Vientiane's 2026 population is now estimated at 680,798. In 2005, the population of Vientiane was 569,729. Vientiane has grown by 5,750 in the last year, which represents a 0.85% annual change. These population values and projections come from Laos settlement census series 2005 and 2015 via CityPopulation fallback access and World Population Review Internal Projections.
City | 2026 Pop.↓ | Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Vientiane | 680,798 | 0.85% |
| Luang Prabang | 82,630 | 1.96% |
| Pakse | 81,748 | 1.68% |
| Savannakhet | 72,911 | -2.06% |
| Phonsavan | 64,021 | 2.53% |
| Houayxay | 51,765 | 5.13% |
| Oudomxai | 47,243 | 2.69% |
| Phonthong | 43,477 | 5.13% |
| Luang Namtha | 41,050 | 3.36% |
| Paklay | 39,932 | 5.13% |
| Thakhek | 38,674 | 0.07% |
| Paksane | 37,924 | 3.56% |
| Vangvieng | 36,277 | 5.13% |
| Phonhong | 35,546 | 1.31% |
| Xaignabouli | 35,116 | 1% |
| Sekong | 34,866 | 5.13% |
| Phiang | 34,442 | 0% |
| Nambak | 27,814 | 0% |
| Seno | 25,135 | 0% |
| Laksao | 23,840 | 2% |
