# Laos – Provinces, Districts, Towns & Population

> Source: https://wherepedia.org/laos/

Country · South-east Asia 

# Lao People's Democratic Republic

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Laos is a landlocked country in South-east Asia bordered by China, Vietnam, Cambodia, Thailand and Myanmar. It had an estimated **7,631,798 people** in 2024, across 230,405 km². Laos is divided into 18 provinces and 148 districts; each has its own page here.

- 7,631,798people (2024)
- 230,405km²
- 18provinces
- 12,129mapped services

## How many people live in Lao People's Democratic Republic?

Lao People's Democratic Republic had an estimated **7,631,798 people** in 2024. There are 997 women for every 1,000 men. Spread over 230,405 km², that is about **33 people per km²**.

29.9% of people are children under 15 and 4.9% are 65 or older; the median age is about 26 years. For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 53 children and older people.

0–4 ****735,871**

5–9 ****768,585**

10–14 ****776,013**

15–19 ****722,512**

20–24 ****694,416**

25–29 ****678,930**

30–34 ****636,807**

35–39 ****564,020**

40–44 ****480,854**

45–49 ****390,371**

50–54 ****324,294**

55–59 ****269,622**

60–64 ****214,685**

65–69 ****157,949**

70–74 ****100,782**

75–79 ****61,085**

80+ ****55,002**

Source: [Lao Statistics Bureau, Ministry of Planning and Investment / UNFPA Lao PDR via OCHA HDX, population 2024 (COD-PS, CC BY-IGO)](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/cod-ps-lao).

## Provinces of Lao People's Democratic Republic

Province People per km² Area km² Districts Services 

[Savannakhet Province](https://wherepedia.org/laos/savannakhet/) 1,131,675 53 21,303 15 780 

[Vientiane Capital](https://wherepedia.org/laos/vientiane-capital/) 1,028,187 283 3,637 9 3,936 

[Champasack Province](https://wherepedia.org/laos/champasack/) 789,770 53 14,903 10 1,185 

[Vientiane Province](https://wherepedia.org/laos/vientiane/) 484,181 39 12,494 11 1,046 

[Louangphabang Province](https://wherepedia.org/laos/louangphabang/) 479,834 24 19,931 12 1,582 

[Salavan Province](https://wherepedia.org/laos/salavan/) 471,637 47 10,111 8 246 

[Khammouan Province](https://wherepedia.org/laos/khammouan/) 456,178 27 16,747 10 567 

[Xaignabouly Province](https://wherepedia.org/laos/xaignabouly/) 443,480 29 15,493 11 440 

[Oudomxai Province](https://wherepedia.org/laos/oudomxai/) 362,062 30 12,054 7 378 

[Bolikhamxai Province](https://wherepedia.org/laos/bolikhamxai/) 335,180 22 15,393 7 328 

[Houaphan Province](https://wherepedia.org/laos/houaphan/) 317,973 18 17,201 10 160 

[Xiengkhouang Province](https://wherepedia.org/laos/xiengkhouang/) 275,893 21 12,924 7 289 

[Bokeo Province](https://wherepedia.org/laos/bokeo/) 216,031 32 6,782 5 256 

[Louangnamtha Province](https://wherepedia.org/laos/louangnamtha/) 211,607 22 9,467 5 362 

[Phongsaly Province](https://wherepedia.org/laos/phongsaly/) 198,321 13 15,494 7 155 

[Attapeu Province](https://wherepedia.org/laos/attapeu/) 171,593 17 10,234 5 197 

[Sekong Province](https://wherepedia.org/laos/sekong/) 138,871 17 8,282 4 143 

[Xaisomboon Province](https://wherepedia.org/laos/xaisomboon/) 119,325 15 7,956 5 79 

Source: [National Geographic Department (NGD) via OCHA HDX, administrative boundaries (COD-AB, CC BY-IGO)](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/cod-ab-lao); [Lao Statistics Bureau, Ministry of Planning and Investment / UNFPA Lao PDR via OCHA HDX, population 2024 (COD-PS, CC BY-IGO)](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/cod-ps-lao).

## Largest towns in Lao People's Democratic Republic

- Vientiane840,940
- Savannakhet125,760
- Thakhèk90,800
- Pakse77,900
- Ban Khoan65,348
- Xam Nua56,900
- Luang Prabang55,027
- Muang Phônsavan37,507
- Ban Xénô25,135
- Muang Xay25,000
- Vang Vieng25,000
- Muang Sing23,500
- Pakxan21,967
- Ban Laongam21,304
- Sekong20,116

Source: [GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features](https://www.geonames.org/).

Populations as recorded in GeoNames, which may be older than the estimates above.

## Landscape and landmarks of Lao People's Democratic Republic

Named natural and historic features inside Lao People's Democratic Republic, from the GeoNames gazetteer.

### Water

3,069 rivers and streams; 23 lakes; 7 reservoirs and tanks; 5 waterfalls; 3 dams.

