Luang Prabang Population 2026
Luang Prabang has a population of 55,027, making it the #7 biggest city in 🇱🇦 Laos, located in Luang Prabang Province. Roughly 0.7% of Laos's population lives here. It is about 15× smaller than Vientiane, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
55,027
Rank in Laos
#7
Coordinates
19.89°N, 102.15°E
~296 m elevation · Asia/Vientiane
Distance to capital (Vientiane)
219 km
136 miles, straight line
Cities near Luang Prabang
- Muang Xay25,000 people · ~91 km away
- Vang Vieng25,000 people · ~112 km away
- Muang Phônsavan37,507 people · ~119 km away
- Muang Sing23,500 people · ~178 km away
- Ban Houakhoua15,500 people · ~182 km away
- Xam Nua56,900 people · ~206 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Luang Prabang?
Luang Prabang has a population of 55,027 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #7 biggest city in Laos.
What region is Luang Prabang in?
Luang Prabang is located in Luang Prabang Province, Laos.
Is Luang Prabang the capital of Laos?
No, the capital of Laos is Vientiane, about 219 km away.
Sources & notes
Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.