Categories in Vientiane
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Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Vientiane
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Restaurants | 3,295 | 12 years |
| Shopping | 1,228 | — |
| Cafes | 773 | — |
| Other accommodation | 718 | 21 years |
| Education | 686 | 23 years |
| Corporate management | 617 | 19 years |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 529 | — |
| Clothing stores | 528 | — |
| Hotels and motels | 442 | — |
| Electronics stores | 436 | 16 years |
| Pharmacies and drug stores | 419 | — |
| Public administration | 361 | — |
Vientiane Facts
| Area | 229.7 km² |
| Population | 446,949 |
| Male Population | 218,992 (49.0%) |
| Female Population | 227,957 (51.0%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +248.1% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +44.6% |
| Median Age | 23.8 years (Male: 23.9, Female: 23.7) |
| Area Codes | 21, 23 |
| Neighborhoods | Ban Nongbone, Ban Khunta, Ban Nakham, Watchan, Ban Phonkheng |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Indochina Time |
| Lat & Lng | 17.96667, 102.60000 |
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Vientiane Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 128,412 | 227,757 | 309,019 | 420,752 | 446,949 |
| Population Density | 559.1 / km² | 991.6 / km² | 1,345.4 / km² | 1,831.8 / km² | 1,945.9 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Vientiane Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 36.2% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vientiane | +227.7% | +84.7% | +36.2% |
| Vientiane Prefecture | +280.3% | +104.2% | +45% |
| Laos | +124.3% | +60.2% | +27.3% |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Vientiane Median Age
Median Age: 23.8 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vientiane | 23.8 yrs | 23.7 yrs | 23.9 yrs |
| Vientiane Prefecture | 23 yrs | 22.9 yrs | 23.1 yrs |
| Laos | 19.4 yrs | 19.7 yrs | 19.2 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Vientiane Population Density
Population Density: 1,946 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vientiane | 446,949 | 229.7 km² | 1,946 / km² |
| Vientiane Prefecture | 896,503 | 3,654.9 km² | 245 / km² |
| Laos | 6.8 million | 230,024 km² | 29.6 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Vientiane Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1800 to 2100
Sources:
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Neighborhoods in Vientiane
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Vientiane
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Vientiane
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Vientiane
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Taka, M. &Guillaume, J. Gridded global datasets for Gross Domestic Product and Human Development Index over 1990–2015. Sci Data 5, 180004 (2018) doi:10.1038/sdata.2018.4
Vientiane CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vientiane | 165,002 tn | 0.37 tn | 718.4 tons/km² |
| Vientiane Prefecture | 399,572 tn | 0.45 tn | 109.3 tons/km² |
| Laos | 2,571,221 tn | 0.38 tn | 11.2 tons/km² |
Sources: [Link] Moran, D., Kanemoto K; Jiborn, M., Wood, R., Többen, J., and Seto, K.C. (2018) Carbon footprints of 13,000 cities. Environmental Research Letters DOI: 10.1088/1748-9326/aac72a
Vientiane CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 165,002 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 0.37 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 718.4 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Low (2) |
| Flood | High (9) |
| Earthquake | Medium (4) |
| Cyclone | High (8) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
Sources:
- Dilley, M., R.S. Chen, U. Deichmann, A.L. Lerner-Lam, M. Arnold, J. Agwe, P. Buys, O. Kjekstad, B. Lyon, and G. Yetman. 2005. Natural Disaster Hotspots: A Global Risk Analysis. Washington, D.C.: World Bank. https://doi.org/10.1596/0-8213-5930-4.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University, International Bank for Reconstruction and Development - The World Bank, and United Nations Environment Programme Global Resource Information Database Geneva - UNEP/GRID-Geneva. 2005. Global Cyclone Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4CZ353K.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University, and International Research Institute for Climate and Society - IRI - Columbia University. 2005. Global Drought Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4VX0DFT.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Flood Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4668B3D.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Earthquake Hazard Distribution - Peak Ground Acceleration. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4BZ63ZS.
Vientiane
Vientiane (/vjɛnˈtjɑːn/; French pronunciation: [vjɛ̃ˈtjan]; Lao: ວຽງຈັນ, Viang chan, IPA: [ʋíəŋ tɕàn]) is the capital and largest city of Laos, on the banks of the Mekong River near the border with Thailand. Vientiane became the capital in 1563 due ..
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