Five Largest Cities: Vienchan, Savannkhet, Pakxe, Luangprabang, Phonsavan.
Population Size of the largest City: 620,157
Estimated size of Second Largest City: About 310,079
Estimated size of Third Largest City: 206,719
Estimated size of Fourth Largest City: About 155,040
Estimated size of Fifth Largest City: About 124,144
Population of Second Largest City: 91,684
Population of Third Largest City: 68,093
Population of Fourth Largest City: 66,781
Population of Fifth Largest City: 48,643
Rank-Size Rule: By looking at the numbers above it is apparent that the extent of the rank size rule does not apply to all countries. For example, in Laos while it may be quite populous, the majority of the population is spread out more evenly throughout the country, rather than highly concentrated in certain areas like the United States.
Population: 6.77 Million
Population Density: 21 persons per square kilometer
% Urban Population: 38.6%
% Urban Population Living in Slums: 31%
Average % Change in Urban Population: 4.5%
% With Improved Urban Sanitation: 95%
% With Improved Urban Water Supply: 86%
Population Size of the largest City: 620,157
Estimated size of Second Largest City: About 310,079
Estimated size of Third Largest City: 206,719
Estimated size of Fourth Largest City: About 155,040
Estimated size of Fifth Largest City: About 124,144
Population of Second Largest City: 91,684
Population of Third Largest City: 68,093
Population of Fourth Largest City: 66,781
Population of Fifth Largest City: 48,643
Rank-Size Rule: By looking at the numbers above it is apparent that the extent of the rank size rule does not apply to all countries. For example, in Laos while it may be quite populous, the majority of the population is spread out more evenly throughout the country, rather than highly concentrated in certain areas like the United States.
Population: 6.77 Million
Population Density: 21 persons per square kilometer
% Urban Population: 38.6%
% Urban Population Living in Slums: 31%
Average % Change in Urban Population: 4.5%
% With Improved Urban Sanitation: 95%
% With Improved Urban Water Supply: 86%