Savannakhet Population 2026
Savannakhet has a population of 125,760, making it the #2 biggest city in 🇱🇦 Laos, located in Savannakhet Province. Roughly 1.6% of Laos's population lives here. It is about 6.7× smaller than Vientiane, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
125,760
Rank in Laos
#2
Coordinates
16.57°N, 104.76°E
~154 m elevation · Asia/Vientiane
Distance to capital (Vientiane)
277 km
172 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Savannakhet Province
| City | Population | Rank in Laos |
|---|---|---|
| Ban Xénô | 25,135 | #9 |
| Ban Kèngkok | 15,658 | #17 |
Cities near Savannakhet
- Ban Xénô25,135 people · ~27 km away
- Ban Kèngkok15,658 people · ~49 km away
- Thakhèk90,800 people · ~94 km away
- Ban Laongam21,304 people · ~194 km away
- Pakse77,900 people · ~196 km away
- Pakxan21,967 people · ~234 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Savannakhet?
Savannakhet has a population of 125,760 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #2 biggest city in Laos.
What region is Savannakhet in?
Savannakhet is located in Savannakhet Province, Laos.
Is Savannakhet the capital of Laos?
No, the capital of Laos is Vientiane, about 277 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.