Published: Monday, 21th October 2024
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 Indicators  | Bhutan  | Laos  |
|---|---|---|
Official Name  | Kingdom of Bhutan | Lao People's Democratic Republic |
Continent  | Asia | Asia |
Landlocked Status  | Landlocked | Landlocked |
Capital City  | Thimphu | Vientiane |
Latitude  | 27° 28′ 0″ N | 18° 0′ 0″ N |
Longitude  | 89° 38′ 0″ E | 105° 0′ 0″ E |
The total area of Bhutan is 38,394 sq km, and the total area of Laos is 236,800 sq km. Bhutan is smaller than Laos by 198,406 sq km. Bhutan is around 6.17 times smaller than Laos.
Indicators | Bhutan | Laos |
|---|---|---|
Area in Square Kilometers  | 38,394 Sq km | 236,800 Sq km |
| Difference | [ 198,406 Square Kilometers] | |
Area in Square Mile  | 14,824 Sq Mile | 91,400 Sq Mile |
| Difference | [ 76,576 Square Mile] | |
Water % in Area  | 1.1 % | 2 % |
Indicators | Bhutan | Laos |
|---|---|---|
Largest City  | Thimphu | Vientiane |
Demonyms  | Bhutanese | Lao, Laotian |
Official Languages  | Dzongkha | Lao |
Government Status  | Unitary parliamentary semi-constitutional monarchy | Unitary Marxist-Leninist one-party socialist republic |
Major Religion  | Buddhism | Buddhism |
Major Religion Percentage  | 74.7 % | 66 % |
The people of Bhutan are called Bhutanese, and the people of Laos are called Lao, Laotian.
Indicators | Bhutan | Laos |
|---|---|---|
Currency Name  | Ngultrum | Lao kip |
Currency Symbol  | BTN | LAK |
Driving Side  | Left | Right |
Calling Code  | +975 | +856 |
Internet TLD  | .bt | .la |
Start of Week  | Sunday | Sunday |
ISO 3166 Code  | BT | LA |
Indicators | Bhutan | Laos |
|---|---|---|
National Anthem Title (Native)  | Druk tsendhen | ຊາວລາວ (Pheng Xat Lao) |
National Anthem Title (In English)  | The Thunder Dragon Kingdom | Hymn of the Lao People |
National Animal  | Takin | Indian Elephant |
National Bird  | Raven | Green Peafowl |
National Flower  | Himalayan Blue Poppy | Dok Champa |
National Sport  | Archery | Football |
National Colors  | Orange, gold and white | Red, blue and white |
Indicators | Bhutan | Laos |
|---|---|---|
Current Date  | Tuesday, 24th December, 2024 | Tuesday, 24th December, 2024 |
Current Time  | 11:18 AM | 12:18 PM |
Timezones  | UTC+6 (Bhutan Time) | UTC+7 (Indochina Time) |
Current Timezone  | UTC+6 (Bhutan 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 Bhutan is [11:18 AM], [Tuesday, 24th December, 2024 ].
The current time and date in Laos is [12:18 PM], [Tuesday, 24th December, 2024].
Bhutan is [ 1 hours ] behind of Laos.
Based on the elaboration of latest World Bank Data, the total population of Bhutan as of 2023 is estimated to be around 787,424, 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, Bhutan had 6,846,355 less people than Laos.
The annual Population Growth in Bhutan is 0.78% and the annual population growth in Laos is 1.46%.
Indicators | Bhutan | Laos |
|---|---|---|
Age ( 0 - 14 ) (Year: 2023)  | 15 % | 20.6 % |
Age ( 15 - 64 ) (Year: 2023)  | 79.2 % | 75.1 % |
Age ( 65+ ) (Year: 2023)  | 5.84 % | 4.25 % |
Indicators | Bhutan | Laos |
|---|---|---|
| [ LATEST WEATHER DATA ] | ||
Place  | Thimphu | Vientiane |
Current Time | 11:18 AM | 12:18 PM |
Current Weather  | Clear Sky  | Clear Sky |
Current Temperature  | 9.92 Degree Celsius | 26.03 Degree Celsius |
Wind Speed  | 1.38 km/hr, 125 Degree | 1.03 km/hr, 160 Degree |
Humidity  | 27 % | 69 % |
Indicators | Bhutan | Laos |
|---|---|---|
Fertility Rate (2023)  | 1.4 (Births Per Woman) | 2.45 (Births Per Woman) |
Mortality Rate (Adult Male) (2023)  | 150.61 (Per 1000 Male Adults) | 197.45 (Per 1000 Male Adults) |
Mortality Rate (Adult Female) (2023) | 108.65 (Per 1000 Female Adults) | 140.15 (Per 1000 Female Adults) |
Infant Mortality Rate (2023)  | 20.1 (Per 1000 Live Births) | 32.7 (Per 1000 Live Births) |
Indicators | Bhutan | Laos |
|---|---|---|
Top Cause of Death (2023)  | Ischaemic heart disease (92 people per 100K population) | Stroke (80.5 people per 100K population) |
Lowest Cause of Death (2023)  | Tuberculosis ( 18.1 people per 100K population) | Road injury ( 17.9 people per 100K population) |
Road Traffic Deaths (2023)  | 12.2 (people per 100K population) | 16.4 (people per 100K population) |
Suicide Deaths (2023)  | 4.6 (Number of suicide deaths per 100K people) | 5.43 (Number of suicide deaths per 100K people) |
New HIV Infections (2023)  | 0.08 (HIV infections per 1000 people) | 0.14 (HIV infections per 1000 people) |
The leading cause of death in Bhutan, is [ Ischaemic heart disease ]. Around 92 people per 100,000 people in Bhutan, 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 Bhutan, spent [ 3.85% ] 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 | Bhutan | Laos |
|---|---|---|
Prevalance Of Hypertension (2023)  | 43.4 (Percentage of adults [30-79] with hypertension) | 28.5 (Percentage of adults [30-79] with hypertension) |
Adult Obesity (2023)  | 12.2% (Percentage of Obesity in adults) | 8.01% (Percentage of Obesity in adults) |
Pure Alcohol Consumption (2023)  | 0.2 Liters (per adult over a calendar year) | 11.52 Liters (per adult over a calendar year) |
Tobacco Consumption (2023)  | 20% (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 Bhutan, are 1.52 times more likely to be obese compared to the people living in Laos.
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