As of 2026, Laos has a total population of 7,974,017, ranking as the 103rd most populous nation in the world.As of 2026, the largest ethnicity in Laos is Lao (53.2%) , followed by Other (11.6%) .As of 2026, Buddhist is the largest religion in Laos, comprising 64.7% of the population.
Laotian children, wearing traditional Lantan tribe clothes, during classes in a primary school in Lantan village in Northern LaosAmazon 🌺 Bookshop.orgAmazon Bookshop.org
Amazon Bookshop.orgA young man in hill-tribe clothing stands and talks to an elephant.Vientiane, Laos – April 10, 2011: Pha That Luang, or the Great Stupa in Vientiane, is Laos’ most sacred monument and national symbol, featuring a 44-meter tall structure covered in gold leaf.
Nam Xay viewpoint in Vang Vieng, Laos, provides a stunning panoramic view of lush karst mountains and valleys, ideal for adventurers seeking natural beautyContrast between hoistory/culture and nature in the lower cave (Tham Tring) of the Pak Ou Caves at the confluence of the Ou and Mekong rivers, Luang Prabang, Laos