- Angkep Nam Ngum
- Ban Khung
- Dak Bi
- Dak Lay
- Dak Pally
- Dak Su
- Houay A
- Houay Ahoung
- Houay Ahông
- Houay Ai
- Houay Ai
- Houay Aka
- Houay Akô
- Houay Alai
- Houay Alai
- Houay Alan
- Houay Alang
- Houay Alang
- Houay Alang
- Houay Alang-Gnai
- Houay Ali
- Houay Alôm
- Houay Amon
- Houay An

…and 3,083 more.

### Coast and islands

90 islands; 19 beaches.

- Don Béng
- Don Chat
- Don Chiang Kham
- Don Chè
- Don Dèng
- Don Dét
- Don Dôn
- Don En
- Don Gnoun
- Don Gnoung
- Don Hi-Gnai
- Don Hi-Noy
- Don Hon
- Don Houat
- Don Hè
- Don Hèt
- Don Kadén
- Don Kam-Noy
- Don Kamphang
- Don Kasék
- Don Khai
- Don Khamao
- Don Khamao
- Don Khao

…and 85 more.

### Hills and mountains

2,446 mountains; 567 hills; 39 peaks; 17 mountain passes.

- Phou Bia · 2,801 m
- Phou Xai Lai Leng · 2,704 m
- Phou Samsoum · 2,619 m
- Phou Xao · 2,585 m
- Phou Nammô · 2,441 m
- Phou Miang · 2,416 m
- Phou Muang-Ngat · 2,390 m
- Phou Nampong · 2,357 m
- Phou Pahôk · 2,357 m
- Phou Pakhè · 2,339 m
- Phou Lèt · 2,328 m
- Phou Samchè · 2,312 m
- Phou Thamtat · 2,295 m
- Phou Phan · 2,281 m
- Rao Co · 2,263 m
- Phou Hôk · 2,258 m
- Phou Xaoheuy · 2,231 m
- Phou Houaxang · 2,215 m
- Phou Phakhao · 2,209 m
- Phou Lénlé · 2,207 m
- Phou Niangsiniao · 2,206 m
- Phou San · 2,167 m
- Phou Xong · 2,123 m
- Phou Hômchong · 2,118 m

…and 3,045 more.

### Forests and nature

107 forests; 2 nature reserves; 1 park.

- Ban Dông Houaybouak
- Dông Boungbouak
- Dông Chouan
- Dông Danhi
- Dông Diao
- Dông Dondèng
- Dông Doué
- Dông Gnang
- Dông Gnang
- Dông Gnangkôm
- Dông Gnao
- Dông Ho
- Dông Houaymaidèng
- Dông Houaythoy
- Dông Hoy
- Dông Kabao
- Dông Kabong
- Dông Kanông
- Dông Kapho
- Dông Katiao
- Dông Kha
- Dông Kha
- Dông Khagnoung
- Dông Kham Boun

…and 86 more.

### History

1 museum; 1 castle.

- Laos National Museum
- Presidential Palace

### Getting around

17 airports; 10 airfields; 1 railway station.

- Attapeu International Airport
- Ban Huoeisay Airport
- Ban Keun
- Ban Muang-Ou-Tai Airfield
- Ban Na Then
- Bokeo International Airport
- Boun Neua Airport
- Dengnôn Longpôt
- Dgn. Hang Ban Namliao
- Dgn. Toumlan
- Khong
- Long Tieng
- Louang Namtha Airport
- Luang Prabang International Airport
- Muang Phonsavan
- Oudomsay Airport
- Pakse International Airport
- Pha Khao
- Ritaville
- Sam Neua Airport
- Saravane
- Savannakhet Airport
- Sayaboury Airport
- Thakhek

…and 4 more.

Source: [GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features](https://www.geonames.org/).

Places of worship are not listed. Elevations are from the GeoNames terrain model and are approximate.

## Hospitals, banks and other services in Lao People's Democratic Republic

Places mapped inside Lao People's Democratic Republic in open map data, by type.

- Hospitals922
- Banks500
- ATMs205
- Petrol pumps1,069
- Hotels3,217
- Shopping malls76
- Schools558
- Colleges and universities201
- Cinemas15
- Pharmacies233
- Restaurants4,945
- Police stations92
- Dental clinics96

Source: [Overture Maps places (CDLA-Permissive-2.0) and © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)](https://overturemaps.org/).

Coverage depends on what has been mapped; contact details are not shown.

## Quick answers

- What is the population of Lao People's Democratic Republic?7,631,798 (2024 estimate)
- What is the median age in Lao People's Democratic Republic?About 26 years (2024 estimate)
- What is the population density of Lao People's Democratic Republic?About 33 people per km²
- What is the largest town in Lao People's Democratic Republic?Vientiane
- How many reservoirs and tanks are in Lao People's Democratic Republic?7 named in GeoNames
- What is the highest point in Lao People's Democratic Republic?Phou Bia (2,801 m, GeoNames elevation model)
- How many hospitals are in Lao People's Democratic Republic?922 mapped
- How many banks are in Lao People's Democratic Republic?500 mapped
- How many ATMs are in Lao People's Democratic Republic?205 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in Lao People's Democratic Republic?1,069 mapped
- How many provinces does Lao People's Democratic Republic have?18