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Laos
7,595,602
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Gabon
2,279,564
Population nowAs of 2026, Laos has a population of about 7,595,602 while Gabon has about 2,279,564 — a difference of 5,316,038 people. Gabon is growing faster (0.9% per year).
| Laos | Metric | Gabon |
|---|---|---|
| 0.9% | Growth rate / yr | 0.9% |
| 17.0 | Birth rate / 1,000 | 17.0 |
| 8.0 | Death rate / 1,000 | 8.0 |
| 32.1 | Density / km² | 8.5 |
| 50.0% | Male % | 50.0% |
| 85.0% | Literacy % | 85.0% |
| 17.0% | Smoking % | 17.0% |
| 53.1 | Life expectancy | 50.1 |