Gdp per capita growth in Lao People’s Democratic Republic
Lao People’s Democratic Republic: Gdp per capita growth was 3.17 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Gdp per capita growth in Lao People’s Democratic Republic, 1985–2025
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for gdp per capita growth in Lao People’s Democratic Republic is 3.17, measured in 2025.
That represents a change of up 16.2% on the previous year and down 44.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gdp per capita growth in Lao People’s Democratic Republic peaked at 10.97 in 1989 and was at its lowest, -4.78, in 1988.
Lao People’s Democratic Republic ranks 76th of 212 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 1.24 | -4.78 | 10.97 | 5 |
| 1990s | 3.73 | 1.4 | 5.45 | 10 |
| 2000s | 5.2 | 4.02 | 6.91 | 10 |
| 2010s | 5.74 | 3.86 | 6.94 | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.59 | -0.9867 | 3.17 | 6 |
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More economy & growth data for Lao People’s Democratic Republic
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 3.39 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 4.6 Percent per annum (2029)
- Special drawing rights per domestic currency (End-of-period (EoP)) 0 (2025)
- Domestic currency per Special drawing rights (End-of-period (EoP)) 27,924 (2025)
- Domestic currency per US dollar (End-of-period (EoP)) 20,390 (2025)
- US dollar per domestic currency (End-of-period (EoP)) 0 (2025)
- Gdp worldbank constant usd, annual growth rate 4.54 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gdp worldbank constant usd, per unit of GDP 1.21 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Gdp worldbank constant usd, per capita 2,807 units per person (2025)
- Manufacturing value added to gdp, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gdp per capita growth in Lao People’s Democratic Republic?
- Gdp per capita growth in Lao People’s Democratic Republic was 3.17 in 2025, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest gdp per capita growth recorded in Lao People’s Democratic Republic?
- The highest recorded value was 10.97 in 1989.
- What is the lowest gdp per capita growth recorded in Lao People’s Democratic Republic?
- The lowest recorded value was -4.78 in 1988.
- How does Lao People’s Democratic Republic rank for gdp per capita growth?
- Lao People’s Democratic Republic ranks 76th out of 212 countries with data for 2025.
- Is gdp per capita growth rising or falling in Lao People’s Democratic Republic?
- Over the last ten years it is down 44.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Lao People’s Democratic Republic data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Gdp per capita growth. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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