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Population
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Nominal GDP
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Laos’ population is about 16.8× that of Brunei, a difference of 7,307,098.
Laos’ surface area is about 41.0× that of Brunei, a difference of 231,030 km².
Brunei’s population density is 144% higher than that of Laos, a difference of 47.4 /km².
Laos’ nominal GDP is 7.6% larger than that of Brunei, a difference of $1.16 billion.
Brunei’s GDP per capita is about 15.6× that of Laos, a difference of $31,029.
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Bandar Seri Begawan
Vientiane
462,721
7,769,819
5,770 km²
236,800 km²
80.2 /km²
32.8 /km²
$15.34 billion · 2024
$16.50 billion · 2024
$33,153 · 2024
$2,124 · 2024
Asia
Asia
South-Eastern Asia
South-Eastern Asia
Brunei dollar · BND · B$
Lao kip · LAK · ₭
Bruneian
Lao, Laotian
+673
+856
.bn
.la
BN / BRN
LA / LAO
Asia/Brunei
Asia/Vientiane
Negara Brunei Darussalam
ສປປລາວ
| Measure | Brunei | Laos |
|---|---|---|
| Capital | Bandar Seri Begawan | Vientiane |
| Population | 462,721 | 7,769,819 |
| Surface area | 5,770 km² | 236,800 km² |
| Population density | 80.2 /km² | 32.8 /km² |
| Nominal GDP | $15.34 billion · 2024 | $16.50 billion · 2024 |
| GDP per capita | $33,153 · 2024 | $2,124 · 2024 |
| Region | Asia | Asia |
| Subregion | South-Eastern Asia | South-Eastern Asia |
| Currency | Brunei dollar · BND · B$ | Lao kip · LAK · ₭ |
| Nationality | Bruneian | Lao, Laotian |
| Phone code | +673 | +856 |
| Internet domain | .bn | .la |
| ISO codes | BN / BRN | LA / LAO |
| Time zone | Asia/Brunei | Asia/Vientiane |
| Native name | Negara Brunei Darussalam | ສປປລາວ |
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Nestled on the northern coast of Borneo, Brunei Darussalam is a small yet affluent sultanate famed for its pristine rainforests, opulent mosques, and a deep-rooted blend of Malay tradition and modern prosperity.
Full Brunei profile →Laos, officially the Lao People's Democratic Republic, is a landlocked nation in Southeast Asia known for its mountainous terrain, rich cultural heritage, and Buddhist traditions.
Full Laos profile →The capital of Brunei is Bandar Seri Begawan.
Brunei has a recorded population of approximately 462,721 people.
Brunei covers an area of about 5,770 km².
Brunei has a population density of roughly 80.2 /km² (people per square kilometre).
Brunei has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $15.34 billion as of 2024.
Brunei has a GDP per capita of approximately $33,153.
Brunei uses the Brunei dollar (BND), with the symbol B$.
Brunei is located in South-Eastern Asia, Asia.
The native name of Brunei is Negara Brunei Darussalam.
People from Brunei are referred to as Bruneian.
The international dialing code for Brunei is +673.
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Brunei is .bn.
Brunei uses the Asia/Brunei time zone.
Nestled on the northern coast of Borneo, Brunei Darussalam is a small yet affluent sultanate famed for its pristine rainforests, opulent mosques, and a deep-rooted blend of Malay tradition and modern prosperity.
The capital of Laos is Vientiane.
Laos has a recorded population of approximately 7,769,819 people.
Laos covers an area of about 236,800 km².
Laos has a population density of roughly 32.8 /km² (people per square kilometre).
Laos has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $16.50 billion as of 2024.
Laos has a GDP per capita of approximately $2,124.
Laos uses the Lao kip (LAK), with the symbol ₭.
Laos is located in South-Eastern Asia, Asia.
The native name of Laos is ສປປລາວ.
People from Laos are referred to as Lao, Laotian.
The international dialing code for Laos is +856.
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Laos is .la.
Laos uses the Asia/Vientiane time zone.
Laos, officially the Lao People's Democratic Republic, is a landlocked nation in Southeast Asia known for its mountainous terrain, rich cultural heritage, and Buddhist traditions.