Natural population growth, annual growth rate in Lao People's Democratic Republic
Lao People's Democratic Republic: Natural population growth, annual growth rate was -2.45 % change on previous year in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Natural population growth, annual growth rate in Lao People's Democratic Republic, 1951–2023
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
Lao People's Democratic Republic recorded -2.45 % change on previous year for natural population growth, annual growth rate in 2023.
The figure is down 742.5% on the previous year and up 5.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, natural population growth, annual growth rate in Lao People's Democratic Republic peaked at 3.38 % change on previous year in 1974 and was at its lowest, -4.51 % change on previous year, in 2005.
Lao People's Democratic Republic ranks 159th of 236 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | -0.8455 % change on previous year | -2.65 % change on previous year | 0.0918 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1960s | 0.5411 % change on previous year | -2.61 % change on previous year | 2.24 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1970s | 0.836 % change on previous year | -0.85 % change on previous year | 3.38 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1980s | 1.19 % change on previous year | 0.1763 % change on previous year | 2.42 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | -1.89 % change on previous year | -3.86 % change on previous year | 0.6094 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | -1.94 % change on previous year | -4.51 % change on previous year | -0.3922 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | -1.66 % change on previous year | -2.8 % change on previous year | -0.5099 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | -2.34 % change on previous year | -4.16 % change on previous year | -0.2908 % change on previous year | 4 |
Countries ranked near Lao People's Democratic Republic
- 156 Vanuatu -2.29 % change on previous year compare
- 157 India -2.31 % change on previous year compare
- 158 Myanmar -2.44 % change on previous year compare
- 160 El Salvador -2.62 % change on previous year compare
- 161 Nepal -2.72 % change on previous year compare
- 162 Kazakhstan -2.88 % change on previous year compare
More population data for Lao People's Democratic Republic
- 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)
- Population growth rate by level of development -0.511 (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 1.13 % change on previous year (2030)
- Fertility and wanted fertility, annual growth rate -0.9913 % change on previous year (2024)
- Refugee population by country or territory of asylum, gaps filled 80 (1987)
Frequently asked questions
- What is natural population growth, annual growth rate in Lao People's Democratic Republic?
- Natural population growth, annual growth rate in Lao People's Democratic Republic was -2.45 % change on previous year in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest natural population growth, annual growth rate recorded in Lao People's Democratic Republic?
- The highest recorded value was 3.38 % change on previous year in 1974.
- What is the lowest natural population growth, annual growth rate recorded in Lao People's Democratic Republic?
- The lowest recorded value was -4.51 % change on previous year in 2005.
- How does Lao People's Democratic Republic rank for natural population growth, annual growth rate?
- Lao People's Democratic Republic ranks 159th out of 236 countries with data for 2023.
- Is natural population growth, annual growth rate rising or falling in Lao People's Democratic Republic?
- Over the last ten years it is up 5.8%. 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 Statizoid (derived), published as part of Natural population growth, annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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The year-on-year percentage change in Natural population growth. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
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The year-on-year percentage change in Natural population growth. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.