The gross domestic product (GDP) per capita in Laos was estimated at 2,066.02 U.S. dollars in 2024. Between 1980 and 2024, the GDP per capita rose by 1,481.43 U.S. dollars, though the increase followed an uneven trajectory rather than a consistent upward trend. The GDP per capita will steadily rise by 251.59 U.S. dollars over the period from 2024 to 2030, reflecting a clear upward trend.This indicator describes the gross domestic product per capita at current prices. Thereby, the gross domestic product was first converted from national currency to U.S. dollars at current exchange rates and then divided by the total population. The gross domestic product is a measure of a country's productivity. It refers to the total value of goods and service produced during a given time period (here a year).

The Gross Domestic Product per capita in Laos was last recorded at 2724.42 US dollars in 2024. The GDP per Capita in Laos is equivalent to 22 percent of the world's average. This dataset provides - Laos GDP per capita - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Laos LA: GDP: USD: per Capita data was reported at 2,457.376 USD in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 2,338.692 USD for 2016. Laos LA: GDP: USD: per Capita data is updated yearly, averaging 397.861 USD from Dec 1984 (Median) to 2017, with 34 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 2,457.376 USD in 2017 and a record low of 148.984 USD in 1988. Laos LA: GDP: USD: per Capita data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Laos – Table LA.World Bank: Gross Domestic Product: Nominal. GDP per capita is gross domestic product divided by midyear population. GDP is the sum of gross value added by all resident producers in the economy plus any product taxes and minus any subsidies not included in the value of the products. It is calculated without making deductions for depreciation of fabricated assets or for depletion and degradation of natural resources. Data are in current U.S. dollars.; ; World Bank national accounts data, and OECD National Accounts data files.; Weighted Average;

The Gross Domestic Product per capita in Laos was last recorded at 8610.90 US dollars in 2024, when adjusted by purchasing power parity (PPP). The GDP per Capita, in Laos, when adjusted by Purchasing Power Parity is equivalent to 48 percent of the world's average. This dataset provides the latest reported value for - Laos GDP per capita PPP - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Laos: GDP per capita, Purchasing Power Parity: The latest value from 2024 is 8611 U.S. dollars, an increase from 8372 U.S. dollars in 2023. In comparison, the world average is 27291 U.S. dollars, based on data from 177 countries. Historically, the average for Laos from 1990 to 2024 is 4750 U.S. dollars. The minimum value, 2006 U.S. dollars, was reached in 1990 while the maximum of 8611 U.S. dollars was recorded in 2024.

Laos: GDP per capita, constant dollars: The latest value from 2024 is 2724.42 U.S. dollars, an increase from 2648.89 U.S. dollars in 2023. In comparison, the world average is 15841.40 U.S. dollars, based on data from 178 countries. Historically, the average for Laos from 1984 to 2024 is 1368.65 U.S. dollars. The minimum value, 551.36 U.S. dollars, was reached in 1988 while the maximum of 2724.42 U.S. dollars was recorded in 2024.

Key information about Laos GDP Per Capita

• Laos Gross Domestic Product (GDP) per Capita reached 2,595.000 USD in Dec 2021, compared with 2,642.000 USD in Dec 2020.
• Laos GDP Per Capita data is updated yearly, available from Dec 1984 to Dec 2021, with an average number of 464.545 USD.
• The data reached an all-time high of 2,642.000 USD in Dec 2020 and a record low of 146.986 in Dec 1988.
• CEIC extends history for annual GDP per Capita. Lao Statistics Bureau provides GDP per Capita in USD. GDP per Capita prior to 2006 is sourced from the World Bank.

Related information about Laos GDP Per Capita data

• In the latest reports, Laos GDP expanded 4.423 % YoY in Dec 2022.
• Laos Nominal GDP reached 15.363 USD bn in Dec 2022.
• Its GDP deflator (implicit price deflator) increased 11.620 % in Dec 2022.
• Gross Savings Rate of Laos was measured at 18.431 % in Dec 2016.

