CapitalVientiane

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Lao

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Lao Kip (LAK)

Land Area236,800 km² (91,429 mi²)

Population7,873,046 (2025)

Average Monthly Net Salary (USD)$165

Average Mortgage Rate12.00%

GDP (USD)18,302,970,219 (2025)

National Debt (USD)13,820,000,000 (2024)

Unemployment Rate1.19% (2025)

Armed Forces (active & reserve)130,000

Military Expenditure (% GDP)0.19% (2013)

Fertility Rate2.40 (2024)

Life Expectancy at birth69.2 years (2024)

Population Growth1.32% (2025)

Net Migration-10,645 (2025)