Published: Monday, 21th October 2024
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 Indicators  | Kenya  | Laos  |
|---|---|---|
Official Name  | Republic of Kenya | Lao People's Democratic Republic |
Continent  | Africa | Asia |
Landlocked Status  | Not Landlocked | Landlocked |
Capital City  | Nairobi | Vientiane |
Latitude  | 1° 0′ 0″ S | 18° 0′ 0″ N |
Longitude  | 38° 0′ 0″ E | 105° 0′ 0″ E |
The total area of Kenya is 580,367 sq km, and the total area of Laos is 236,800 sq km. Kenya is bigger than Laos by 343,567 sq km. Kenya is around 2.45 times bigger than Laos.
Indicators | Kenya | Laos |
|---|---|---|
Area in Square Kilometers  | 580,367 Sq km | 236,800 Sq km |
| Difference | [ 343,567 Square Kilometers] | |
Area in Square Mile  | 224,081 Sq Mile | 91,400 Sq Mile |
| Difference | [ 132,681 Square Mile] | |
Water % in Area  | 2.3 % | 2 % |
Indicators | Kenya | Laos |
|---|---|---|
Largest City  | Nairobi | Vientiane |
Demonyms  | Kenyan | Lao, Laotian |
Official Languages  | Swahili, English | Lao |
Government Status  | Unitary presidential republic | Unitary Marxist-Leninist one-party socialist republic |
Major Religion  | Christianity | Buddhism |
Major Religion Percentage  | 85.5 % | 66 % |
The people of Kenya are called Kenyan, and the people of Laos are called Lao, Laotian.
Indicators | Kenya | Laos |
|---|---|---|
Currency Name  | Kenyan shilling | Lao kip |
Currency Symbol  | KES | LAK |
Driving Side  | Left | Right |
Calling Code  | +254 | +856 |
Internet TLD  | .ke | .la |
Start of Week  | Monday | Sunday |
ISO 3166 Code  | KE | LA |
Indicators | Kenya | Laos |
|---|---|---|
National Anthem Title (Native)  | Ee Mungu Nguvu Yetu | ຊາວລາວ (Pheng Xat Lao) |
National Anthem Title (In English)  | O God of All Creation | Hymn of the Lao People |
National Animal  | Lion | Indian Elephant |
National Bird  | Lilac-breasted Roller | Green Peafowl |
National Flower  | None | Dok Champa |
National Sport  | Rugby Sevens | Football |
National Colors  | Black, red, green and white | Red, blue and white |
Indicators | Kenya | Laos |
|---|---|---|
Current Date  | Saturday, 5th April, 2025 | Saturday, 5th April, 2025 |
Current Time  | 06:35 PM | 10:35 PM |
Timezones  | UTC+3 (East Africa Time) | UTC+7 (Indochina Time) |
Current Timezone  | UTC+3 (East Africa 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 Kenya is [06:35 PM], [Saturday, 5th April, 2025 ].
The current time and date in Laos is [10:35 PM], [Saturday, 5th April, 2025].
Kenya is [ 4 hours ] behind of Laos.
Based on the elaboration of latest World Bank Data, the total population of Kenya as of 2023 is estimated to be around 55,100,586, 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, Kenya had 47,466,807 more people than Laos.
The annual Population Growth in Kenya is 2.09% and the annual population growth in Laos is 1.46%.
Indicators | Kenya | Laos |
|---|---|---|
Age ( 0 - 14 ) (Year: 2023)  | 25.6 % | 20.6 % |
Age ( 15 - 64 ) (Year: 2023)  | 71.7 % | 75.1 % |
Age ( 65+ ) (Year: 2023)  | 2.64 % | 4.25 % |
Indicators | Kenya | Laos |
|---|---|---|
| [ LATEST WEATHER DATA ] | ||
Place  | Nairobi | Vientiane |
Current Time | 06:35 PM | 10:35 PM |
Current Weather  | Light Rain  | Overcast Clouds  |
Current Temperature  | 22.93 Degree Celsius | 31.62 Degree Celsius |
Wind Speed  | 7.72 km/hr, 50 Degree | 3.59 km/hr, 355 Degree |
Humidity  | 60 % | 56 % |
Indicators | Kenya | Laos |
|---|---|---|
Fertility Rate (2023)  | 3.3 (Births Per Woman) | 2.45 (Births Per Woman) |
Mortality Rate (Adult Male) (2023)  | 407.93 (Per 1000 Male Adults) | 197.45 (Per 1000 Male Adults) |
Mortality Rate (Adult Female) (2023) | 301.54 (Per 1000 Female Adults) | 140.15 (Per 1000 Female Adults) |
Infant Mortality Rate (2023)  | 30.5 (Per 1000 Live Births) | 32.7 (Per 1000 Live Births) |
Indicators | Kenya | Laos |
|---|---|---|
Top Cause of Death (2023)  | Neonatal conditions (48.8 people per 100K population) | Stroke (80.5 people per 100K population) |
Lowest Cause of Death (2023)  | Ischaemic heart disease ( 22.8 people per 100K population) | Road injury ( 17.9 people per 100K population) |
Road Traffic Deaths (2023)  | 28.2 (people per 100K population) | 16.4 (people per 100K population) |
Suicide Deaths (2023)  | 6.11 (Number of suicide deaths per 100K people) | 5.43 (Number of suicide deaths per 100K people) |
New HIV Infections (2023)  | 0.46 (HIV infections per 1000 people) | 0.14 (HIV infections per 1000 people) |
The leading cause of death in Kenya, is [ Neonatal conditions ]. Around 48.8 people per 100,000 people in Kenya, are dying of Neonatal conditions.
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 Kenya, spent [ 4.55% ] 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 | Kenya | Laos |
|---|---|---|
Prevalance Of Hypertension (2023)  | 33.2 (Percentage of adults [30-79] with hypertension) | 28.5 (Percentage of adults [30-79] with hypertension) |
Adult Obesity (2023)  | 12.4% (Percentage of Obesity in adults) | 8.01% (Percentage of Obesity in adults) |
Pure Alcohol Consumption (2023)  | 2.87 Liters (per adult over a calendar year) | 11.52 Liters (per adult over a calendar year) |
Tobacco Consumption (2023)  | 10% (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 Kenya, are 1.55 times more likely to be obese compared to the people living in Laos.
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