Laos' Population Reaches 7.55 Million, Working-Age Group at 65%, Signaling Economic Opportunity
The Lao government has released the results of the 2025 Population and Housing Census, estimating the total population at 7.55 million. The significant increase in the working-age population to 65% is viewed as a window of opportunity for economic growth, with the government planning to utilize this data for development plans and policy-making.
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