Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, annual growth rate in Lao People's Democratic Republic
Lao People's Democratic Republic: Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, annual growth rate was 1.48 % change on previous year in 2050. ▼ Falling
Latest (2050)
1.48 % change on previous year
Change on year
down 3.0%
World rank
8th
of 21 countries
All-time high
7.2 % change on previous year
in 1996
All-time low
1.48 % change on previous year
in 2050
Years of data
100
1951–2050
Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, annual growth rate in Lao People's Democratic Republic, 1951–2050
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 2050, population - est. & proj. — urban population, annual growth rate in Lao People's Democratic Republic stood at 1.48 % change on previous year. That is the lowest value across all 100 years on record.
That represents a change of down 3.0% on the previous year and down 25.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, population - est. & proj. — urban population, annual growth rate in Lao People's Democratic Republic peaked at 7.2 % change on previous year in 1996 and was at its lowest, 1.48 % change on previous year, in 2050.
That places Lao People's Democratic Republic 8th out of 21 countries with data for 2050, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 100 years of available data.
Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, annual growth rate in Lao People's Democratic Republic, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1951 | 3.35 % change on previous year | — |
| 1952 | 3.33 % change on previous year | -0.6% |
| 1953 | 3.31 % change on previous year | -0.6% |
| 1954 | 3.3 % change on previous year | -0.4% |
| 1955 | 3.29 % change on previous year | -0.3% |
| 1956 | 3.28 % change on previous year | -0.2% |
| 1957 | 3.28 % change on previous year | -0.2% |
| 1958 | 3.28 % change on previous year | -0.0% |
| 1959 | 3.28 % change on previous year | +0.0% |
| 1960 | 3.28 % change on previous year | +0.1% |
| 1961 | 3.28 % change on previous year | +0.1% |
| 1962 | 3.29 % change on previous year | +0.3% |
| 1963 | 3.3 % change on previous year | +0.3% |
| 1964 | 3.32 % change on previous year | +0.5% |
| 1965 | 3.33 % change on previous year | +0.4% |
| 1966 | 3.33 % change on previous year | -0.2% |
| 1967 | 5.93 % change on previous year | +78.3% |
| 1968 | 5.95 % change on previous year | +0.5% |
| 1969 | 6.02 % change on previous year | +1.1% |
| 1970 | 6.13 % change on previous year | +1.7% |
| 1971 | 6.27 % change on previous year | +2.4% |
| 1972 | 6.36 % change on previous year | +1.5% |
| 1973 | 5.77 % change on previous year | -9.3% |
| 1974 | 4.77 % change on previous year | -17.4% |
| 1975 | 4.33 % change on previous year | -9.3% |
| 1976 | 3.84 % change on previous year | -11.3% |
| 1977 | 3.46 % change on previous year | -10.0% |
| 1978 | 3.31 % change on previous year | -4.2% |
| 1979 | 3.47 % change on previous year | +4.8% |
| 1980 | 3.84 % change on previous year | +10.8% |
| 1981 | 4.26 % change on previous year | +10.8% |
| 1982 | 4.6 % change on previous year | +8.1% |
| 1983 | 4.87 % change on previous year | +5.7% |
| 1984 | 5.02 % change on previous year | +3.1% |
| 1985 | 5.11 % change on previous year | +1.8% |
| 1986 | 5.22 % change on previous year | +2.2% |
| 1987 | 5.27 % change on previous year | +0.8% |
| 1988 | 5.28 % change on previous year | +0.3% |
| 1989 | 5.25 % change on previous year | -0.5% |
| 1990 | 5.21 % change on previous year | -0.8% |
| 1991 | 5.15 % change on previous year | -1.1% |
| 1992 | 5.08 % change on previous year | -1.4% |
| 1993 | 4.96 % change on previous year | -2.5% |
| 1994 | 4.79 % change on previous year | -3.3% |
| 1995 | 5.54 % change on previous year | +15.5% |
| 1996 | 7.2 % change on previous year | +30.0% |
| 1997 | 6.96 % change on previous year | -3.4% |
| 1998 | 6.76 % change on previous year | -2.8% |
| 1999 | 6.59 % change on previous year | -2.5% |
| 2000 | 6.46 % change on previous year | -2.0% |
| 2001 | 6.3 % change on previous year | -2.5% |
| 2002 | 6.16 % change on previous year | -2.1% |
| 2003 | 6.07 % change on previous year | -1.6% |
| 2004 | 6.03 % change on previous year | -0.6% |
| 2005 | 5.23 % change on previous year | -13.3% |
| 2006 | 3.76 % change on previous year | -28.2% |
| 2007 | 3.8 % change on previous year | +1.2% |
| 2008 | 3.79 % change on previous year | -0.3% |
| 2009 | 3.7 % change on previous year | -2.5% |
| 2010 | 3.56 % change on previous year | -3.6% |
| 2011 | 3.41 % change on previous year | -4.4% |
| 2012 | 3.28 % change on previous year | -3.6% |
| 2013 | 3.21 % change on previous year | -2.3% |
| 2014 | 3.22 % change on previous year | +0.3% |
| 2015 | 3.27 % change on previous year | +1.7% |
| 2016 | 3.34 % change on previous year | +2.1% |
| 2017 | 3.38 % change on previous year | +1.2% |
| 2018 | 3.38 % change on previous year | +0.2% |
| 2019 | 3.34 % change on previous year | -1.3% |
| 2020 | 3.26 % change on previous year | -2.4% |
| 2021 | 3.17 % change on previous year | -2.6% |
| 2022 | 3.1 % change on previous year | -2.4% |
| 2023 | 3.02 % change on previous year | -2.3% |
| 2024 | 2.96 % change on previous year | -2.1% |
| 2025 | 2.9 % change on previous year | -2.0% |
| 2026 | 2.84 % change on previous year | -2.0% |
| 2027 | 2.78 % change on previous year | -2.2% |
