Laos Population Distribution Grids from 2015 to 2030

2015-2030 population estimates for Laos, with total people per grid cell. The dataset is a 2025 Alpha release from WorldPop, constructed in September 2025, using a Random Forest-based dasymetric redistribution method. Data is provided as GeoTIFF files at a 3 arc-second resolution (approximately 100m at the equator) in the WGS84 coordinate system.

Use Cases

• Modeling population density changes over time based on the 2015-2030 time series.
• Conducting dasymetric population mapping based on the Random Forest redistribution method.
• Integrating high-resolution (approx. 100m) population data into geospatial analyses for Laos.
• Assessing regional development and infrastructure needs based on projected population distribution.

Strengths

• Provides a 15-year time series from 2015 to 2030 for longitudinal analysis.
• High spatial resolution of approximately 100 meters at the equator.
• Uses a modern Random Forest-based dasymetric redistribution mapping approach.

Limitations

• Description metadata is limited; actual data quality requires manual inspection after download.
• Data is labeled as a 2025 Alpha release version, which may indicate preliminary status.
• Column-level documentation is absent; field semantics must be inferred after download.

Provenance

Source

WorldPop

Collection Method

Random Forest-based dasymetric redistribution of population estimates.

Time Range

2015-2030

Freshness

Last updated 2026-03-23 01:31:01.150696; freshness should be verified.

Geography

Lao People's Democratic Republic