Age composition in 2026:
| Lao People's Democratic Republic | Cambodia | |
|---|---|---|
| Young Population | 29.48%2,350,960 | 29.21%5,273,349 |
| Working Age Population | 65.56%5,227,626 | 64.18%11,586,035 |
| Elderly Population | 4.96%395,438 | 6.60%1,191,835 |
In 2026, the median age is 26.3 years in Lao People's Democratic Republic and 27.4 years in Cambodia.Cambodia already reached Lao People's Democratic Republicโs current median age in 2021, about 5 years ahead in population aging.
The total population of Lao People's Democratic Republic peaks in 2068 at 10,166,797.The total population of Cambodia peaks in 2078 at 23,387,216.
By 2050, the dependency ratio of Lao People's Democratic Republic will be 45.6%, and 9.92% of the population will be elderly.By 2050, the dependency ratio of Cambodia will be 52.2%, and 11.62% of the population will be elderly.
| Lao People's Democratic Republic | Cambodia | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Demographic dividend (dependency ratio below 50%) | 2031โ2062 | 2041โ2044 | |
| Aging society (65+ reaches 7%) | 2039 11 years later | 2028 | |
| Aged society (65+ reaches 14%) | 2061 4 years later | 2057 | |
| Super-aged society (65+ reaches 20%) | 2081 | 2085 4 years later |