Pakse Population 2026
Pakse has a population of 77,900, making it the #4 biggest city in 🇱🇦 Laos, located in Champasak Province. Roughly 1.0% of Laos's population lives here. It is about 11× smaller than Vientiane, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
77,900
Rank in Laos
#4
Coordinates
15.12°N, 105.80°E
~105 m elevation · Asia/Vientiane
Distance to capital (Vientiane)
465 km
289 miles, straight line
Cities near Pakse
- Ban Laongam21,304 people · ~55 km away
- Sekong20,116 people · ~102 km away
- Ban Kèngkok15,658 people · ~161 km away
- Ban Xénô25,135 people · ~194 km away
- Savannakhet125,760 people · ~196 km away
- Thakhèk90,800 people · ~275 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Pakse?
Pakse has a population of 77,900 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #4 biggest city in Laos.
What region is Pakse in?
Pakse is located in Champasak Province, Laos.
Is Pakse the capital of Laos?
No, the capital of Laos is Vientiane, about 465 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.