67 million
in 2024
All-time low
4.57 million
in 1992
Years of data
7
1992–2024
Distribution of population across income thresholds stacked bar 30 in Laos, 1992–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2024, distribution of population across income thresholds stacked bar 30 in Laos stood at 7.67 million. That is the highest value across all 7 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 18.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, distribution of population across income thresholds stacked bar 30 in Laos peaked at 7.67 million in 2024 and was at its lowest, 4.57 million, in 1992.
Laos ranks 68th of 120 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Distribution of population across income thresholds stacked bar 30 in Laos, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 4.57 million | — |
| 1997 | 5.16 million | +12.9% |
| 2002 | 5.62 million | +8.9% |
| 2007 | 6.05 million | +7.7% |
| 2012 | 6.50 million | +7.3% |
| 2018 | 7.08 million | +8.9% |
| 2024 | 7.67 million | +8.3% |
Laos compared with similar countries
- Laos's 7.67 million is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 20.11 million, 38% of the median. (29 countries reporting)
- Laos's 7.67 million is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 35.61 million, 22% of the median. (11 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 4.87 million | 4.57 million | 5.16 million | 2 |
| 2000s | 5.84 million | 5.62 million | 6.05 million | 2 |
| 2010s | 6.79 million | 6.50 million | 7.08 million | 2 |
| 2020s | 7.67 million | 7.67 million | 7.67 million | 1 |
Countries ranked near Laos
- 65 South Korea 8.44 million compare
- 66 Belarus 8.22 million compare
- 67 Azerbaijan 8.21 million compare
- 69 Hungary 7.22 million compare
- 70 Kyrgyzstan 7.18 million compare
- 71 Jordan 6.57 million compare
More population data for Laos
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate -0.5042 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate -2.23 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate -0.5042 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate -0.3849 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 9,776 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 1.13 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.9341 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate -0.511 (2100)
- Population density 40.11 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 438,726 (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is distribution of population across income thresholds stacked bar 30 in Laos?
- Distribution of population across income thresholds stacked bar 30 in Laos was 7.67 million in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest distribution of population across income thresholds stacked bar 30 recorded in Laos?
- The highest recorded value was 7.67 million in 2024.
- What is the lowest distribution of population across income thresholds stacked bar 30 recorded in Laos?
- The lowest recorded value was 4.57 million in 1992.
- How does Laos rank for distribution of population across income thresholds stacked bar 30?
- Laos ranks 68th out of 120 countries with data for 2024.
- Is distribution of population across income thresholds stacked bar 30 rising or falling in Laos?
- Over the last ten years it is up 18.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Laos data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Distribution of population across income thresholds stacked bar 30 only. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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