Population
Malaysia is higher
Malaysia records 35,557,673, about 4.58× the other value.
The biggest differences first
Surface area
Malaysia is higher
Malaysia records 330,411 km², about 1.40× the other value.
Nominal GDP
Malaysia is higher
Malaysia records $422.23 billion, about 25.6× the other value.
What stands out
Proportional bars and relative differences make the headline numbers easier to read.
Population
🇱🇦 Laos7,769,819
🇲🇾 Malaysia35,557,673
Malaysia’s population is 358% larger than that of Laos, a difference of 27,787,854.
Surface area
🇱🇦 Laos236,800 km²
🇲🇾 Malaysia330,411 km²
Malaysia’s surface area is 40% larger than that of Laos, a difference of 93,611 km².
Population density
🇱🇦 Laos32.8 /km²
🇲🇾 Malaysia108 /km²
Malaysia’s population density is 228% higher than that of Laos, a difference of 74.8 /km².
Nominal GDP
🇱🇦 Laos$16.50 billion · 2024
🇲🇾 Malaysia$422.23 billion · 2024
Malaysia’s nominal GDP is about 25.6× that of Laos, a difference of $405.72 billion.
GDP per capita
🇱🇦 Laos$2,124 · 2024
🇲🇾 Malaysia$11,874 · 2024
Malaysia’s GDP per capita is 459% higher than that of Laos, a difference of $9,750.
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
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
| 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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Country overviews
AI-assisted profile prose · methodologyAbout Laos
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.
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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 →Laos & Malaysia: Frequently Asked Questions
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.
What is the capital of Malaysia?
The capital of Malaysia is Kuala Lumpur.
What is the population of Malaysia?
Malaysia has a recorded population of approximately 35,557,673 people.
How big is Malaysia?
Malaysia covers an area of about 330,411 km².
What is the population density of Malaysia?
Malaysia has a population density of roughly 108 /km² (people per square kilometre).
What is the GDP of Malaysia?
Malaysia has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $422.23 billion as of 2024.
What is the GDP per capita of Malaysia?
Malaysia has a GDP per capita of approximately $11,874.
What currency is used in Malaysia?
Malaysia uses the Malaysian ringgit (MYR), with the symbol RM.
Where is Malaysia located?
Malaysia is located in South-Eastern Asia, Asia.
What are people from Malaysia called?
People from Malaysia are referred to as Malaysian.
What is the phone calling code for Malaysia?
The international dialing code for Malaysia is +60.
What is the internet domain for Malaysia?
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Malaysia is .my.
What time zone is Malaysia in?
Malaysia spans 2 time zones including Asia/Kuala_Lumpur, Asia/Kuching.
What is Malaysia known for?
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.