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Lao PDR

East Asia & Pacific Lower middle income Vientiane

Lao PDR posted GDP of $18.30B in 2025. Population stands at 7.87M, while GDP per capita reaches $2,325. Latest available inflation is 7.74%, and unemployment is 1.19%.

Quick facts

GDP (current US$) $18.30B 2025 Population, total 7.87M 2025 GDP per capita (current US$) $2,325 2025 Inflation, consumer prices (annual %) 7.74% 2025 Life expectancy at birth, total (years) 69.23 years 2024 Unemployment, total (% of total labor force) (modeled ILO estimate) 1.19% 2025 GDP growth (annual %) 4.54% 2025

Inflation, consumer prices (annual %)

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7.74%
2025

Life expectancy at birth, total (years)

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69.23 years
2024

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