GDP per capita, PPP (current international $) in Laos was reported at 9788 USD in 2024, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Laos - GDP per capita, PPP (current international $) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on September of 2025.

Laos: GDP per capita, constant 2012 dollars: The latest value from is U.S. dollars, unavailable from U.S. dollars in . In comparison, the world average is 0 U.S. dollars, based on data from countries. Historically, the average for Laos from to is U.S. dollars. The minimum value, U.S. dollars, was reached in while the maximum of U.S. dollars was recorded in .

GDP per capita (constant 2015 US$) in Laos was reported at 2724 USD in 2024, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Laos - GDP per capita (constant 2000 US$) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on October of 2025.

Key information about Laos Nominal GDP

• Laos Nominal GDP reached 15.4 USD bn in Dec 2022, compared with 19.1 USD bn in the previous year.
• Nominal GDP in Laos is updated yearly, available from Dec 1984 to Dec 2022, with an average number of 2.4 USD bn.
• The data reached an all-time high of 19.1 USD bn in Dec 2020 and a record low of 599.0 USD mn in Dec 1988.

CEIC converts annual Nominal GDP into USD. Lao Statistics Bureau provides Nominal GDP in local currency based on SNA 2008. The Bank of the Lao PDR average market exchange rate is used for currency conversions. Nominal GDP prior to 2012 is based on SNA 1993 and prior to 2002 is sourced from the World Bank.


Related information about Laos Nominal GDP

• In the latest reports, Laos GDP expanded 4.4 % YoY in Dec 2022.
• Its GDP deflator (implicit price deflator) increased 11.6 % in Dec 2022.
• Laos GDP Per Capita reached 2,595.0 USD in Dec 2021.
• Its Gross Savings Rate was measured at 18.4 % in Dec 2016.
• For Nominal GDP contributions, Investment accounted for 29.0 % in Dec 2016.
• Public Consumption accounted for 14.0 % in Dec 2016.
• Private Consumption accounted for 64.4 % in Dec 2016.

The gross domestic product (GDP) in current prices in Laos was about 15.88 billion U.S. dollars in 2024. Between 1980 and 2024, the GDP rose by approximately 13.97 billion U.S. dollars, though the increase followed an uneven trajectory rather than a consistent upward trend. The GDP will steadily rise by around 3.30 billion U.S. dollars over the period from 2024 to 2030, reflecting a clear upward trend.This indicator describes the gross domestic product at current prices. The values are based upon the GDP in national currency converted to U.S. dollars using market exchange rates (yearly average). The GDP represents the total value of final goods and services produced during a year.

Laos LA: GDP: PPP:(GDP) Gross Domestic Productper Capita data was reported at 7,023.372 Intl $ in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 6,549.668 Intl $ for 2016. Laos LA: GDP: PPP:(GDP) Gross Domestic Productper Capita data is updated yearly, averaging 2,457.922 Intl $ from Dec 1990 (Median) to 2017, with 28 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 7,023.372 Intl $ in 2017 and a record low of 1,103.959 Intl $ in 1990. Laos LA: GDP: PPP:(GDP) Gross Domestic Productper Capita data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Laos – Table LA.World Bank: Gross Domestic Product: Purchasing Power Parity. GDP per capita based on purchasing power parity (PPP). PPP GDP is gross domestic product converted to international dollars using purchasing power parity rates. An international dollar has the same purchasing power over GDP as the U.S. dollar has in the United States. GDP at purchaser's prices is the sum of gross value added by all resident producers in the economy plus any product taxes and minus any subsidies not included in the value of the products. It is calculated without making deductions for depreciation of fabricated assets or for depletion and degradation of natural resources. Data are in current international dollars based on the 2011 ICP round.; ; World Bank, International Comparison Program database.; Weighted average;

GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $) in Laos was reported at 8611 USD in 2024, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Laos - GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2005 international $) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on September of 2025.

