Age composition in 2026:
| Lao People's Democratic Republic | Nicaragua | |
|---|---|---|
| Young Population | 29.48%2,350,960 | 27.87%1,978,108 |
| Working Age Population | 65.56%5,227,626 | 66.26%4,702,707 |
| Elderly Population | 4.96%395,438 | 5.87%416,517 |
In 2026, the median age is 26.3 years in Lao People's Democratic Republic and 27.3 years in Nicaragua.Nicaragua already reached Lao People's Democratic Republicโs current median age in 2023, about 3 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 Nicaragua peaks in 2071 at 9,236,795.
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 Nicaragua will be 49.4%, and 12.83% of the population will be elderly.
| Lao People's Democratic Republic | Nicaragua | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Demographic dividend (dependency ratio below 50%) | 2031โ2062 | 2028โ2051 | |
| Aging society (65+ reaches 7%) | 2039 7 years later | 2032 | |
| Aged society (65+ reaches 14%) | 2061 8 years later | 2053 | |
| Super-aged society (65+ reaches 20%) | 2081 13 years later | 2068 |