East Asia & Pacific

🇱🇦 Lao PDR

Real-time economic and demographic statistics for Lao PDR

GDP

#139

of 214

Population

#104

of 217

GDP per Capita

#172

of 214

GDP Growth

#80

of 214

Share of World

0.01%

of world GDP

Income Level

Lower middle income

Lao PDR GDP
+4.26%annual growth

Data year: 2024

Verified: Nov 2025

Lao PDR GDP (2015–2024)

+4.26%annual growth

Demographics
7.8M

Population

+1.37%annual growth

Data year: 2024

Verified: Nov 2025

Economics
$2,124

GDP per Capita

+2.76%annual growth

Data year: 2024

Verified: Nov 2025

Economics
+4.26%

GDP Growth Rate

+0.51ppannual change

Data year: 2024

Verified: Nov 2025

Labor Market
1.22%

Unemployment Rate

+0.03ppannual change
Economics
+23.13%

Inflation Rate

-8.10ppannual change

Data year: 2024

Verified: Nov 2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lao PDR's GDP?
Lao PDR's GDP is approximately $16.5 billion (2024, representing 0.0% of world GDP), making it the #139 largest economy out of 214 countries. Data sourced from the World Bank.
What is Lao PDR's population?
Lao PDR has a population of approximately 7.8M — the #104 most populous country in the world. Population data is collected annually by the World Bank from national statistical agencies.
What is Lao PDR's GDP per capita?
Lao PDR's GDP per capita is approximately $2,124, ranking #172 globally. This metric reflects average economic output per person and is a key indicator of living standards.
How fast is Lao PDR's economy growing?
Lao PDR's economy is currently growing at approximately 4.3% per year, ranking #80 globally by GDP growth rate. Data sourced from the World Bank.
What region is Lao PDR in?
Lao PDR is located in the East Asia & Pacific region and is classified as a lower middle income economy by the World Bank. This classification is based on gross national income (GNI) per capita.