A side-by-side look at Korea, Dem. People's Rep. and Lao PDR. Fertility is 1.78 births per woman in Korea, Dem. People's Rep. (2024) versus 2.40 in Lao PDR (2024). Population stands at 26.6M (2025) and 7.9M (2025) respectively.
| Indicator | Korea, Dem. People's Rep. | Lao PDR |
|---|---|---|
| Fertility rate | 1.78#120 | 2.40#81 |
| Population | 26.6M | 7.9M |
| GDP / capita (PPP) | — | $8.9K |
Topic pages: Korea, Dem. People's Rep. fertility · Lao PDR fertility · Korea, Dem. People's Rep. population · Lao PDR population
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birthrate.io, "Korea, Dem. People's Rep. vs Lao PDR". https://birthrate.io/compare/korea-dem-people-s-rep/lao-pdr (accessed 25 August 2026). Underlying data: World Bank; UN.
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