Population
Vietnam is higher
Vietnam records 100,987,686, about 13.0× the other value.
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Surface area
Vietnam is higher
Vietnam records 331,338 km², about 1.40× the other value.
Nominal GDP
Vietnam is higher
Vietnam records $476.39 billion, about 28.9× the other value.
What stands out
Proportional bars and relative differences make the headline numbers easier to read.
Population
🇱🇦 Laos7,769,819
🇻🇳 Vietnam100,987,686
Vietnam’s population is about 13.0× that of Laos, a difference of 93,217,867.
Surface area
🇱🇦 Laos236,800 km²
🇻🇳 Vietnam331,338 km²
Vietnam’s surface area is 40% larger than that of Laos, a difference of 94,538 km².
Population density
🇱🇦 Laos32.8 /km²
🇻🇳 Vietnam305 /km²
Vietnam’s population density is 829% higher than that of Laos, a difference of 272 /km².
Nominal GDP
🇱🇦 Laos$16.50 billion · 2024
🇻🇳 Vietnam$476.39 billion · 2024
Vietnam’s nominal GDP is about 28.9× that of Laos, a difference of $459.89 billion.
GDP per capita
🇱🇦 Laos$2,124 · 2024
🇻🇳 Vietnam$4,717 · 2024
Vietnam’s GDP per capita is 122% higher than that of Laos, a difference of $2,593.
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
Hanoi
Population
7,769,819
100,987,686
Surface area
236,800 km²
331,338 km²
Population density
32.8 /km²
305 /km²
Nominal GDP
$16.50 billion · 2024
$476.39 billion · 2024
GDP per capita
$2,124 · 2024
$4,717 · 2024
Region
Asia
Asia
Subregion
South-Eastern Asia
South-Eastern Asia
Currency
Lao kip · LAK · ₭
Vietnamese đồng · VND · ₫
Nationality
Lao, Laotian
Vietnamese
Phone code
+856
+84
Internet domain
.la
.vn
ISO codes
LA / LAO
VN / VNM
Time zone
Asia/Vientiane
Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Native name
ສປປລາວ
Việt Nam
| Measure | Laos | Vietnam |
|---|---|---|
| Capital | Vientiane | Hanoi |
| Population | 7,769,819 | 100,987,686 |
| Surface area | 236,800 km² | 331,338 km² |
| Population density | 32.8 /km² | 305 /km² |
| Nominal GDP | $16.50 billion · 2024 | $476.39 billion · 2024 |
| GDP per capita | $2,124 · 2024 | $4,717 · 2024 |
| Region | Asia | Asia |
| Subregion | South-Eastern Asia | South-Eastern Asia |
| Currency | Lao kip · LAK · ₭ | Vietnamese đồng · VND · ₫ |
| Nationality | Lao, Laotian | Vietnamese |
| Phone code | +856 | +84 |
| Internet domain | .la | .vn |
| ISO codes | LA / LAO | VN / VNM |
| Time zone | Asia/Vientiane | Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh |
| Native name | ສປປລາວ | Việt Nam |
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Country overviews
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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.
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Vietnam, a slender S‑shaped nation stretching along Southeast Asia’s eastern seaboard, enchants visitors with its blend of dramatic landscapes, bustling cities, and centuries‑old traditions.
Full Vietnam profile →Laos & Vietnam: 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 Vietnam?
The capital of Vietnam is Hanoi.
What is the population of Vietnam?
Vietnam has a recorded population of approximately 100,987,686 people.
How big is Vietnam?
Vietnam covers an area of about 331,338 km².
What is the population density of Vietnam?
Vietnam has a population density of roughly 305 /km² (people per square kilometre).
What is the GDP of Vietnam?
Vietnam has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $476.39 billion as of 2024.
What is the GDP per capita of Vietnam?
Vietnam has a GDP per capita of approximately $4,717.
What currency is used in Vietnam?
Vietnam uses the Vietnamese đồng (VND), with the symbol ₫.
Where is Vietnam located?
Vietnam is located in South-Eastern Asia, Asia.
What is the native name of Vietnam?
The native name of Vietnam is Việt Nam.
What are people from Vietnam called?
People from Vietnam are referred to as Vietnamese.
What is the phone calling code for Vietnam?
The international dialing code for Vietnam is +84.
What is the internet domain for Vietnam?
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Vietnam is .vn.
What time zone is Vietnam in?
Vietnam uses the Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh time zone.
What is Vietnam known for?
Vietnam, a slender S‑shaped nation stretching along Southeast Asia’s eastern seaboard, enchants visitors with its blend of dramatic landscapes, bustling cities, and centuries‑old traditions.