Lao PDR: Population, female
In , Lao PDR's Population, female was 3.87 million.
That's up 1.4% from 2023, the highest value on record.
The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 18,600,712.16 . Lao PDR ranks #103 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #15 of 37.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.TOTL.FE.IN) • Data as of 2024
Trend (2005–2024)
- 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic
Highlights
- Peak
- 3.87M
- Trough
- 2.91M
- 1-year change
- +1.4%
- 5-year change
- +7.4%
- +1.4% / yr
- 10-year change
- +16.1%
- +1.5% / yr
Historical Data — Last 10 Years
| Year | Population, female |
|---|---|
| 3.866M | |
| 3.813M | |
| 3.760M | |
| 3.707M | |
| 3.653M | |
| 3.598M | |
| 3.543M | |
| 3.488M | |
| 3.433M | |
| 3.380M |
About Population, female
Female population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all female residents regardless of legal status or citizenship.
Indicator code: SP.POP.TOTL.FE.IN • Category: Health & Population
Frequently asked questions
- What was Lao PDR's Population, female in 2024?
- In 2024, Lao PDR's Population, female was 3.87 million, according to World Bank Open Data.
- Is Lao PDR's Population, female rising or falling?
- Lao PDR's Population, female rose 1.4% from 2023 to 2024.
- How does Lao PDR rank globally on Population, female?
- In 2024, Lao PDR ranked #103 out of 217 countries reporting Population, female.
- How does Lao PDR's Population, female compare to the world average?
- The global average for Population, female in 2024 was 18.60 million, so Lao PDR is below the world average. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #15 of 37.
- What is Population, female and how is it measured?
- Female population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all female residents regardless of legal status or citizenship.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.TOTL.FE.IN), CC BY 4.0.