Lao speaking countries

Lao is the official language in Laos and is spoken in 1 more countries as monther tongue by a part of the population. The Lao language (native name: ພາສາລາວ) has its roots in the Tai–Kadai language family.

With a share of around 67%, it is most widespread in Laos. A total of about 21.1 m people worldwide speak Lao as their mother tongue.