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Population
Surface area
Nominal GDP
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Malaysia’s population is 358% larger than that of Laos, a difference of 27,787,854.
Malaysia’s surface area is 40% larger than that of Laos, a difference of 93,611 km².
Malaysia’s population density is 228% higher than that of Laos, a difference of 74.8 /km².
Malaysia’s nominal GDP is about 25.6× that of Laos, a difference of $405.72 billion.
Malaysia’s GDP per capita is 459% higher than that of Laos, a difference of $9,750.
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Vientiane
Kuala Lumpur
7,769,819
35,557,673
236,800 km²
330,411 km²
32.8 /km²
108 /km²
$16.50 billion · 2024
$422.23 billion · 2024
$2,124 · 2024
$11,874 · 2024
Asia
Asia
South-Eastern Asia
South-Eastern Asia
Lao kip · LAK · ₭
Malaysian ringgit · MYR · RM
Lao, Laotian
Malaysian
+856
+60
.la
.my
LA / LAO
MY / MYS
Asia/Vientiane
Asia/Kuala_Lumpur, Asia/Kuching
ສປປລາວ
Malaysia
| Measure | Laos | Malaysia |
|---|---|---|
| Capital | Vientiane | Kuala Lumpur |
| Population | 7,769,819 | 35,557,673 |
| Surface area | 236,800 km² | 330,411 km² |
| Population density | 32.8 /km² | 108 /km² |
| Nominal GDP | $16.50 billion · 2024 | $422.23 billion · 2024 |
| GDP per capita | $2,124 · 2024 | $11,874 · 2024 |
| Region | Asia | Asia |
| Subregion | South-Eastern Asia | South-Eastern Asia |
| Currency | Lao kip · LAK · ₭ | Malaysian ringgit · MYR · RM |
| Nationality | Lao, Laotian | Malaysian |
| Phone code | +856 | +60 |
| Internet domain | .la | .my |
| ISO codes | LA / LAO | MY / MYS |
| Time zone | Asia/Vientiane | Asia/Kuala_Lumpur, Asia/Kuching |
| Native name | ສປປລາວ | Malaysia |
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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 →Malaysia is a Southeast Asian country located on the Malay Peninsula and the northern third of Borneo. With a population of over 32 million, it is known for its cultural diversity, vibrant cities, and rich natural landscapes.
Full Malaysia profile →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.
The capital of Malaysia is Kuala Lumpur.
Malaysia has a recorded population of approximately 35,557,673 people.
Malaysia covers an area of about 330,411 km².
Malaysia has a population density of roughly 108 /km² (people per square kilometre).
Malaysia has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $422.23 billion as of 2024.
Malaysia has a GDP per capita of approximately $11,874.
Malaysia uses the Malaysian ringgit (MYR), with the symbol RM.
Malaysia is located in South-Eastern Asia, Asia.
People from Malaysia are referred to as Malaysian.
The international dialing code for Malaysia is +60.
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Malaysia is .my.
Malaysia spans 2 time zones including Asia/Kuala_Lumpur, Asia/Kuching.
Malaysia is a Southeast Asian country located on the Malay Peninsula and the northern third of Borneo. With a population of over 32 million, it is known for its cultural diversity, vibrant cities, and rich natural landscapes.