Which has higher population, Hong Kong or Laos?

Hong Kong, at 6,614 against 6,022 in Laos as of 2030.

How many years of comparable data are there for Hong Kong and Laos?

41 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2030.

Where does this data come from?

International Labour Organization, published as Population (UN estimates and projections). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

Hong Kong vs Laos: Population (UN estimates and projections)

Hong Kong

6,614

in 2030

Laos

6,022

in 2030

Hong Kong rank

102nd

Laos rank

104th

Population (UN estimates and projections) over time

Hong Kong
Laos

How they compare

Hong Kong currently reports 6,614 against 6,022 in Laos, a difference of 592.

That makes Hong Kong's figure about 1.1 times Laos's.

Across all 41 years both countries report, Hong Kong has been ahead every year.

Hong Kong ranks 102nd and Laos ranks 104th of 188 countries.

Hong Kong has averaged higher in every one of the 5 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade	Hong Kong	Laos	Difference	Ahead
1990s	4,921	2,726	2,195	Hong Kong
2000s	5,875	3,463	2,412	Hong Kong
2010s	6,467	4,488	1,979	Hong Kong
2020s	6,642	5,473	1,169	Hong Kong
2030s	6,614	6,022	592.65	Hong Kong

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher population, Hong Kong or Laos?: Hong Kong, at 6,614 against 6,022 in Laos as of 2030.
What is the difference in population between Hong Kong and Laos?: 592, with Hong Kong ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Hong Kong and Laos?: 41 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2030.
How do Hong Kong and Laos rank globally for population?: Hong Kong ranks 102nd and Laos ranks 104th of 188 countries.
Where does this data come from?: International Labour Organization, published as Population (UN estimates and projections). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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Indicator: Population (UN estimates and projections)
Source: International Labour Organization
Licence: ILO Terms of Use (attribution required)
Coverage: 280 places, 11,480 data points, 1990–2030
Last refreshed: 05 September 2026

Imputed observations are not based on national data, are subject to high uncertainty and should not be used for country comparisons or rankings. The total population comprises persons of all ages who were living in the country during the reference period, regardless of residency status or citizenship. The source for the population figures used is the United Nations' World Population Prospects. For more information, refer to the ILO Modelled Estimates (ILOEST) database description.