GDP (current US$) (UNESCO Institute) in Laos
Laos: GDP (current US$) (UNESCO Institute) was 16.50 billion current US$ in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
16.50 billion current US$
Change on year
up 4.2%
World rank
140th
of 211 countries
All-time high
18.98 billion current US$
in 2020
All-time low
598.96 million current US$
in 1988
Years of data
41
1984–2024
GDP in Laos, 1984–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in current US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for gdp in Laos is 16.50 billion current US$, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of up 4.2% on the previous year and up 24.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gdp in Laos peaked at 18.98 billion current US$ in 2020 and was at its lowest, 598.96 million current US$, in 1988.
Laos ranks 140th of 211 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
GDP (current US$) (UNESCO Institute) in Laos, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1984 | 1.76 billion current US$ | — |
| 1985 | 2.37 billion current US$ | +34.7% |
| 1986 | 1.78 billion current US$ | -24.9% |
| 1987 | 1.09 billion current US$ | -38.8% |
| 1988 | 598.96 million current US$ | -44.9% |
| 1989 | 714.05 million current US$ | +19.2% |
| 1990 | 865.56 million current US$ | +21.2% |
| 1991 | 1.03 billion current US$ | +18.8% |
| 1992 | 1.13 billion current US$ | +9.7% |
| 1993 | 1.33 billion current US$ | +17.7% |
| 1994 | 1.54 billion current US$ | +16.3% |
| 1995 | 1.76 billion current US$ | +14.2% |
| 1996 | 1.87 billion current US$ | +6.2% |
| 1997 | 1.75 billion current US$ | -6.8% |
| 1998 | 1.28 billion current US$ | -26.7% |
| 1999 | 1.45 billion current US$ | +13.6% |
| 2000 | 1.73 billion current US$ | +19.0% |
| 2001 | 1.77 billion current US$ | +2.2% |
| 2002 | 1.76 billion current US$ | -0.6% |
| 2003 | 2.02 billion current US$ | +15.1% |
| 2004 | 2.37 billion current US$ | +17.0% |
| 2005 | 2.74 billion current US$ | +15.6% |
| 2006 | 3.46 billion current US$ | +26.3% |
| 2007 | 4.22 billion current US$ | +22.2% |
| 2008 | 5.45 billion current US$ | +29.0% |
| 2009 | 5.84 billion current US$ | +7.2% |
| 2010 | 7.13 billion current US$ | +22.2% |
| 2011 | 8.75 billion current US$ | +22.7% |
| 2012 | 10.19 billion current US$ | +16.5% |
| 2013 | 11.98 billion current US$ | +17.6% |
| 2014 | 13.28 billion current US$ | +10.8% |
| 2015 | 14.43 billion current US$ | +8.6% |
| 2016 | 15.91 billion current US$ | +10.3% |
| 2017 | 17.07 billion current US$ | +7.3% |
| 2018 | 18.14 billion current US$ | +6.3% |
| 2019 | 18.74 billion current US$ | +3.3% |
| 2020 | 18.98 billion current US$ | +1.3% |
| 2021 | 18.83 billion current US$ | -0.8% |
| 2022 | 15.47 billion current US$ | -17.8% |
| 2023 | 15.84 billion current US$ | +2.4% |
| 2024 | 16.50 billion current US$ | +4.2% |
Laos compared with similar countries
- Laos's 16.50 billion current US$ is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 26.33 billion current US$, 63% of the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Laos's 16.50 billion current US$ is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 15.98 billion current US$, 1.0× the median. (36 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 1.38 billion current US$ | 598.96 million current US$ | 2.37 billion current US$ | 6 |
| 1990s | 1.40 billion current US$ | 865.56 million current US$ | 1.87 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 3.13 billion current US$ | 1.73 billion current US$ | 5.84 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 13.56 billion current US$ | 7.13 billion current US$ | 18.74 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 17.12 billion current US$ | 15.47 billion current US$ | 18.98 billion current US$ | 5 |
Countries ranked near Laos
- 137 Madagascar 17.42 billion current US$ compare
- 138 Afghanistan 17.15 billion current US$ compare
- 139 North Macedonia 16.69 billion current US$ compare
- 141 Bahamas 15.83 billion current US$ compare
- 142 Congo 15.72 billion current US$ compare
- 143 Brunei 15.46 billion current US$ compare
More population data for Laos
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate -0.5042 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate -2.23 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate -0.5042 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate -0.3849 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 9,776 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 1.13 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.9341 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate -0.511 (2100)
- Population density 40.11 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 438,726 (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gdp in Laos?
- Gdp in Laos was 16.50 billion current US$ in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest gdp recorded in Laos?
- The highest recorded value was 18.98 billion current US$ in 2020.
- What is the lowest gdp recorded in Laos?
- The lowest recorded value was 598.96 million current US$ in 1988.
- How does Laos rank for gdp?
- Laos ranks 140th out of 211 countries with data for 2024.
- Is gdp rising or falling in Laos?
- Over the last ten years it is up 24.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Laos data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of GDP (current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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February 2026 Data Release