The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in Laos was worth 16.50 billion US dollars in 2024, according to official data from the World Bank. The GDP value of Laos represents 0.02 percent of the world economy. This dataset provides the latest reported value for - Laos GDP - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Key information about Laos Real GDP Growth

• The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in Laos expanded 3.5 % YoY in Dec 2021, following a growth of 3.3 % in the previous year.
• Real GDP Growth YoY data in Laos is updated yearly, available from Dec 2003 to Dec 2021, with an average rate of 7.2 %.
• The data reached an all-time high of 9.3 % in Dec 2007 and a record low of 3.3 % in Dec 2020.

CEIC calculates Real GDP Growth from annual Real GDP. Lao Statistics Bureau provides Real GDP in local currency, at 2012 prices. Real GDP Growth prior to 2013 is calculated from Real GDP at 2002 prices.


Related information about Laos Real GDP Growth

• In the latest reports, Nominal GDP of Laos reached 19.1 USD bn in Dec 2021.
• Its GDP deflator (implicit price deflator) increased 3.6 % in Dec 2021.
• GDP Per Capita in Laos reached 2,595.0 USD in Dec 2021.
• Its Gross Savings Rate was measured at 18.4 % in Dec 2016.
• For Nominal GDP contributions, Investment accounted for 29.0 % in Dec 2016.
• Public Consumption accounted for 14.0 % in Dec 2016.
• Private Consumption accounted for 64.4 % in Dec 2016.

Laos LA: GDP: Growth: GNI per Capita data was reported at 4.258 % in 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 5.408 % for 2016. Laos LA: GDP: Growth: GNI per Capita data is updated yearly, averaging 5.501 % from Dec 2001 (Median) to 2017, with 17 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 8.190 % in 2007 and a record low of 2.697 % in 2003. Laos LA: GDP: Growth: GNI per Capita data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Laos – Table LA.World Bank: Gross Domestic Product: Annual Growth Rate. Annual percentage growth rate of GNI per capita based on constant local currency. Aggregates are based on constant 2010 U.S. dollars. GNI per capita is gross national income divided by midyear population. GNI (formerly GNP) is the sum of value added by all resident producers plus any product taxes (less subsidies) not included in the valuation of output plus net receipts of primary income (compensation of employees and property income) from abroad.; ; World Bank national accounts data, and OECD National Accounts data files.; Weighted Average;

2,124 (US dollars) in 2024. GDP per capita is gross domestic product divided by midyear population. GDP is the sum of gross value added by all resident producers in the economy plus any product taxes and minus any subsidies not included in the value of the products. It is calculated without making deductions for depreciation of fabricated assets or for depletion and degradation of natural resources. Data are in current U.S. dollars.

Laos GDP per Capita: PPP: 2021 Price data was reported at 8,406.389 Intl $ in 2023. This records an increase from the previous number of 8,215.128 Intl $ for 2022. Laos GDP per Capita: PPP: 2021 Price data is updated yearly, averaging 4,007.382 Intl $ from Dec 1990 (Median) to 2023, with 34 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 8,406.389 Intl $ in 2023 and a record low of 2,004.344 Intl $ in 1990. Laos GDP per Capita: PPP: 2021 Price data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Laos – Table LA.World Bank.WDI: Gross Domestic Product: Purchasing Power Parity. GDP per capita based on purchasing power parity (PPP). PPP GDP is gross domestic product converted to international dollars using purchasing power parity rates. An international dollar has the same purchasing power over GDP as the U.S. dollar has in the United States. GDP at purchaser's prices is the sum of gross value added by all resident producers in the country plus any product taxes and minus any subsidies not included in the value of the products. It is calculated without making deductions for depreciation of fabricated assets or for depletion and degradation of natural resources. Data are in constant 2021 international dollars.;International Comparison Program, World Bank | World Development Indicators database, World Bank | Eurostat-OECD PPP Programme.;Weighted average;

République démocratique populaire lao: GDP per capita, constant 2010 dollars: Pour cet indicateur, La Banque mondiale fournit des données pour la République démocratique populaire lao de 1984 à 2024. La valeur moyenne pour République démocratique populaire lao pendant cette période était de 1368.65 U.S. dollars avec un minimum de 551.36 U.S. dollars en 1988 et un maximum de 2724.42 U.S. dollars en 2024.