Lao PDR 2016
Detailed economic analysis and indicators for 2016
Key Economic Indicators (2016)
GDP (Current USD)
$15.91 billion
↑ 10.30% vs 2015GDP per Capita
$2,303.22
↑ 8.59% vs 2015GDP Growth (Annual %)
7.02%
↓ 0.25pp vs 2015Inflation Rate (CPI %)
1.60%
↑ 0.32pp vs 2015Year-over-Year Comparison
| Indicator | 2015 | 2016 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| GDP (Current USD) | $14.43 billion | $15.91 billion | +10.30% |
| GDP per Capita | $2,121.01 | $2,303.22 | +8.59% |
| GDP Growth (Annual %) | 7.27% | 7.02% | -0.25pp |
| Inflation (CPI %) | 1.28% | 1.60% | +0.32pp |
| Unemployment Rate (%) | 2.49% | 2.88% | +0.39pp |
All Economic Indicators (2016)
National Accounts
- GDP (Current USD)
- $15.91 billion
- GDP per Capita
- $2,303.22
- GDP Growth (Annual %)
- 7.02%
- Gross National Income
- $15.23 billion
Prices & Employment
- Inflation (CPI %)
- 1.60%
- Inflation (GDP Deflator %)
- 3.02%
- Unemployment Rate (%)
- 2.88%
- 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)
- -8.70%
- Government Debt (% GDP)
- N/A
- Data Last Updated
- 2025-10-23
Frequently Asked Questions
As of 2016, Lao PDR's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is $15.91 billion. This represents the total value of goods and services produced in the country.
The GDP per capita in Lao PDR for 2016 is $2,303.22. 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 2016 is 1.60%. This measures the annual percentage change in the cost of consumer goods and services.
Lao PDR's annual GDP growth rate for 2016 is 7.02%. This indicates the rate at which the country's economy is expanding or contracting.
The unemployment rate in Lao PDR for 2016 is 2.88%. This represents the percentage of the labor force that is unemployed and actively seeking employment.