Total population by age in Lao People's Democratic Republic
Lao People's Democratic Republic: Total population by age was 23.26 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Total population by age in Lao People's Democratic Republic, 1950–2023
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
The most recent figure for total population by age in Lao People's Democratic Republic is 23.26, measured in 2023. That is the highest value across all 74 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 4.8% on the previous year and up 46.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total population by age in Lao People's Democratic Republic peaked at 23.26 in 2023 and was at its lowest, 2.79, in 1950.
That places Lao People's Democratic Republic 126th out of 234 countries with data for 2023, putting it 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 | 3.27 | 2.79 | 3.99 | 10 |
| 1960s | 4.99 | 4.17 | 5.8 | 10 |
| 1970s | 6.95 | 6.04 | 7.7 | 10 |
| 1980s | 9.09 | 7.94 | 10.19 | 10 |
| 1990s | 11.48 | 10.43 | 12.43 | 10 |
| 2000s | 13.51 | 12.54 | 14.85 | 10 |
| 2010s | 16.79 | 15.13 | 19.25 | 10 |
| 2020s | 21.73 | 20.26 | 23.26 | 4 |
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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 total population by age in Lao People's Democratic Republic?
- Total population by age in Lao People's Democratic Republic was 23.26 in 2023, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest total population by age recorded in Lao People's Democratic Republic?
- The highest recorded value was 23.26 in 2023.
- What is the lowest total population by age recorded in Lao People's Democratic Republic?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.79 in 1950.
- How does Lao People's Democratic Republic rank for total population by age?
- Lao People's Democratic Republic ranks 126th out of 234 countries with data for 2023.
- Is total population by age rising or falling in Lao People's Democratic Republic?
- Over the last ten years it is up 46.0%. 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 UNICEF, published as part of Total population by age (70 years old). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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