| 2028 | 2.72 % change on previous year | -2.2% |
| 2029 | 2.66 % change on previous year | -2.3% |
| 2030 | 2.6 % change on previous year | -2.3% |
| 2031 | 2.53 % change on previous year | -2.4% |
| 2032 | 2.47 % change on previous year | -2.4% |
| 2033 | 2.41 % change on previous year | -2.5% |
| 2034 | 2.35 % change on previous year | -2.5% |
| 2035 | 2.29 % change on previous year | -2.6% |
| 2036 | 2.23 % change on previous year | -2.7% |
| 2037 | 2.16 % change on previous year | -2.8% |
| 2038 | 2.1 % change on previous year | -2.9% |
| 2039 | 2.04 % change on previous year | -3.1% |
| 2040 | 1.97 % change on previous year | -3.2% |
| 2041 | 1.9 % change on previous year | -3.6% |
| 2042 | 1.86 % change on previous year | -2.3% |
| 2043 | 1.81 % change on previous year | -2.6% |
| 2044 | 1.76 % change on previous year | -2.7% |
| 2045 | 1.71 % change on previous year | -2.8% |
| 2046 | 1.66 % change on previous year | -2.8% |
| 2047 | 1.62 % change on previous year | -2.9% |
| 2048 | 1.57 % change on previous year | -2.9% |
| 2049 | 1.52 % change on previous year | -2.9% |
| 2050 | 1.48 % change on previous year | -3.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 3.3 % change on previous year | 3.28 % change on previous year | 3.35 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1960s | 4.1 % change on previous year | 3.28 % change on previous year | 6.02 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1970s | 4.77 % change on previous year | 3.31 % change on previous year | 6.36 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1980s | 4.87 % change on previous year | 3.84 % change on previous year | 5.28 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 5.82 % change on previous year | 4.79 % change on previous year | 7.2 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 5.13 % change on previous year | 3.7 % change on previous year | 6.46 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 3.34 % change on previous year | 3.21 % change on previous year | 3.56 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.94 % change on previous year | 2.66 % change on previous year | 3.26 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2030s | 2.32 % change on previous year | 2.04 % change on previous year | 2.6 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2040s | 1.74 % change on previous year | 1.52 % change on previous year | 1.97 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2050s | 1.48 % change on previous year | 1.48 % change on previous year | 1.48 % change on previous year | 1 |
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- 6 Timor-Leste 2.55 % change on previous year compare
- 7 Chad 3.72 % change on previous year compare
- 7 Micronesia (Federated States of) 1.51 % change on previous year compare
- 8 South Sudan 3.59 % change on previous year compare
- 9 Papua New Guinea 3.49 % change on previous year compare
- 9 Syrian Arab Republic 1.47 % change on previous year compare
- 10 Burkina Faso 3.33 % change on previous year compare
- 10 Viet Nam 1.29 % change on previous year compare
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More work & labour data for Lao People's Democratic Republic
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 9,256 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male 4,607 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 4,649 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 4,061 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population 5,102 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population, annual growth rate -1.03 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female, annual growth -0.5248 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth -0.4832 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, annual -0.5042 % change on previous year (2100)
- Unemployment rate, by sex and age - 13th ICLS 1.2% (2022)
Frequently asked questions
- What is population - est. & proj. — urban population, annual growth rate in Lao People's Democratic Republic?
- Population - est. & proj. — urban population, annual growth rate in Lao People's Democratic Republic was 1.48 % change on previous year in 2050, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest population - est. & proj. — urban population, annual growth rate recorded in Lao People's Democratic Republic?
- The highest recorded value was 7.2 % change on previous year in 1996.
- What is the lowest population - est. & proj. — urban population, annual growth rate recorded in Lao People's Democratic Republic?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.48 % change on previous year in 2050.
- How does Lao People's Democratic Republic rank for population - est. & proj. — urban population, annual growth rate?
- Lao People's Democratic Republic ranks 8th out of 21 countries with data for 2050.
- Is population - est. & proj. — urban population, annual growth rate rising or falling in Lao People's Democratic Republic?
- Over the last ten years it is down 25.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Lao People's Democratic Republic data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
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- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
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The year-on-year percentage change in Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.