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.

Data overview View more

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

Harmful Practices

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
Demographic Dividend: Lao People's Democratic Republic View more

Population Pyramid

Year: 1950
1000 men aged 100+ in 19550 women aged 100+ in 19550 men aged 95-99 in 19550 women aged 95-99 in 1955900 men aged 90-94 in 19550 women aged 90-94 in 19550 men aged 85-89 in 19550 women aged 85-89 in 1955800 men aged 80-84 in 19550 women aged 80-84 in 19558 men aged 75-79 in 195510 women aged 75-79 in 19557010 men aged 70-74 in 195510 women aged 70-74 in 195510 men aged 65-69 in 195515 women aged 65-69 in 19556014 men aged 60-64 in 195515 women aged 60-64 in 195518 men aged 55-59 in 195519 women aged 55-59 in 19555025 men aged 50-54 in 195524 women aged 50-54 in 195533 men aged 45-49 in 195531 women aged 45-49 in 19554039 men aged 40-44 in 195536 women aged 40-44 in 195532 men aged 35-39 in 195531 women aged 35-39 in 19553049 men aged 30-34 in 195549 women aged 30-34 in 195557 men aged 25-29 in 195559 women aged 25-29 in 19552067 men aged 20-24 in 195565 women aged 20-24 in 195570 men aged 15-19 in 195569 women aged 15-19 in 19551071 men aged 10-14 in 195567 women aged 10-14 in 195586 men aged 5-9 in 195581 women aged 5-9 in 19550107 men aged 0-4 in 1955101 women aged 0-4 in 1955age2040608010020406080100
females
males
Population in thousands

Life Expectancy

Life expectancy is 54
020406080100

Total fertility rate

Total fertility rate is 5.06
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Year : 1955 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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