Lao PDR 2020
Detailed economic analysis and indicators for 2020
Key Economic Indicators (2020)
GDP (Current USD)
$18.98 billion
↑ 1.29% vs 2019GDP per Capita
$2,583.78
↓ 0.21% vs 2019GDP Growth (Annual %)
0.50%
↓ 4.95pp vs 2019Inflation Rate (CPI %)
5.10%
↑ 1.78pp vs 2019Year-over-Year Comparison
| Indicator | 2019 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| GDP (Current USD) | $18.74 billion | $18.98 billion | +1.29% |
| GDP per Capita | $2,589.32 | $2,583.78 | -0.21% |
| GDP Growth (Annual %) | 5.46% | 0.50% | -4.95pp |
| Inflation (CPI %) | 3.32% | 5.10% | +1.78pp |
| Unemployment Rate (%) | 2.54% | 2.36% | -0.18pp |
All Economic Indicators (2020)
National Accounts
- GDP (Current USD)
- $18.98 billion
- GDP per Capita
- $2,583.78
- GDP Growth (Annual %)
- 0.50%
- Gross National Income
- $17.85 billion
Prices & Employment
- Inflation (CPI %)
- 5.10%
- Inflation (GDP Deflator %)
- 5.03%
- Unemployment Rate (%)
- 2.36%
- 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)
- -1.60%
- Government Debt (% GDP)
- N/A
- Data Last Updated
- 2025-10-23
Frequently Asked Questions
As of 2020, Lao PDR's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is $18.98 billion. This represents the total value of goods and services produced in the country.
The GDP per capita in Lao PDR for 2020 is $2,583.78. 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 2020 is 5.10%. This measures the annual percentage change in the cost of consumer goods and services.
Lao PDR's annual GDP growth rate for 2020 is 0.50%. This indicates the rate at which the country's economy is expanding or contracting.
The unemployment rate in Lao PDR for 2020 is 2.36%. This represents the percentage of the labor force that is unemployed and actively seeking employment.