Refugees by country of asylum in Lao People's Democratic Republic
Lao People's Democratic Republic: Refugees by country of asylum was 80 people in 1987. ◆ Volatile
Refugees by country of asylum in Lao People's Democratic Republic, 1972–1987
Source: UNHCR (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in people.
Analysis
The most recent figure for refugees by country of asylum in Lao People's Democratic Republic is 80 people, measured in 1987.
The figure is down 93.3% on the previous year and down 20.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, refugees by country of asylum in Lao People's Democratic Republic peaked at 10,370 people in 1980 and was at its lowest, 70 people, in 1975.
Lao People's Democratic Republic ranks 148th 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.
Refugees by country of asylum in Lao People's Democratic Republic, year by year
| Year | people | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1972 | 700 people | — |
| 1975 | 70 people | -90.0% |
| 1976 | 110 people | +57.1% |
| 1977 | 100 people | -9.1% |
| 1978 | 120 people | +20.0% |
| 1979 | 110 people | -8.3% |
| 1980 | 10,370 people | +9327.3% |
| 1981 | 3,500 people | -66.2% |
| 1982 | 3,500 people | +0.0% |
| 1983 | 1,260 people | -64.0% |
| 1984 | 1,200 people | -4.8% |
| 1987 | 80 people | -93.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 201.67 people | 70 people | 700 people | 6 |
| 1980s | 3,318 people | 80 people | 10,370 people | 6 |
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More population data for Lao People's Democratic Republic
- 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)
- World population growth -0.5% (2100)
- Population density 40.11 people per km² (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 438,726 people (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is refugees by country of asylum in Lao People's Democratic Republic?
- Refugees by country of asylum in Lao People's Democratic Republic was 80 people in 1987, according to UNHCR (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest refugees by country of asylum recorded in Lao People's Democratic Republic?
- The highest recorded value was 10,370 people in 1980.
- What is the lowest refugees by country of asylum recorded in Lao People's Democratic Republic?
- The lowest recorded value was 70 people in 1975.
- How does Lao People's Democratic Republic rank for refugees by country of asylum?
- Lao People's Democratic Republic ranks 148th out of 183 countries with data for 1987.
- Is refugees by country of asylum rising or falling in Lao People's Democratic Republic?
- Over the last ten years it is down 20.0%. 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 UNHCR (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Refugees by country of asylum. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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People who fled their country of origin and are in need of international protection. Refugees are those who have already been granted asylum status in the country they moved to. This includes all refugees who live in this country, not just those who arrived that year.