Published: Monday, 21th October 2024
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 Indicators  | Peru  | Laos  |
|---|---|---|
Official Name  | Republic of Peru | Lao People's Democratic Republic |
Continent  | South America | Asia |
Landlocked Status  | Not Landlocked | Landlocked |
Capital City  | Lima | Vientiane |
Latitude  | 10° 0′ 0″ S | 18° 0′ 0″ N |
Longitude  | 76° 0′ 0″ W | 105° 0′ 0″ E |
The total area of Peru is 1,285,216 sq km, and the total area of Laos is 236,800 sq km. Peru is bigger than Laos by 1,048,416 sq km. Peru is around 5.43 times bigger than Laos.
Indicators | Peru | Laos |
|---|---|---|
Area in Square Kilometers  | 1,285,216 Sq km | 236,800 Sq km |
| Difference | [ 1,048,416 Square Kilometers] | |
Area in Square Mile  | 496,225 Sq Mile | 91,400 Sq Mile |
| Difference | [ 404,825 Square Mile] | |
Water % in Area  | 0.41 % | 2 % |
Indicators | Peru | Laos |
|---|---|---|
Largest City  | Lima | Vientiane |
Demonyms  | Peruvian | Lao, Laotian |
Official Languages  | Spanish, Quechua, Aymara | Lao |
Government Status  | Unitary semi-presidential republic | Unitary Marxist-Leninist one-party socialist republic |
Major Religion  | Christianity | Buddhism |
Major Religion Percentage  | 94.5 % | 66 % |
The people of Peru are called Peruvian, and the people of Laos are called Lao, Laotian.
Indicators | Peru | Laos |
|---|---|---|
Currency Name  | Peruvian sol | Lao kip |
Currency Symbol  | PEN | LAK |
Driving Side  | Right | Right |
Calling Code  | +51 | +856 |
Internet TLD  | .pe | .la |
Start of Week  | Sunday | Sunday |
ISO 3166 Code  | PE | LA |
Indicators | Peru | Laos |
|---|---|---|
National Anthem Title (Native)  | Somos libres, seámoslo siempre | ຊາວລາວ (Pheng Xat Lao) |
National Anthem Title (In English)  | National Anthem of Peru | Hymn of the Lao People |
National Animal  | Andean Cock-of-the-Rock | Indian Elephant |
National Bird  | Andean Cock-of-the-rock | Green Peafowl |
National Flower  | Kantutua | Dok Champa |
National Sport  | Paleta Frontón | Football |
National Colors  | Red and white | Red, blue and white |
Indicators | Peru | Laos |
|---|---|---|
Current Date  | Thursday, 1st May, 2025 | Thursday, 1st May, 2025 |
Current Time  | 12:37 AM | 12:37 PM |
Timezones  | UTC-5 (Peru Time) | UTC+7 (Indochina Time) |
Current Timezone  | UTC-5 (Peru Time) | UTC+7 (Indochina Time) |
Daylight Saving Time | DST Not Observed | DST Not Observed |
Daylight Saving Time Start  | DST Not Observed | DST Not Observed |
Daylight Saving Time End  | DST Not Observed | DST Not Observed |
Daylight Saving Time Duration  | DST Not Observed | DST Not Observed |
The current time and date in Peru is [12:37 AM], [Thursday, 1st May, 2025 ].
The current time and date in Laos is [12:37 PM], [Thursday, 1st May, 2025].
Peru is [ 12 hours ] behind of Laos.
Based on the elaboration of latest World Bank Data, the total population of Peru as of 2023 is estimated to be around 34,352,719, and the total population of Laos as of 2023 is estimated to be around 7,633,779.
As per the above data, we can say that in the year 2023, Peru had 26,718,940 more people than Laos.
The annual Population Growth in Peru is 1.35% and the annual population growth in Laos is 1.46%.
Indicators | Peru | Laos |
|---|---|---|
Age ( 0 - 14 ) (Year: 2023)  | 18.1 % | 20.6 % |
Age ( 15 - 64 ) (Year: 2023)  | 74.1 % | 75.1 % |
Age ( 65+ ) (Year: 2023)  | 7.78 % | 4.25 % |
Indicators | Peru | Laos |
|---|---|---|
| [ LATEST WEATHER DATA ] | ||
Place  | Lima | Vientiane |
Current Time | 12:37 AM | 12:37 PM |
Current Weather  | Broken Clouds  | Broken Clouds |
Current Temperature  | 19.39 Degree Celsius | 32.03 Degree Celsius |
Wind Speed  | 3.6 km/hr, 170 Degree | 2.06 km/hr, 360 Degree |
Humidity  | 86 % | 67 % |
Indicators | Peru | Laos |
|---|---|---|
Fertility Rate (2023)  | 2.16 (Births Per Woman) | 2.45 (Births Per Woman) |
Mortality Rate (Adult Male) (2023)  | 187.2 (Per 1000 Male Adults) | 197.45 (Per 1000 Male Adults) |
Mortality Rate (Adult Female) (2023) | 124.4 (Per 1000 Female Adults) | 140.15 (Per 1000 Female Adults) |
Infant Mortality Rate (2023)  | 11.7 (Per 1000 Live Births) | 32.7 (Per 1000 Live Births) |
Indicators | Peru | Laos |
|---|---|---|
Top Cause of Death (2023)  | Lower respiratory infections (47.2 people per 100K population) | Stroke (80.5 people per 100K population) |
Lowest Cause of Death (2023)  | Trachea, bronchus, lung cancers ( 9.8 people per 100K population) | Road injury ( 17.9 people per 100K population) |
Road Traffic Deaths (2023)  | 12.7 (people per 100K population) | 16.4 (people per 100K population) |
Suicide Deaths (2023)  | 2.78 (Number of suicide deaths per 100K people) | 5.43 (Number of suicide deaths per 100K people) |
New HIV Infections (2023)  | 0.17 (HIV infections per 1000 people) | 0.14 (HIV infections per 1000 people) |
The leading cause of death in Peru, is [ Lower respiratory infections ]. Around 47.2 people per 100,000 people in Peru, are dying of Lower respiratory infections.
Similarly, around 80.5 people per 100,000 people in Laos, are dying of Stroke, as it is the leading cause of death in there.
The government of Peru, spent [ 6.15% ] of the amount of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in health sectors in the year 2023.
Likewise, the government of Laos, spent [ 2.74% ] of the amount of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in health sectors in the year 2023.
Indicators | Peru | Laos |
|---|---|---|
Prevalance Of Hypertension (2023)  | 20.7 (Percentage of adults [30-79] with hypertension) | 28.5 (Percentage of adults [30-79] with hypertension) |
Adult Obesity (2023)  | 27.3% (Percentage of Obesity in adults) | 8.01% (Percentage of Obesity in adults) |
Pure Alcohol Consumption (2023)  | 7.45 Liters (per adult over a calendar year) | 11.52 Liters (per adult over a calendar year) |
Tobacco Consumption (2023)  | 8% (Used by people aged 15 and above) | 30% (Used by people aged 15 and above) |
As per the data from the World Health Organization (WHO), people living in Peru, are 3.41 times more likely to be obese compared to the people living in Laos.
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