Laos

Laos has a population of 7.6M as of 2025, according to World Bank data. Life expectancy is 69.0 years.

The capital of Laos is Vientiane. It serves as the country's administrative and political center.

Laos's GDP is $16.5B as of 2025 (World Bank). GDP per capita is $2,123.979. The economy grew at 4.1% in 2025.

The average life expectancy in Laos is 69.0 years (World Bank, 2025), below the global average of 72 years. The infant mortality rate is 35.2 per 1,000 live births.

Laos is located in Asia, specifically in South-Eastern Asia. It is part of the continent of Asia.

Laos covers an area of 236,800 km² (91,429 square miles). The population density is approximately 32.3 people per km².

Laos uses the Lao kip (₭) with currency code LAK.

The official language of Laos is Lao.

Yes, Laos is a member of the United Nations.

Laos's GDP is $16.5B (World Bank, 2025). This places it among Asia's economies by total output.

Laos's GDP per capita is $2,124, which is 81% below the regional average of 11,200 (World Bank, 2025).

Laos's inflation rate is 23.1%, severely elevated at 23.1%, a rate that erodes household purchasing power (World Bank, 2025).

Laos has a population density of 32 people per km², making it sparsely populated.

Life expectancy in Laos is 69.0 years, 3.0 years below the global average of 72 years (World Bank, 2025).

Laos has a total land area of 236,800 km² (91,000 sq miles). This measurement covers the country's total sovereign territory as recorded by international geographic databases.

Laos shares land borders with 5 countries (identified by the ISO 3166-1 alpha-3 codes: MMR, KHM, CHN, THA, VNM). These borders define the country's overland connections to the wider region.

The international calling code for Laos is +856. To call Laos from abroad, dial your country's exit code (00), then 856, followed by the local number (drop the leading 0).

To call Laos from the United States, dial 011 + 856 + the local phone number (without the leading 0). For example: 011-856-20 55 555 555.