Laos

Laos is a communist party-led state, located in South-Eastern Asia. Buddhism is the predominant religion. Its capital is Vientiane. About 7.9 million people live there (2025).

Capital

Vientiane

Population

7,873,046 (2025)

Region

Asia (South-Eastern Asia)

Area

236,800 km²

Demonym

Laotian

Languages

Lao

Form of Government

Communist party-led state

Religion

Buddhism (64.7%)
Non-religious (31.4%)
Christianity (1.7%)

Currency

Lao kip (LAK)

GDP

$18.3B (2025)