Lao PDR 2012
Detailed economic analysis and indicators for 2012
Key Economic Indicators (2012)
GDP (Current USD)
$10.19 billion
↑ 16.49% vs 2011GDP per Capita
$1,563.57
↑ 14.84% vs 2011GDP Growth (Annual %)
8.03%
↓ 0.01pp vs 2011Inflation Rate (CPI %)
4.26%
↓ 3.31pp vs 2011Year-over-Year Comparison
| Indicator | 2011 | 2012 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| GDP (Current USD) | $8.75 billion | $10.19 billion | +16.49% |
| GDP per Capita | $1,361.55 | $1,563.57 | +14.84% |
| GDP Growth (Annual %) | 8.04% | 8.03% | -0.01pp |
| Inflation (CPI %) | 7.57% | 4.26% | -3.31pp |
| Unemployment Rate (%) | 1.06% | 1.40% | +0.34pp |
All Economic Indicators (2012)
National Accounts
- GDP (Current USD)
- $10.19 billion
- GDP per Capita
- $1,563.57
- GDP Growth (Annual %)
- 8.03%
- Gross National Income
- $9.58 billion
Prices & Employment
- Inflation (CPI %)
- 4.26%
- Inflation (GDP Deflator %)
- 7.53%
- Unemployment Rate (%)
- 1.40%
- Interest Rate (Real %)
- N/A
Trade & Investment
- Exports (Goods & Services)
- N/A
- Imports (Goods & Services)
- N/A
- FDI Inflow
- N/A
- FDI Outflow
- N/A
Balance & Debt
- Current Account Balance (% GDP)
- -7.31%
- Government Debt (% GDP)
- N/A
- Data Last Updated
- 2025-10-23
Frequently Asked Questions
As of 2012, Lao PDR's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is $10.19 billion. This represents the total value of goods and services produced in the country.
The GDP per capita in Lao PDR for 2012 is $1,563.57. GDP per capita is calculated by dividing the country's GDP by its population.
The Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation rate in Lao PDR for 2012 is 4.26%. This measures the annual percentage change in the cost of consumer goods and services.
Lao PDR's annual GDP growth rate for 2012 is 8.03%. This indicates the rate at which the country's economy is expanding or contracting.
The unemployment rate in Lao PDR for 2012 is 1.40%. This represents the percentage of the labor force that is unemployed and actively seeking employment.