Population
Thailand is higher
Thailand records 71,668,011, about 9.22× the other value.
The biggest differences first
Surface area
Thailand is higher
Thailand records 513,115 km², about 2.17× the other value.
Nominal GDP
Thailand is higher
Thailand records $526.52 billion, about 31.9× the other value.
What stands out
Proportional bars and relative differences make the headline numbers easier to read.
Population
🇱🇦 Laos7,769,819
🇹🇭 Thailand71,668,011
Thailand’s population is 822% larger than that of Laos, a difference of 63,898,192.
Surface area
🇱🇦 Laos236,800 km²
🇹🇭 Thailand513,115 km²
Thailand’s surface area is 117% larger than that of Laos, a difference of 276,315 km².
Population density
🇱🇦 Laos32.8 /km²
🇹🇭 Thailand140 /km²
Thailand’s population density is 326% higher than that of Laos, a difference of 107 /km².
Nominal GDP
🇱🇦 Laos$16.50 billion · 2024
🇹🇭 Thailand$526.52 billion · 2024
Thailand’s nominal GDP is about 31.9× that of Laos, a difference of $510.01 billion.
GDP per capita
🇱🇦 Laos$2,124 · 2024
🇹🇭 Thailand$7,347 · 2024
Thailand’s GDP per capita is 246% higher than that of Laos, a difference of $5,223.
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
Bangkok
Population
7,769,819
71,668,011
Surface area
236,800 km²
513,115 km²
Population density
32.8 /km²
140 /km²
Nominal GDP
$16.50 billion · 2024
$526.52 billion · 2024
GDP per capita
$2,124 · 2024
$7,347 · 2024
Region
Asia
Asia
Subregion
South-Eastern Asia
South-Eastern Asia
Currency
Lao kip · LAK · ₭
Thai baht · THB · ฿
Nationality
Lao, Laotian
Thai
Phone code
+856
+66
Internet domain
.la
.th
ISO codes
LA / LAO
TH / THA
Time zone
Asia/Vientiane
Asia/Bangkok
Native name
ສປປລາວ
ประเทศไทย
| Measure | Laos | Thailand |
|---|---|---|
| Capital | Vientiane | Bangkok |
| Population | 7,769,819 | 71,668,011 |
| Surface area | 236,800 km² | 513,115 km² |
| Population density | 32.8 /km² | 140 /km² |
| Nominal GDP | $16.50 billion · 2024 | $526.52 billion · 2024 |
| GDP per capita | $2,124 · 2024 | $7,347 · 2024 |
| Region | Asia | Asia |
| Subregion | South-Eastern Asia | South-Eastern Asia |
| Currency | Lao kip · LAK · ₭ | Thai baht · THB · ฿ |
| Nationality | Lao, Laotian | Thai |
| Phone code | +856 | +66 |
| Internet domain | .la | .th |
| ISO codes | LA / LAO | TH / THA |
| Time zone | Asia/Vientiane | Asia/Bangkok |
| Native name | ສປປລາວ | ประเทศไทย |
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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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Thailand, officially the Kingdom of Thailand, is a country in Southeast Asia known for its vibrant culture, tropical climate, and rich history.
Full Thailand profile →Laos & Thailand: 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 Thailand?
The capital of Thailand is Bangkok.
What is the population of Thailand?
Thailand has a recorded population of approximately 71,668,011 people.
How big is Thailand?
Thailand covers an area of about 513,115 km².
What is the population density of Thailand?
Thailand has a population density of roughly 140 /km² (people per square kilometre).
What is the GDP of Thailand?
Thailand has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $526.52 billion as of 2024.
What is the GDP per capita of Thailand?
Thailand has a GDP per capita of approximately $7,347.
What currency is used in Thailand?
Thailand uses the Thai baht (THB), with the symbol ฿.
Where is Thailand located?
Thailand is located in South-Eastern Asia, Asia.
What is the native name of Thailand?
The native name of Thailand is ประเทศไทย.
What are people from Thailand called?
People from Thailand are referred to as Thai.
What is the phone calling code for Thailand?
The international dialing code for Thailand is +66.
What is the internet domain for Thailand?
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Thailand is .th.
What time zone is Thailand in?
Thailand uses the Asia/Bangkok time zone.
What is Thailand known for?
Thailand, officially the Kingdom of Thailand, is a country in Southeast Asia known for its vibrant culture, tropical climate, and rich history.