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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Key results of Lao People's Democratic Republic in 2018
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National plan for sexual and reproductive health
A costed, integrated national plan was developed for sexual and reproductive health, which prioritizes access for key groups
Population projections
Publically available population projections at national and subnational levels, disaggregated by age, sex, location were generated
Life skills programmes for girls
1100 Marginalized girls were reached with health, social and economic asset-building programmes
Child, early and forced marriage
1100 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
38 Women and girls who were subjected to violence have accessed the essential services package
National plan for sexual and reproductive health
A costed, integrated national plan was developed for sexual and reproductive health, which prioritizes access for key groupsPopulation projections
Publically available population projections at national and subnational levels, disaggregated by age, sex, location were generatedLife skills programmes for girls
1100 Marginalized girls were reached with health, social and economic asset-building programmes
Child, early and forced marriage
1100 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
38 Women and girls who were subjected to violence have accessed the essential services package
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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