Laos
AsiaCapital: VientianeMost important metro: Luang Prabang
2026 population
7.6M
Rank #104 globally
Area
237k km²
Metros tracked
4
17% of population in metros
Composite score
4.2
Rank #139 globally
National Teams
Laos on the international stage. Click a card for the full record.
Administrative subdivisions
18 entries listed under Laos across 2 types. Click any to see its metros and footprint.
Provinces (17)
Champasack [Champasak]1Khammuane [Khammouan]1Savannakhet1Attapeu [Attapu]BokeoBorikhamxay [Bolikhamsai]Huaphanh [Houaphan]LuangnamthaLuangprabangOudomxay [Oudomxai]Phongsaly [Phongsali]Saravane [Salavan]SekongViengchan [Vientiane]Xaisomboun [Saysomboun]Xayabury [Sainyabuli]Xiengkhuang [Xiangkhouang]
Prefectures (1)
Laos metro footprint
4 metrosLoading map…
4 polygons
Polygons shaded by composite tier. Hover for rank, click to open the metro page. Boundaries derived from Overture Maps administrative divisions; metros without source coverage are omitted.
4 tracked metros
| Rank | Metro | State | Population | Score | Tier |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #840 | Luang Prabang | Khammuane [Khammouan] | 98K | 2.1 | Emerging Metro |
| #1002 | Vientiane★ Capital▲ Largest | Nakhon Luang Viengchan [Vientiane Capital City] | 948K | 1.6 | Emerging Metro |
| #2376 | Savannakhet | Savannakhet | 137K | 0.3 | Local Metro |
| #2575 | Pakse | Champasack [Champasak] | 81K | 0.3 | Local Metro |