Share of population living in the capital city in Laos
Laos: Share of population living in the capital city was 2.52 in 2020. ▬ Flat
Latest (2020)
2.52
World rank
159th
of 170 countries
All-time high
5.47
in 2005
All-time low
2.52
in 2020
Years of data
14
1955–2020
Share of population living in the capital city in Laos, 1955–2020
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for share of population living in the capital city in Laos is 2.52, measured in 2020. That is the lowest value across all 14 years on record.
The figure is down 42.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of population living in the capital city in Laos peaked at 5.47 in 2005 and was at its lowest, 2.52, in 2020.
That places Laos 159th out of 170 countries with data for 2020, putting it in the bottom quarter.
Share of population living in the capital city in Laos, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1955 | 2.87 | — |
| 1960 | 3.57 | +24.3% |
| 1965 | 4.44 | +24.3% |
| 1970 | 4.85 | +9.3% |
| 1975 | 4.97 | +2.5% |
| 1980 | 4.67 | -6.1% |
| 1985 | 4.31 | -7.7% |
| 1990 | 4.4 | +2.2% |
| 1995 | 4.11 | -6.6% |
| 2000 | 4.89 | +19.0% |
| 2005 | 5.47 | +12.0% |
| 2010 | 4.4 | -19.6% |
| 2015 | 3.61 | -18.1% |
| 2020 | 2.52 | -30.3% |
Laos compared with similar countries
- Laos's 2.52 is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 15.68, 16% of the median. (41 countries reporting)
- Laos's 2.52 is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 22.75, 11% of the median. (20 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 2.87 | 2.87 | 2.87 | 1 |
| 1960s | 4 | 3.57 | 4.44 | 2 |
| 1970s | 4.91 | 4.85 | 4.97 | 2 |
| 1980s | 4.49 | 4.31 | 4.67 | 2 |
| 1990s | 4.26 | 4.11 | 4.4 | 2 |
| 2000s | 5.18 | 4.89 | 5.47 | 2 |
| 2010s | 4.01 | 3.61 | 4.4 | 2 |
| 2020s | 2.52 | 2.52 | 2.52 | 1 |
Countries ranked near Laos
- 156 South Sudan 3.18 compare
- 157 New Zealand 2.9 compare
- 158 South Africa 2.83 compare
- 160 Switzerland 2.27 compare
- 161 India 2.07 compare
- 162 Pakistan 1.92 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 share of population living in the capital city in Laos?
- Share of population living in the capital city in Laos was 2.52 in 2020, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest share of population living in the capital city recorded in Laos?
- The highest recorded value was 5.47 in 2005.
- What is the lowest share of population living in the capital city recorded in Laos?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.52 in 2020.
- How does Laos rank for share of population living in the capital city?
- Laos ranks 159th out of 170 countries with data for 2020.
- Is share of population living in the capital city rising or falling in Laos?
- Over the last ten years it is down 42.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Laos data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Share of population living in the capital city. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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