Urban vs rural population using at least basic sanitation … unit in Laos
Laos: Urban vs rural population using at least basic sanitation … unit was 0 units per US$ of GDP in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Urban vs rural population using at least basic sanitation, per unit in Laos, 2000–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in units per US$ of GDP.
Analysis
In 2024, urban vs rural population using at least basic sanitation, per unit in Laos stood at 0 units per US$ of GDP.
That represents a change of down 3.8% on the previous year and down 9.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, urban vs rural population using at least basic sanitation, per unit in Laos peaked at 0 units per US$ of GDP in 2002 and was at its lowest, 0 units per US$ of GDP, in 2019.
Laos ranks 42nd of 179 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Urban vs rural population using at least basic sanitation … unit in Laos, year by year
| Year | units per US$ of GDP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | — |
| 2001 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -0.4% |
| 2002 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | +2.4% |
| 2003 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -11.6% |
| 2004 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -13.0% |
| 2005 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -11.9% |
| 2006 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -19.3% |
| 2007 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -16.7% |
| 2008 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -21.1% |
| 2009 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -5.0% |
| 2010 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -16.7% |
| 2011 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -17.1% |
| 2012 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -12.7% |
| 2013 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -13.5% |
| 2014 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -8.3% |
| 2015 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -6.4% |
| 2016 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -7.9% |
| 2017 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -5.3% |
| 2018 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -4.4% |
| 2019 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -1.7% |
| 2020 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | +0.3% |
| 2021 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | +2.4% |
| 2022 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | +22.4% |
| 2023 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -2.2% |
| 2024 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -3.8% |
Laos compared with similar countries
- Laos's 0 units per US$ of GDP is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 0 units per US$ of GDP, 3.1× the median. (44 countries reporting)
- Laos's 0 units per US$ of GDP is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 0 units per US$ of GDP, 2.2× the median. (26 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 0 units per US$ of GDP | 0 units per US$ of GDP | 0 units per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2010s | 0 units per US$ of GDP | 0 units per US$ of GDP | 0 units per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2020s | 0 units per US$ of GDP | 0 units per US$ of GDP | 0 units per US$ of GDP | 5 |
Countries ranked near Laos
- 39 Liberia 0 units per US$ of GDP compare
- 40 Mauritius 0 units per US$ of GDP compare
- 41 Palestine 0 units per US$ of GDP compare
- 43 North Macedonia 0 units per US$ of GDP compare
- 44 Equatorial Guinea 0 units per US$ of GDP compare
- 45 Kyrgyzstan 0 units per US$ of GDP 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 urban vs rural population using at least basic sanitation, per unit in Laos?
- Urban vs rural population using at least basic sanitation, per unit in Laos was 0 units per US$ of GDP in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest urban vs rural population using at least basic sanitation, per unit recorded in Laos?
- The highest recorded value was 0 units per US$ of GDP in 2002.
- What is the lowest urban vs rural population using at least basic sanitation, per unit recorded in Laos?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 units per US$ of GDP in 2019.
- How does Laos rank for urban vs rural population using at least basic sanitation, per unit?
- Laos ranks 42nd out of 179 countries with data for 2024.
- Is urban vs rural population using at least basic sanitation, per unit rising or falling in Laos?
- Over the last ten years it is down 9.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Laos data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Urban vs rural population using at least basic sanitation, per unit of GDP. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
Urban vs rural population using at least basic sanitation divided by GDP (current US$), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.
Urban vs rural population using at least basic sanitation ÷ GDP (current US$)
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- Urban vs rural population using at least basic sanitation Our World in Data
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About this data
Urban vs rural population using at least basic sanitation divided by GDP (current US$), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.