Turkmenistan vs Laos: What the Numbers Mean

Turkmenistan has a population of 7,618,847 and is growing at 0.87% per year.Laos has a population of 7,500,000 and is growing at 1.44% per year. The difference between them is 118,847 people, with Turkmenistan in the lead.

Population is more than a headcount. Turkmenistan has a density of 16 people per km² across 488,100 km², while Laos has a density of 32 people per km² across 236,800 km². These figures shape how each country manages housing, infrastructure, and resources. For how these numbers are computed, see our Methodology page.