Lao PDR 2021
Detailed economic analysis and indicators for 2021
Key Economic Indicators (2021)
GDP (Current USD)
$18.83 billion
↓ 0.81% vs 2020GDP per Capita
$2,526.05
↓ 2.23% vs 2020GDP Growth (Annual %)
2.53%
↑ 2.03pp vs 2020Inflation Rate (CPI %)
3.76%
↓ 1.35pp vs 2020Year-over-Year Comparison
| Indicator | 2020 | 2021 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| GDP (Current USD) | $18.98 billion | $18.83 billion | -0.81% |
| GDP per Capita | $2,583.78 | $2,526.05 | -2.23% |
| GDP Growth (Annual %) | 0.50% | 2.53% | +2.03pp |
| Inflation (CPI %) | 5.10% | 3.76% | -1.35pp |
| Unemployment Rate (%) | 2.36% | 2.07% | -0.30pp |
All Economic Indicators (2021)
National Accounts
- GDP (Current USD)
- $18.83 billion
- GDP per Capita
- $2,526.05
- GDP Growth (Annual %)
- 2.53%
- Gross National Income
- $17.75 billion
Prices & Employment
- Inflation (CPI %)
- 3.76%
- Inflation (GDP Deflator %)
- 3.71%
- Unemployment Rate (%)
- 2.07%
- 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)
- 2.29%
- Government Debt (% GDP)
- N/A
- Data Last Updated
- 2025-10-23
Frequently Asked Questions
As of 2021, Lao PDR's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is $18.83 billion. This represents the total value of goods and services produced in the country.
The GDP per capita in Lao PDR for 2021 is $2,526.05. 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 2021 is 3.76%. This measures the annual percentage change in the cost of consumer goods and services.
Lao PDR's annual GDP growth rate for 2021 is 2.53%. This indicates the rate at which the country's economy is expanding or contracting.
The unemployment rate in Lao PDR for 2021 is 2.07%. This represents the percentage of the labor force that is unemployed and actively seeking employment.