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East Asia & Pacific · Country statistics

Lao PDR

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At a glance

Latest published figures · reporting years differ
Population7.87M2025 · peopleGross domestic product$18.3B2025 · current US$GDP per capita$2.32K2025 · current US$ / personLife expectancy at birth69.22024 · yearsInternet use65.6%2024 · % of populationForest area71.5%2023 · % of land area
Adult literacy
75.6%

% of people aged 15+·2023

Published observation

Over time

Full published history
Lao PDR2023 · 75.6%
021.1742.3363.584.661960199320251995: 60.3%2000: 69.6%2001: 68.7%2005: 72.7%2015: 84.7%2017: 73.7%2023: 75.6%

Adult literacy rate is the percentage of people ages 15 and above who can both read and write with understanding a short simple statement about their everyday life.

Country context

Lao PDR in perspective

Region
East Asia & Pacific
Capital
Vientiane
Country code
LAO

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