Vang Vieng Population 2026
Vang Vieng has a population of 25,000, making it the #11 biggest city in 🇱🇦 Laos, located in Vientiane. Roughly 0.3% of Laos's population lives here. It is about 34× smaller than Vientiane, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
25,000
Rank in Laos
#11
Coordinates
18.92°N, 102.45°E
~243 m elevation · Asia/Vientiane
Distance to capital (Vientiane)
108 km
67 miles, straight line
Cities near Vang Vieng
- Muang Phônsavan37,507 people · ~98 km away
- Vientiane840,940 people · ~108 km away
- Luang Prabang55,027 people · ~112 km away
- Borikhan18,354 people · ~141 km away
- Pakxan21,967 people · ~141 km away
- Muang Xay25,000 people · ~203 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Vang Vieng?
Vang Vieng has a population of 25,000 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #11 biggest city in Laos.
What region is Vang Vieng in?
Vang Vieng is located in Vientiane, Laos.
Is Vang Vieng the capital of Laos?
No, the capital of Laos is Vientiane, about 108 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.