Inflation in Laos
Consumer price inflation in Laos averaged 5.1% in the ten years to 2022, above the Asia-Pacific regional average of 2.1%. The inflation rate for 2022 was 23.0%. For more inflation information, visit our dedicated page.
Laos Inflation Chart
Note: This chart displays Inflation Rate (CPI, annual variation in %) for Laos from 2014 to 2022.
Source: Macrobond.
Laos Inflation Data
| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inflation (CPI, ann. var. %, aop) | 3.3 | 5.1 | 3.8 | 23.0 | 31.2 |
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