GDP (constant LCU), annual growth rate in Lao People's Democratic Republic
Lao People's Democratic Republic: GDP (constant LCU), annual growth rate was 4.54 % change on previous year in 2025. ▬ Flat
GDP (constant LCU), annual growth rate in Lao People's Democratic Republic, 1985–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
The most recent figure for gdp (constant lcu), annual growth rate in Lao People's Democratic Republic is 4.54 % change on previous year, measured in 2025.
That represents a change of up 9.9% on the previous year and down 37.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gdp (constant lcu), annual growth rate in Lao People's Democratic Republic peaked at 14.19 % change on previous year in 1989 and was at its lowest, -2.01 % change on previous year, in 1988.
That places Lao People's Democratic Republic 63rd out of 213 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
GDP (constant LCU), annual growth rate in Lao People's Democratic Republic, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1985 | 5.07 % change on previous year | — |
| 1986 | 4.89 % change on previous year | -3.7% |
| 1987 | -1.43 % change on previous year | -129.2% |
| 1988 | -2.01 % change on previous year | +41.0% |
| 1989 | 14.19 % change on previous year | -805.8% |
| 1990 | 6.7 % change on previous year | -52.8% |
| 1991 | 4.3 % change on previous year | -35.9% |
| 1992 | 5.56 % change on previous year | +29.4% |
| 1993 | 5.91 % change on previous year | +6.3% |
| 1994 | 8.16 % change on previous year | +38.0% |
| 1995 | 7.03 % change on previous year | -13.8% |
| 1996 | 6.93 % change on previous year | -1.5% |
| 1997 | 6.87 % change on previous year | -0.8% |
| 1998 | 3.97 % change on previous year | -42.3% |
| 1999 | 7.31 % change on previous year | +84.1% |
| 2000 | 5.8 % change on previous year | -20.6% |
| 2001 | 5.75 % change on previous year | -0.8% |
| 2002 | 5.92 % change on previous year | +2.9% |
| 2003 | 6.07 % change on previous year | +2.5% |
| 2004 | 6.36 % change on previous year | +4.8% |
| 2005 | 7.11 % change on previous year | +11.8% |
| 2006 | 8.62 % change on previous year | +21.3% |
| 2007 | 7.6 % change on previous year | -11.9% |
| 2008 | 7.83 % change on previous year | +3.0% |
| 2009 | 7.5 % change on previous year | -4.1% |
| 2010 | 8.53 % change on previous year | +13.7% |
| 2011 | 8.04 % change on previous year | -5.7% |
| 2012 | 8.03 % change on previous year | -0.2% |
| 2013 | 8.03 % change on previous year | +0.0% |
| 2014 | 7.61 % change on previous year | -5.2% |
| 2015 | 7.27 % change on previous year | -4.5% |
| 2016 | 7.02 % change on previous year | -3.4% |
| 2017 | 6.89 % change on previous year | -1.9% |
| 2018 | 6.25 % change on previous year | -9.4% |
| 2019 | 5.46 % change on previous year | -12.6% |
| 2020 | 0.5029 % change on previous year | -90.8% |
| 2021 | 2.53 % change on previous year | +402.8% |
| 2022 | 2.71 % change on previous year | +7.1% |
| 2023 | 3.75 % change on previous year | +38.4% |
| 2024 | 4.13 % change on previous year | +10.3% |
| 2025 | 4.54 % change on previous year | +9.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 4.14 % change on previous year | -2.01 % change on previous year | 14.19 % change on previous year | 5 |
| 1990s | 6.27 % change on previous year | 3.97 % change on previous year | 8.16 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 6.85 % change on previous year | 5.75 % change on previous year | 8.62 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 7.31 % change on previous year | 5.46 % change on previous year | 8.53 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 3.03 % change on previous year | 0.5029 % change on previous year | 4.54 % change on previous year | 6 |
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- GDP (constant 2015 US$), annual growth rate 4.54 % change on previous year (2025)
- GDP (constant 2015 US$), per unit of GDP 1.21 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- GDP (constant 2015 US$), per capita 2,807 constant 2015 US$ per person (2025)
- GDP (constant LCU), per unit of GDP 8,518 constant LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
- GDP (constant LCU), per capita 19.80 million constant LCU per person (2025)
- Gross domestic savings (current US$), annual growth rate 64.16 % change on previous year (2016)
- Gross domestic savings (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.2033 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2016)
- Gross domestic savings (current US$), per capita 468.35 current US$ per person (2016)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gdp (constant lcu), annual growth rate in Lao People's Democratic Republic?
- Gdp (constant lcu), annual growth rate in Lao People's Democratic Republic was 4.54 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest gdp (constant lcu), annual growth rate recorded in Lao People's Democratic Republic?
- The highest recorded value was 14.19 % change on previous year in 1989.
- What is the lowest gdp (constant lcu), annual growth rate recorded in Lao People's Democratic Republic?
- The lowest recorded value was -2.01 % change on previous year in 1988.
- How does Lao People's Democratic Republic rank for gdp (constant lcu), annual growth rate?
- Lao People's Democratic Republic ranks 63rd out of 213 countries with data for 2025.
- Is gdp (constant lcu), annual growth rate rising or falling in Lao People's Democratic Republic?
- Over the last ten years it is down 37.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Lao People's Democratic Republic data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of GDP (constant LCU), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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The year-on-year percentage change in GDP (constant LCU). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
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The year-on-year percentage change in GDP (constant LCU). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.