Largest Cities in Laos

Top 31 cities ranked by largest cities

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All Countries · Laos

Largest Cities — Laos

1 Vientiane 24 196,731

2 Savannakhet 20 125,760

3 Pakse 02 88,332

4 Thakhèk 15 85,000

5 Ban Khoan 22 65,348

6 Ban Napè 23 63,268

7 Luang Prabang 17 47,378

8 Xam Nua 03 46,800

9 Muang Phônsavan 14 37,507

10 Ban Xèpôn 20 35,600

11 Sekong 26 35,000

12 Ban Nambak 17 27,814

13 Ban Xénô 20 25,135

14 Vang Vieng 27 25,000

15 Muang Xay 07 25,000

16 Muang Sing 16 23,500

17 Pakxan 23 21,967

18 Ban Laongam 19 21,304

19 Borikhan 23 18,354

20 Ban Houakhoua 22 15,500

21 Muang Không 02 15,000

22 Sainyabuli 13 13,500

23 Phôngsali 18 13,500

24 Champasak 02 12,994

25 Ban Houayxay 22 12,500

26 Ban Siphôm 13 12,479

27 Ban Bachiang 02 12,116

28 Ban Muang-Nan 17 11,104

29 Muang Phôn-Hông 27 10,112

30 Muang Hôngsa 13 6,000

31 Salavan 19 5,521

The largest cities in Laos represent major centers of economic activity, cultural influence, and population growth. Vientiane leads with a population of 196,731, followed by Savannakhet and Pakse. These cities serve as hubs for employment, education, and innovation, attracting residents from across the country and around the world.

Population size is a key indicator of a city's economic influence and infrastructure capacity. Larger cities typically offer more diverse job markets, extensive public transit systems, and a wider range of cultural amenities. 20 dominates the top 10 with 2 cities on the list, reflecting the state's strong economic pull and quality of life.

While large populations bring economic advantages, they also present challenges including higher costs of living, traffic congestion, and housing affordability concerns. Many of these cities have experienced significant growth over the past decade, driven by job opportunities in technology, healthcare, and professional services.

Did You Know?

1. Vientiane's population is larger than that of many small nations.
2. 20 has 2 cities in the top 10, more than any other state.
3. The top 5 cities combined have a population of 561,171.

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