Economic Growth in Laos
Laos's economy recorded an average growth rate of 5.4% in the decade leading to 2022, above the Asia-Pacific region's average of 4.4%. In 2022, Laos's real GDP growth was 2.7%. For more GDP information, visit our dedicated page.
Laos GDP Chart
Note: This chart displays Economic Growth (GDP, annual variation in %) for Laos from 2023 to 2022.
Source: Macrobond.
Laos GDP Data
| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economic Growth (GDP, ann. var. %) | 5.5 | 0.5 | 2.5 | 2.7 | 3.7 |
| GDP (USD bn) | 18.7 | 19.0 | 18.8 | 15.5 | 15.8 |
| GDP (LAK bn) | 162,657 | 171,705 | 182,584 | 217,108 | 280,248 |
| Economic Growth (Nominal GDP, ann. var. %) | 6.7 | 5.6 | 6.3 | 18.9 | 29.1 |
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