Laos Generation Breakdown 2026: How Many Millennials, Gen Z, and Boomers?
In Laos, Gen Z is the largest generation: 2,315,075 people, 29.0% of the population.
Population on 1 July 2026, UN World Population Prospects 2024 (medium variant). See the population pyramid for Laos.
- Gen Beta — 234,504 (2.9%)
- Gen Alpha — 1,889,998 (23.7%)
- Gen Z — 2,315,075 (29.0%)
- Millennials — 1,902,454 (23.9%)
- Gen X — 1,079,359 (13.5%)
- Baby Boomers — 510,358 (6.4%)
- Silent Generation — 42,187 (0.5%)
- Greatest Generation — 84 (<0.1%)
Generation Population Distribution - Laos
Generation Breakdown by Population - Laos
Total Population: 7,974,018
| Generation | Birth Years | Age Range (2026) | Population | % of Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Gen Beta | 2025–2039 | 0–1 years | 234,504 | 2.9% | 119,869 | 114,635 |
Gen Alpha | 2013–2024 | 2–13 years | 1,889,998 | 23.7% | 964,340 | 925,657 |
Gen Z | 1997–2012 | 14–29 years | 2,315,075 | 29.0% | 1,173,449 | 1,141,626 |
Millennials | 1981–1996 | 30–45 years | 1,902,454 | 23.9% | 958,496 | 943,958 |
Gen X | 1965–1980 | 46–61 years | 1,079,359 | 13.5% | 535,062 | 544,297 |
Baby Boomers | 1946–1964 | 62–80 years | 510,358 | 6.4% | 237,463 | 272,894 |
Silent Generation | 1928–1945 | 81–98 years | 42,187 | 0.5% | 16,892 | 25,294 |
Greatest Generation | before 1928 | 99+ years | 84 | <0.1% | 22 | 62 |
| Total | 7,974,018 | 100.0% | 4,005,594 | 3,968,424 | ||
Population on 1 July 2026, UN World Population Prospects 2024 (medium variant). Generation definitions: Pew Research Center (Silent–Gen Z); McCrindle Research (Gen Alpha, Gen Beta).
Laos Generations: Frequently Asked Questions
Population on 1 July 2026, UN World Population Prospects 2024 (medium variant).
What is the largest generation in Laos?
Gen Z is the largest generation in Laos, with 2,315,075 people (29.0%).
How many Gen Z, Millennials and Baby Boomers are in Laos?
Laos has 2,315,075 Gen Z, 1,902,454 Millennials and 510,358 Baby Boomers.
What share of Laos is Gen Z, and how does it rank?
Gen Z is 29.0% of Laos, the 61st-highest Gen Z share of the 194 countries.
How do the youngest and oldest generations compare in Laos?
The youngest generations, Gen Alpha and Gen Beta, together number 2,124,502 in Laos, versus 42,271 in the oldest two, the Silent and Greatest generations.
How does the largest generation in Laos compare with the world?
Gen Z is 29.0% of Laos, compared with 24.7% worldwide.
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