Published: Monday, 21th October 2024
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 Indicators  | Belgium  | Laos  |
|---|---|---|
Official Name  | Kingdom of Belgium | Lao People's Democratic Republic |
Continent  | Europe | Asia |
Landlocked Status  | Not Landlocked | Landlocked |
Capital City  | Brussels | Vientiane |
Latitude  | 50° 50′ 47″ N | 18° 0′ 0″ N |
Longitude  | 4° 21′ 0″ E | 105° 0′ 0″ E |
The total area of Belgium is 30,689 sq km, and the total area of Laos is 236,800 sq km. Belgium is smaller than Laos by 206,111 sq km. Belgium is around 7.72 times smaller than Laos.
Indicators | Belgium | Laos |
|---|---|---|
Area in Square Kilometers  | 30,689 Sq km | 236,800 Sq km |
| Difference | [ 206,111 Square Kilometers] | |
Area in Square Mile  | 11,849 Sq Mile | 91,400 Sq Mile |
| Difference | [ 79,551 Square Mile] | |
Water % in Area  | 0.71 % | 2 % |
Indicators | Belgium | Laos |
|---|---|---|
Largest City  | Brussels | Vientiane |
Demonyms  | Belgian | Lao, Laotian |
Official Languages  | Dutch, French, German | Lao |
Government Status  | Federal parliamentary constitutional monarchy | Unitary Marxist-Leninist one-party socialist republic |
Major Religion  | Christianity | Buddhism |
Major Religion Percentage  | 49 % | 66 % |
The people of Belgium are called Belgian, and the people of Laos are called Lao, Laotian.
Indicators | Belgium | Laos |
|---|---|---|
Currency Name  | Euro | Lao kip |
Currency Symbol  | EUR | LAK |
Driving Side  | Right | Right |
Calling Code  | +32 | +856 |
Internet TLD  | .be and .eu | .la |
Start of Week  | Monday | Sunday |
ISO 3166 Code  | BE | LA |
Indicators | Belgium | Laos |
|---|---|---|
National Anthem Title (Native)  | La Brabançonne | ຊາວລາວ (Pheng Xat Lao) |
National Anthem Title (In English)  | The Brabantian | Hymn of the Lao People |
National Animal  | Lion | Indian Elephant |
National Bird  | Common kestrel | Green Peafowl |
National Flower  | Red poppy | Dok Champa |
National Sport  | Field Hockey | Football |
National Colors  | Red | Red, blue and white |
Indicators | Belgium | Laos |
|---|---|---|
Current Date  | Saturday, 5th April, 2025 | Saturday, 5th April, 2025 |
Current Time  | 03:15 AM | 08:15 AM |
Timezones  | UTC+1 (Central European Time) UTC+2 (Central European Summer Time) | UTC+7 (Indochina Time) |
Current Timezone  | UTC+1 (Central European Time) | UTC+7 (Indochina Time) |
Daylight Saving Time | DST Observed | DST Not Observed |
Daylight Saving Time Start  | Sunday, 31st March, 2024 | DST Not Observed |
Daylight Saving Time End  | Sunday, 27th October, 2024 | DST Not Observed |
Daylight Saving Time Duration  | 211 days | DST Not Observed |
The current time and date in Belgium is [03:15 AM], [Saturday, 5th April, 2025 ].
The current time and date in Laos is [08:15 AM], [Saturday, 5th April, 2025].
Belgium is [ 5 hours ] behind of Laos.
Based on the elaboration of latest World Bank Data, the total population of Belgium as of 2023 is estimated to be around 11,822,592, 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, Belgium had 4,188,813 more people than Laos.
The annual Population Growth in Belgium is 0.58% and the annual population growth in Laos is 1.46%.
Indicators | Belgium | Laos |
|---|---|---|
Age ( 0 - 14 ) (Year: 2023)  | 13.9 % | 20.6 % |
Age ( 15 - 64 ) (Year: 2023)  | 69.3 % | 75.1 % |
Age ( 65+ ) (Year: 2023)  | 16.8 % | 4.25 % |
Indicators | Belgium | Laos |
|---|---|---|
| [ LATEST WEATHER DATA ] | ||
Place  | Brussels | Vientiane |
Current Time | 03:15 AM | 08:15 AM |
Current Weather  | Clear Sky  | Broken Clouds  |
Current Temperature  | 11.14 Degree Celsius | 29.95 Degree Celsius |
Wind Speed  | 2.57 km/hr, 60 Degree | 2.11 km/hr, 96 Degree |
Humidity  | 67 % | 57 % |
Indicators | Belgium | Laos |
|---|---|---|
Fertility Rate (2023)  | 1.53 (Births Per Woman) | 2.45 (Births Per Woman) |
Mortality Rate (Adult Male) (2023)  | 77.97 (Per 1000 Male Adults) | 197.45 (Per 1000 Male Adults) |
Mortality Rate (Adult Female) (2023) | 46.94 (Per 1000 Female Adults) | 140.15 (Per 1000 Female Adults) |
Infant Mortality Rate (2023)  | 3.1 (Per 1000 Live Births) | 32.7 (Per 1000 Live Births) |
Indicators | Belgium | Laos |
|---|---|---|
Top Cause of Death (2023)  | Ischaemic heart disease (133 people per 100K population) | Stroke (80.5 people per 100K population) |
Lowest Cause of Death (2023)  | Self-harm ( 18 people per 100K population) | Road injury ( 17.9 people per 100K population) |
Road Traffic Deaths (2023)  | 4.6 (people per 100K population) | 16.4 (people per 100K population) |
Suicide Deaths (2023)  | 18.29 (Number of suicide deaths per 100K people) | 5.43 (Number of suicide deaths per 100K people) |
New HIV Infections (2023)  | 0.04 (HIV infections per 1000 people) | 0.14 (HIV infections per 1000 people) |
The leading cause of death in Belgium, is [ Ischaemic heart disease ]. Around 133 people per 100,000 people in Belgium, are dying of Ischaemic heart disease.
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 Belgium, spent [ 11.04% ] 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 | Belgium | Laos |
|---|---|---|
Prevalance Of Hypertension (2023)  | 30 (Percentage of adults [30-79] with hypertension) | 28.5 (Percentage of adults [30-79] with hypertension) |
Adult Obesity (2023)  | 20% (Percentage of Obesity in adults) | 8.01% (Percentage of Obesity in adults) |
Pure Alcohol Consumption (2023)  | 10.28 Liters (per adult over a calendar year) | 11.52 Liters (per adult over a calendar year) |
Tobacco Consumption (2023)  | 30% (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 Belgium, are 2.50 times more likely to be obese compared to the people living in Laos.
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