Lao PDR 2019
Detailed economic analysis and indicators for 2019
Key Economic Indicators (2019)
GDP (Current USD)
$18.74 billion
↑ 3.30% vs 2018GDP per Capita
$2,589.32
↑ 1.74% vs 2018GDP Growth (Annual %)
5.46%
↓ 0.79pp vs 2018Inflation Rate (CPI %)
3.32%
↑ 1.28pp vs 2018Year-over-Year Comparison
| Indicator | 2018 | 2019 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| GDP (Current USD) | $18.14 billion | $18.74 billion | +3.30% |
| GDP per Capita | $2,545.11 | $2,589.32 | +1.74% |
| GDP Growth (Annual %) | 6.25% | 5.46% | -0.79pp |
| Inflation (CPI %) | 2.04% | 3.32% | +1.28pp |
| Unemployment Rate (%) | 2.90% | 2.54% | -0.36pp |
All Economic Indicators (2019)
National Accounts
- GDP (Current USD)
- $18.74 billion
- GDP per Capita
- $2,589.32
- GDP Growth (Annual %)
- 5.46%
- Gross National Income
- $17.66 billion
Prices & Employment
- Inflation (CPI %)
- 3.32%
- Inflation (GDP Deflator %)
- 1.20%
- Unemployment Rate (%)
- 2.54%
- 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)
- -7.04%
- Government Debt (% GDP)
- N/A
- Data Last Updated
- 2025-10-23
Frequently Asked Questions
As of 2019, Lao PDR's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is $18.74 billion. This represents the total value of goods and services produced in the country.
The GDP per capita in Lao PDR for 2019 is $2,589.32. 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 2019 is 3.32%. This measures the annual percentage change in the cost of consumer goods and services.
Lao PDR's annual GDP growth rate for 2019 is 5.46%. This indicates the rate at which the country's economy is expanding or contracting.
The unemployment rate in Lao PDR for 2019 is 2.54%. This represents the percentage of the labor force that is unemployed and actively seeking employment.