Refugee population by country or territory of asylum in Laos
Laos: Refugee population by country or territory of asylum was 80 in 1987. ◆ Volatile
Refugee population by country or territory of asylum in Laos, 1972–1987
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for refugee population by country or territory of asylum in Laos is 80, measured in 1987.
The figure is down 93.3% on the previous year and down 20.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, refugee population by country or territory of asylum in Laos peaked at 10,370 in 1980 and was at its lowest, 70, in 1975.
Laos ranks 146th of 183 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Refugee population by country or territory of asylum in Laos, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1972 | 700 | — |
| 1975 | 70 | -90.0% |
| 1976 | 110 | +57.1% |
| 1977 | 100 | -9.1% |
| 1978 | 120 | +20.0% |
| 1979 | 110 | -8.3% |
| 1980 | 10,370 | +9327.3% |
| 1981 | 3,500 | -66.2% |
| 1982 | 3,500 | +0.0% |
| 1983 | 1,260 | -64.0% |
| 1984 | 1,200 | -4.8% |
| 1987 | 80 | -93.3% |
Laos compared with similar countries
- Laos's 80 is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 8,620, 1% of the median. (43 countries reporting)
- Laos's 80 is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 51.5, 1.6× the median. (24 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 201.67 | 70 | 700 | 6 |
| 1980s | 3,318 | 80 | 10,370 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Laos
- 143 Eritrea 119
- 144 Cuba 115 compare
- 145 Madagascar 87
- 147 Cayman Islands 53
- 148 Guyana 35 compare
- 149 Jamaica 31
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 refugee population by country or territory of asylum in Laos?
- Refugee population by country or territory of asylum in Laos was 80 in 1987, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest refugee population by country or territory of asylum recorded in Laos?
- The highest recorded value was 10,370 in 1980.
- What is the lowest refugee population by country or territory of asylum recorded in Laos?
- The lowest recorded value was 70 in 1975.
- How does Laos rank for refugee population by country or territory of asylum?
- Laos ranks 146th out of 183 countries with data for 1987.
- Is refugee population by country or territory of asylum rising or falling in Laos?
- Over the last ten years it is down 20.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Laos data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Refugee population by country or territory of asylum. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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