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UNFPA Lao People's Democratic Republic

The Lao People's Democratic Republic is a diverse country with more than 49 ethnic groups, many residing in hard-to-reach mountainous areas. The country has a high adolescent birth rate and the highest maternal mortality ratios in the region. Since 1976, UNFPA support has been integral in responding to the needs of women and the growing youth population. With 60 per cent of the country’s 6.25 million people under the age of 25, the focus is now on sexual reproductive health, needs, choices and rights as an entry point to sustainable development.

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Population

Population, by age group, per cent
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    Population aged 0-14
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    Population aged 15-64
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    Population aged 65+

Sexual and reproductive health

Births attended by skilled health personnel, per cent, 2014-2019
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    Births attended by skilled health personnel
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    Births not attended by skilled health personnel

Family Planning

Proportion of demand satisfied with modern methods, women aged 15-49, per cent, 2022
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    Modern method  

Education

Total net enrolment rate, percent

Gender, Rights, and Human Capital

Decision making on sexual and reproductive health and reproductive rights, percent, 2007-2024:
-
Adolescent birth rate per 1,000 girls aged 15-19, 2001-2024:
89
Intimate partner violence, past 12 months, percent, 2018:
8
Decision making on women's own health care, percent, 2007-2024:
-
Decision making on contraceptive use, percent, 2007-2024:
-
Decision making on sexual intercourse, percent, 2007-2024:
-

Harmful Practices

Child marriage by age 18, percent, 2006-2024:
31
Female genital mutilation prevalence among women aged 15-49, percent, 2004-2023:
-
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2023 Humanitarian results achieved for Lao People's Democratic Republic View more
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Number of dignity kits distributed
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UNFPA-assisted safe deliveries
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Adolescent and youth-friendly spaces supported by UNFPA
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Safe spaces supported by UNFPA (includes safe spaces for women, girls and youth)
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Affected population reached with Family Planning services
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Personnel trained on Minimum Initial Service Package for reproductive health
People reached with Dignity Kits in 0 countries
Appeal Country People reached with Dignity Kits
Women reached with sexual and reproductive health services, including antenatal and postnatal care, emergency obstetric and newborn care services in 0 countries
Appeal Country Women reached with sexual and reproductive health services, including antenatal and postnatal care, emergency obstetric and newborn care services
People reached with adolescent sexual and reproductive health services, supplies and information in 0 countries
Appeal Country Women reached with sexual and reproductive health services, including antenatal and postnatal care, emergency obstetric and newborn care services
Safe spaces supported by UNFPA (includes safe spaces for women, girls and youth) in 0 countries
Appeal Country Safe spaces supported by UNFPA (includes safe spaces for women, girls and youth
Health Facilities that provide Emergency Obstetric Care, supported by UNFPA in 0 countries
Appeal Country Health Facilities that provide Emergency Obstetric Care, supported by UNFPA
Personnel trained on various aspects of sexual and reproductive health, including the Minimum Initial Service Package in 0 countries
Appeal Country Personnel trained on various aspects of sexual and reproductive health, including the Minimum Initial Service Package
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Demographic Dividend: Lao People's Democratic Republic View more

Population Pyramid

Year: 1950
1000 men aged 100+ in 19600 women aged 100+ in 19600 men aged 95-99 in 19600 women aged 95-99 in 1960900 men aged 90-94 in 19600 women aged 90-94 in 19600 men aged 85-89 in 19600 women aged 85-89 in 1960800 men aged 80-84 in 19600 women aged 80-84 in 19605 men aged 75-79 in 19605 women aged 75-79 in 1960707 men aged 70-74 in 19609 women aged 70-74 in 196013 men aged 65-69 in 196015 women aged 65-69 in 19606019 men aged 60-64 in 196022 women aged 60-64 in 196027 men aged 55-59 in 196030 women aged 55-59 in 19605035 men aged 50-54 in 196038 women aged 50-54 in 196043 men aged 45-49 in 196047 women aged 45-49 in 19604052 men aged 40-44 in 196055 women aged 40-44 in 196060 men aged 35-39 in 196063 women aged 35-39 in 19603069 men aged 30-34 in 196072 women aged 30-34 in 196077 men aged 25-29 in 196078 women aged 25-29 in 19602089 men aged 20-24 in 196089 women aged 20-24 in 1960101 men aged 15-19 in 1960106 women aged 15-19 in 196010120 men aged 10-14 in 1960128 women aged 10-14 in 1960148 men aged 5-9 in 1960147 women aged 5-9 in 19600177 men aged 0-4 in 1960175 women aged 0-4 in 1960age100200300400100200300400
females
males
Population in thousands

Life Expectancy

Life expectancy is 40
020406080100

Total fertility rate

Total fertility rate is 5.96
02468
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Year : 1960 Note: Years 2017 to 2100 are projected data.
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Source: United Nations, Population Division, World Population Prospects: 2017 Revision
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