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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, 2010-2015
Life expectancy
Life expectancy at birth (years), 2010-2015
Harmful Practices
Child marriage by age 18, per cent, 2006-2017
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Child marriage by age 18
Demographic Dividend: Lao People's Democratic Republic
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Population Pyramid
Population in thousands
Life Expectancy
Total fertility rate
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Year: 2018
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Source: United Nations, Population Division, World Population Prospects: 2017 Revision
Key results of Lao People's Democratic Republic in 2018
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Adolescent-friendly Sexual and reproductive health services
Quality assured, adolescent-friendly sexual and reproductive health services were provided in at least 25 per cent of public health facilitiesSexual and reproductive health coordination body during crisis
During a humanitarian crisis, a functioning inter-agency sexual and reproductive health coordination body was in placeYouth participation in policy and programmes
Mechanisms were in place for young people's participation in policy, programming, and peacebuilding processesMulti-sector platforms
Platforms were established for dialogue on reproductive rights, fully engaging civil society, including faith-based and state actorsCensus disaggregation
Census results disaggregated by age and sex were available and publically accessible onlineSmall area estimations
Small area estimations of sexual and reproductive health indicators were generated and used for programme planningLife skills programmes for girls
3400 Marginalized girls were reached with health, social and economic asset-building programmes
Child, early and forced marriage
3460 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
251 Women and girls who were subjected to violence have accessed the essential services package
Adolescent-friendly Sexual and reproductive health services
Quality assured, adolescent-friendly sexual and reproductive health services were provided in at least 25 per cent of public health facilitiesSexual and reproductive health coordination body during crisis
During a humanitarian crisis, a functioning inter-agency sexual and reproductive health coordination body was in placeYouth participation in policy and programmes
Mechanisms were in place for young people's participation in policy, programming, and peacebuilding processesMulti-sector platforms
Platforms were established for dialogue on reproductive rights, fully engaging civil society, including faith-based and state actorsCensus disaggregation
Census results disaggregated by age and sex were available and publically accessible onlineSmall area estimations
Small area estimations of sexual and reproductive health indicators were generated and used for programme planningLife skills programmes for girls
3400 Marginalized girls were reached with health, social and economic asset-building programmes
Child, early and forced marriage
3460 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
251 Women and girls who were subjected to violence have accessed the essential services package
Expenditure
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