Net migration in Laos
Laos: Net migration was -10,645 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Net migration in Laos, 1960–2025
Source: World Population Prospects, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Population Division.
Analysis
Laos recorded -10,645 for net migration in 2025.
That represents a change of down 3.5% on the previous year and up 18.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, net migration in Laos peaked at 0 in 1960 and was at its lowest, -40,120, in 2004.
That places Laos 153rd out of 215 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 1970s | -11,980 | -27,208 | 0 | 10 |
| 1980s | -4,459 | -17,339 | 0 | 10 |
| 1990s | -17,093 | -36,632 | -3,100 | 10 |
| 2000s | -31,232 | -40,120 | -24,138 | 10 |
| 2010s | -19,923 | -30,538 | -10,305 | 10 |
| 2020s | -10,258 | -10,645 | -10,003 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Laos
More financial sector data for Laos
- Domestic credit to private sector by banks 20.9% (2010)
- Total reserves in months of imports 2.39 (2024)
- Net domestic credit 15.71 trillion current LCU (2010)
- Net foreign assets 6.26 trillion current LCU (2010)
- Monetary Sector credit to private sector 20.9% (2010)
- Broad money 36.2% (2010)
- Claims on central government, etc. -0.9% (2010)
- Domestic credit to private sector 20.9% (2010)
- Official exchange rate 20,167 LCU per US$, period average (2024)
- Claims on central government 1.5% (2010)
Frequently asked questions
- What is net migration in Laos?
- Net migration in Laos was -10,645 in 2025, according to World Population Prospects, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Population Division.
- What is the highest net migration recorded in Laos?
- The highest recorded value was 0 in 1960.
- What is the lowest net migration recorded in Laos?
- The lowest recorded value was -40,120 in 2004.
- How does Laos rank for net migration?
- Laos ranks 153rd out of 215 countries with data for 2025.
- Is net migration rising or falling in Laos?
- Over the last ten years it is up 18.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Laos data come from?
- The figures come from World Population Prospects, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Population Division, published as part of Net migration. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Net migration is the net total of migrants during the period, that is, the number of immigrants minus the number of emigrants, including both citizens and noncitizens.