Internally displaced persons in Lao People's Democratic Republic

Lao People's Democratic Republic: Internally displaced persons was 1,274 in 2024. β—† Volatile

Latest (2024)
1,274
Change on year
up 19.5%
World rank
76th
of 104 countries
All-time high
5,427
in 2019
All-time low
561
in 2022
Years of data
6
2019–2024

Internally displaced persons in Lao People's Democratic Republic, 2019–2024

1.0k2.0k3.0k4.0k5.0k2019202120242019: 5.4k2020: 2.0k2021: 3.6k2022: 5612023: 1.1k2024: 1.3k

Source: UNICEF.

Analysis

In 2024, internally displaced persons in Lao People's Democratic Republic stood at 1,274.

That represents a change of up 19.5% on the previous year and down 76.5% over ten years.

That places Lao People's Democratic Republic 76th out of 104 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2010s 5,427 5,427 5,427 1
2020s 1,701 561 3,605 5

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  5. 78 Mongolia 846 compare
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Frequently asked questions

What is internally displaced persons in Lao People's Democratic Republic?
Internally displaced persons in Lao People's Democratic Republic was 1,274 in 2024, according to UNICEF.
What is the highest internally displaced persons recorded in Lao People's Democratic Republic?
The highest recorded value was 5,427 in 2019.
What is the lowest internally displaced persons recorded in Lao People's Democratic Republic?
The lowest recorded value was 561 in 2022.
How does Lao People's Democratic Republic rank for internally displaced persons?
Lao People's Democratic Republic ranks 76th out of 104 countries with data for 2024.
Is internally displaced persons rising or falling in Lao People's Democratic Republic?
Over the last ten years it is down 76.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Lao People's Democratic Republic data come from?
The figures come from UNICEF, published as part of Internally displaced persons (IDPs). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Internally displaced persons (IDPs)
Source
UNICEF
Licence
UNICEF Terms of Use (attribution required)
Coverage
252 places, 3,487 data points, 2009–2025
Last refreshed