Total labor force in the sample, aged 25-64 in Laos
Laos: Total labor force in the sample, aged 25-64 was 2.14 million in 2018. ▲ Rising
Latest (2018)
2.14 million
World rank
67th
of 109 countries
All-time high
2.30 million
in 2012
All-time low
725,829
in 1997
Years of data
5
1997–2018
Total labor force in the sample, aged 25-64 in Laos, 1997–2018
Source: World Bank.
Analysis
The most recent figure for total labor force in the sample, aged 25-64 in Laos is 2.14 million, measured in 2018.
The figure is up 5.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total labor force in the sample, aged 25-64 in Laos peaked at 2.30 million in 2012 and was at its lowest, 725,829, in 1997.
Laos ranks 67th of 109 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Total labor force in the sample, aged 25-64 in Laos, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 725,829 | — |
| 2002 | 1.88 million | +158.4% |
| 2007 | 2.02 million | +7.5% |
| 2012 | 2.30 million | +14.2% |
| 2018 | 2.14 million | -7.3% |
Laos compared with similar countries
- Laos's 2.14 million is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 4.29 million, 50% of the median. (26 countries reporting)
- Laos's 2.14 million is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 28.01 million, 8% of the median. (8 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 725,829 | 725,829 | 725,829 | 1 |
| 2000s | 1.95 million | 1.88 million | 2.02 million | 2 |
| 2010s | 2.22 million | 2.14 million | 2.30 million | 2 |
Countries ranked near Laos
- 64 El Salvador 2.29 million compare
- 65 Finland 2.27 million compare
- 66 Norway 2.26 million compare
- 68 Kyrgyzstan 2.12 million compare
- 69 Nicaragua 2.02 million compare
- 70 Costa Rica 1.94 million compare
More reference data data for Laos
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.6615 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.913 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 1.88 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.3021 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 1.88 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 2.22 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 3.96 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 5.07 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 12.95 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 1.64 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is total labor force in the sample, aged 25-64 in Laos?
- Total labor force in the sample, aged 25-64 in Laos was 2.14 million in 2018, according to the World Bank.
- What is the highest total labor force in the sample, aged 25-64 recorded in Laos?
- The highest recorded value was 2.30 million in 2012.
- What is the lowest total labor force in the sample, aged 25-64 recorded in Laos?
- The lowest recorded value was 725,829 in 1997.
- How does Laos rank for total labor force in the sample, aged 25-64?
- Laos ranks 67th out of 109 countries with data for 2018.
- Is total labor force in the sample, aged 25-64 rising or falling in Laos?
- Over the last ten years it is up 5.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Laos data come from?
- The figures come from the World Bank, published as part of Total labor force in the sample, aged 25-64. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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