UNFPA Lao People's Democratic Republic
The Lao People's Democratic Republic is a diverse country with more than 49 ethnic groups, many residing in hard-to-reach mountainous areas. The country has a high adolescent birth rate and the highest maternal mortality ratios in the region. Since 1976, UNFPA support has been integral in responding to the needs of women and the growing youth population. With 60 per cent of the country’s 6.25 million people under the age of 25, the focus is now on sexual reproductive health, needs, choices and rights as an entry point to sustainable development.
Data overview
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Population
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Population aged 0-14
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Population aged 15-64
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Population aged 65+
Maternal and newborn health
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Births attended by skilled health personnel
Sexual and reproductive health
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CPR any method
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Unmet need
Education
Fertility
Total fertility rate, per woman, 2021
Life expectancy
Life expectancy at birth (years), 2021
Harmful Practices
Child marriage by age 18, per cent, 2005-2019
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Child marriage by age 18
Demographic Dividend: Lao People's Democratic Republic
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Key results of Lao People's Democratic Republic in 2020
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Youth participation in humanitarian response
During a humanitarian crisis, young people were included in decision-making mechanisms in all phases of humanitarian response
Rapid assessments in crises
During a humanitarian crisis, rapid assessments of affected populations were conducted
Life skills programmes for girls
2960 Marginalized girls were reached with health, social and economic asset-building programmes
Child, early and forced marriage
3680 Girls received, with support from UNFPA, prevention, protection services, and/or care related to child, early, and forced marriage
Essential services for gender-based violence survivors
213 Women and girls who were subjected to violence have accessed the essential services package
Youth participation in humanitarian response
During a humanitarian crisis, young people were included in decision-making mechanisms in all phases of humanitarian responseRapid assessments in crises
During a humanitarian crisis, rapid assessments of affected populations were conductedLife skills programmes for girls
2960 Marginalized girls were reached with health, social and economic asset-building programmes
Child, early and forced marriage
3680 Girls received, with support from UNFPA, prevention, protection services, and/or care related to child, early, and forced marriage
Essential services for gender-based violence survivors
213 Women and girls who were subjected to violence have accessed the essential services package
2020 Humanitarian results achieved for Lao People's Democratic Republic
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Expenditure
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VIENTIANE, Lao People’s Democratic Republic – La* spends her days providing support to survivors of
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THAPANGTHONG, Lao People’s Democratic Republic – “Just lie still and relax.
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