Population
Cambodia is higher
Cambodia records 17,638,801, about 2.27× the other value.
The biggest differences first
Surface area
Laos is higher
Laos records 236,800 km², about 1.31× the other value.
Nominal GDP
Cambodia is higher
Cambodia records $46.35 billion, about 2.81× the other value.
What stands out
Proportional bars and relative differences make the headline numbers easier to read.
Population
🇰🇭 Cambodia17,638,801
🇱🇦 Laos7,769,819
Cambodia’s population is 127% larger than that of Laos, a difference of 9,868,982.
Surface area
🇰🇭 Cambodia181,040 km²
🇱🇦 Laos236,800 km²
Laos’ surface area is 31% larger than that of Cambodia, a difference of 55,760 km².
Population density
🇰🇭 Cambodia97.4 /km²
🇱🇦 Laos32.8 /km²
Cambodia’s population density is 197% higher than that of Laos, a difference of 64.6 /km².
Nominal GDP
🇰🇭 Cambodia$46.35 billion · 2024
🇱🇦 Laos$16.50 billion · 2024
Cambodia’s nominal GDP is 181% larger than that of Laos, a difference of $29.85 billion.
GDP per capita
🇰🇭 Cambodia$2,628 · 2024
🇱🇦 Laos$2,124 · 2024
Cambodia’s GDP per capita is 24% higher than that of Laos, a difference of $504.
Values use the latest available observations in WorldSumma. Economic reporting years are shown when available and can differ by country.
Full side-by-side comparison
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
| 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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Country overviews
AI-assisted profile prose · methodologyAbout Cambodia
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.
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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 →Cambodia & Laos: Frequently Asked Questions
What is the capital of Cambodia?
The capital of Cambodia is Phnom Penh.
What is the population of Cambodia?
Cambodia has a recorded population of approximately 17,638,801 people.
How big is Cambodia?
Cambodia covers an area of about 181,040 km².
What is the population density of Cambodia?
Cambodia has a population density of roughly 97.4 /km² (people per square kilometre).
What is the GDP of Cambodia?
Cambodia has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $46.35 billion as of 2024.
What is the GDP per capita of Cambodia?
Cambodia has a GDP per capita of approximately $2,628.
What currency is used in Cambodia?
Cambodia uses the Cambodian riel (KHR), with the symbol KHR.
Where is Cambodia located?
Cambodia is located in South-Eastern Asia, Asia.
What is the native name of Cambodia?
The native name of Cambodia is Kâmpŭchéa.
What are people from Cambodia called?
People from Cambodia are referred to as Cambodian.
What is the phone calling code for Cambodia?
The international dialing code for Cambodia is +855.
What is the internet domain for Cambodia?
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Cambodia is .kh.
What time zone is Cambodia in?
Cambodia uses the Asia/Phnom_Penh time zone.
What is Cambodia known for?
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.
What is the capital of Laos?
The capital of Laos is Vientiane.
What is the population of Laos?
Laos has a recorded population of approximately 7,769,819 people.
How big is Laos?
Laos covers an area of about 236,800 km².
What is the population density of Laos?
Laos has a population density of roughly 32.8 /km² (people per square kilometre).
What is the GDP of Laos?
Laos has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $16.50 billion as of 2024.
What is the GDP per capita of Laos?
Laos has a GDP per capita of approximately $2,124.
What currency is used in Laos?
Laos uses the Lao kip (LAK), with the symbol ₭.
Where is Laos located?
Laos is located in South-Eastern Asia, Asia.
What is the native name of Laos?
The native name of Laos is ສປປລາວ.
What are people from Laos called?
People from Laos are referred to as Lao, Laotian.
What is the phone calling code for Laos?
The international dialing code for Laos is +856.
What is the internet domain for Laos?
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Laos is .la.
What time zone is Laos in?
Laos uses the Asia/Vientiane time zone.
What is Laos known for?
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.