Which has higher population, Laos or Sierra Leone?

Sierra Leone, at 6,249 against 6,022 in Laos as of 2030.

How many years of comparable data are there for Laos and Sierra Leone?

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.

Laos vs Sierra Leone: Population (UN estimates and projections)

Laos

6,022

in 2030

Sierra Leone

6,249

in 2030

Laos rank

104th

Sierra Leone rank

103rd

Population (UN estimates and projections) over time

Laos
Sierra Leone

How they compare

Sierra Leone currently reports 6,249 against 6,022 in Laos, a difference of 227.

The two have swapped places 1 time across 41 shared years of data; in 1990 it was Laos ahead.

Laos ranks 104th and Sierra Leone ranks 103rd of 188 countries.

Across the 5 decades both report, Laos averaged higher in 4 and Sierra Leone in 1.

Head to head by decade

Decade	Laos	Sierra Leone	Difference	Ahead
1990s	2,726	2,391	334.94	Laos
2000s	3,463	3,007	455.49	Laos
2010s	4,488	4,053	434.87	Laos
2020s	5,473	5,427	45.41	Laos
2030s	6,022	6,249	227.62	Sierra Leone

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher population, Laos or Sierra Leone?: Sierra Leone, at 6,249 against 6,022 in Laos as of 2030.
What is the difference in population between Laos and Sierra Leone?: 227, with Sierra Leone ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Laos and Sierra Leone?: 41 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2030.
How do Laos and Sierra Leone rank globally for population?: Laos ranks 104th and Sierra Leone ranks 103rd 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.