Lao PDR 2017
Detailed economic analysis and indicators for 2017
Key Economic Indicators (2017)
GDP (Current USD)
$17.07 billion
↑ 7.28% vs 2016GDP per Capita
$2,432.43
↑ 5.61% vs 2016GDP Growth (Annual %)
6.89%
↓ 0.13pp vs 2016Inflation Rate (CPI %)
0.83%
↓ 0.77pp vs 2016Year-over-Year Comparison
| Indicator | 2016 | 2017 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| GDP (Current USD) | $15.91 billion | $17.07 billion | +7.28% |
| GDP per Capita | $2,303.22 | $2,432.43 | +5.61% |
| GDP Growth (Annual %) | 7.02% | 6.89% | -0.13pp |
| Inflation (CPI %) | 1.60% | 0.83% | -0.77pp |
| Unemployment Rate (%) | 2.88% | 3.27% | +0.39pp |
All Economic Indicators (2017)
National Accounts
- GDP (Current USD)
- $17.07 billion
- GDP per Capita
- $2,432.43
- GDP Growth (Annual %)
- 6.89%
- Gross National Income
- $16.17 billion
Prices & Employment
- Inflation (CPI %)
- 0.83%
- Inflation (GDP Deflator %)
- 1.85%
- Unemployment Rate (%)
- 3.27%
- 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)
- -7.38%
- Government Debt (% GDP)
- N/A
- Data Last Updated
- 2025-10-23
Frequently Asked Questions
As of 2017, Lao PDR's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is $17.07 billion. This represents the total value of goods and services produced in the country.
The GDP per capita in Lao PDR for 2017 is $2,432.43. 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 2017 is 0.83%. This measures the annual percentage change in the cost of consumer goods and services.
Lao PDR's annual GDP growth rate for 2017 is 6.89%. This indicates the rate at which the country's economy is expanding or contracting.
The unemployment rate in Lao PDR for 2017 is 3.27%. This represents the percentage of the labor force that is unemployed and actively seeking employment.