Laos vs Moldova: Distribution of population between different poverty lines
Laos
1.59 million people
in 2024
Moldova
1.52 million people
in 2024
Laos rank
94th
Moldova rank
96th
Distribution of population between different poverty lines over time
- Laos
- Moldova
How they compare
Laos currently reports 1.59 million people against 1.52 million people in Moldova, a difference of 72,180 people.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 6 shared years of data; in 1997 it was Moldova ahead.
Laos ranks 94th and Moldova ranks 96th of 120 countries.
Across the 4 decades both report, Laos averaged higher in 1 and Moldova in 3.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Laos | Moldova | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 137,361 people | 455,322 people | 317,961 people | Moldova |
| 2000s | 303,740 people | 987,946 people | 684,206 people | Moldova |
| 2010s | 1.02 million people | 1.78 million people | 759,458 people | Moldova |
| 2020s | 1.59 million people | 1.52 million people | 72,180 people | Laos |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher distribution of population between different poverty lines, Laos or Moldova?
- Laos, at 1.59 million people against 1.52 million people in Moldova as of 2024.
- What is the difference in distribution of population between different poverty lines between Laos and Moldova?
- 72,180 people, with Laos ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Laos and Moldova?
- 6 years are reported by both, from 1997 to 2024.
- How do Laos and Moldova rank globally for distribution of population between different poverty lines?
- Laos ranks 94th and Moldova ranks 96th of 120 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- World Bank Poverty and Inequality Platform (2026) β with major processing by Our World in Data, published as Distribution of population between different poverty lines. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
Number of people living in households with an income or consumption above $10 per day.