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Population
Surface area
Nominal GDP
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Cambodia’s population is 127% larger than that of Laos, a difference of 9,868,982.
Laos’ surface area is 31% larger than that of Cambodia, a difference of 55,760 km².
Cambodia’s population density is 197% higher than that of Laos, a difference of 64.6 /km².
Cambodia’s nominal GDP is 181% larger than that of Laos, a difference of $29.85 billion.
Cambodia’s GDP per capita is 24% higher than that of Laos, a difference of $504.
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Phnom Penh
Vientiane
17,638,801
7,769,819
181,040 km²
236,800 km²
97.4 /km²
32.8 /km²
$46.35 billion · 2024
$16.50 billion · 2024
$2,628 · 2024
$2,124 · 2024
Asia
Asia
South-Eastern Asia
South-Eastern Asia
Cambodian riel · KHR · KHR
Lao kip · LAK · ₭
Cambodian
Lao, Laotian
+855
+856
.kh
.la
KH / KHM
LA / LAO
Asia/Phnom_Penh
Asia/Vientiane
Kâmpŭchéa
ສປປລາວ
| Measure | Cambodia | Laos |
|---|---|---|
| Capital | Phnom Penh | Vientiane |
| Population | 17,638,801 | 7,769,819 |
| Surface area | 181,040 km² | 236,800 km² |
| Population density | 97.4 /km² | 32.8 /km² |
| Nominal GDP | $46.35 billion · 2024 | $16.50 billion · 2024 |
| GDP per capita | $2,628 · 2024 | $2,124 · 2024 |
| Region | Asia | Asia |
| Subregion | South-Eastern Asia | South-Eastern Asia |
| Currency | Cambodian riel · KHR · KHR | Lao kip · LAK · ₭ |
| Nationality | Cambodian | Lao, Laotian |
| Phone code | +855 | +856 |
| Internet domain | .kh | .la |
| ISO codes | KH / KHM | LA / LAO |
| Time zone | Asia/Phnom_Penh | Asia/Vientiane |
| Native name | Kâmpŭchéa | ສປປລາວ |
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Nestled in the heart of Mainland Southeast Asia, Cambodia is a land where ancient stone temples rise beside bustling river towns, offering visitors a vivid glimpse into a culture shaped by centuries of resilience and reverence for the past.
Full Cambodia 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 Cambodia is Phnom Penh.
Cambodia has a recorded population of approximately 17,638,801 people.
Cambodia covers an area of about 181,040 km².
Cambodia has a population density of roughly 97.4 /km² (people per square kilometre).
Cambodia has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $46.35 billion as of 2024.
Cambodia has a GDP per capita of approximately $2,628.
Cambodia uses the Cambodian riel (KHR), with the symbol KHR.
Cambodia is located in South-Eastern Asia, Asia.
The native name of Cambodia is Kâmpŭchéa.
People from Cambodia are referred to as Cambodian.
The international dialing code for Cambodia is +855.
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Cambodia is .kh.
Cambodia uses the Asia/Phnom_Penh time zone.
Nestled in the heart of Mainland Southeast Asia, Cambodia is a land where ancient stone temples rise beside bustling river towns, offering visitors a vivid glimpse into a culture shaped by centuries of resilience and reverence for the past.
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.