Lao PDR 2018
Detailed economic analysis and indicators for 2018
Key Economic Indicators (2018)
GDP (Current USD)
$18.14 billion
↑ 6.27% vs 2017GDP per Capita
$2,545.11
↑ 4.63% vs 2017GDP Growth (Annual %)
6.25%
↓ 0.64pp vs 2017Inflation Rate (CPI %)
2.04%
↑ 1.21pp vs 2017Year-over-Year Comparison
| Indicator | 2017 | 2018 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| GDP (Current USD) | $17.07 billion | $18.14 billion | +6.27% |
| GDP per Capita | $2,432.43 | $2,545.11 | +4.63% |
| GDP Growth (Annual %) | 6.89% | 6.25% | -0.64pp |
| Inflation (CPI %) | 0.83% | 2.04% | +1.21pp |
| Unemployment Rate (%) | 3.27% | 2.90% | -0.37pp |
All Economic Indicators (2018)
National Accounts
- GDP (Current USD)
- $18.14 billion
- GDP per Capita
- $2,545.11
- GDP Growth (Annual %)
- 6.25%
- Gross National Income
- $17.36 billion
Prices & Employment
- Inflation (CPI %)
- 2.04%
- Inflation (GDP Deflator %)
- 1.92%
- Unemployment Rate (%)
- 2.90%
- 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)
- -9.09%
- Government Debt (% GDP)
- N/A
- Data Last Updated
- 2025-10-23
Frequently Asked Questions
As of 2018, Lao PDR's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is $18.14 billion. This represents the total value of goods and services produced in the country.
The GDP per capita in Lao PDR for 2018 is $2,545.11. 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 2018 is 2.04%. This measures the annual percentage change in the cost of consumer goods and services.
Lao PDR's annual GDP growth rate for 2018 is 6.25%. This indicates the rate at which the country's economy is expanding or contracting.
The unemployment rate in Lao PDR for 2018 is 2.90%. This represents the percentage of the labor force that is unemployed and actively seeking employment.