GNI (current US$) in Laos
Laos: GNI (current US$) was 17.28 billion current US$ in 2025. ◆ Volatile
GNI in Laos, 1984–2025
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks. Measured in current US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for gni in Laos is 17.28 billion current US$, measured in 2025.
The figure is up 11.8% on the previous year and up 25.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gni in Laos peaked at 17.85 billion current US$ in 2020 and was at its lowest, 598.96 million current US$, in 1988.
That places Laos 143rd out of 210 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
GNI (current US$) in Laos, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1984 | 1.76 billion current US$ | — |
| 1985 | 2.37 billion current US$ | +34.7% |
| 1986 | 1.78 billion current US$ | -24.9% |
| 1987 | 1.09 billion current US$ | -38.8% |
| 1988 | 598.96 million current US$ | -44.9% |
| 1989 | 714.05 million current US$ | +19.2% |
| 1990 | 865.56 million current US$ | +21.2% |
| 1991 | 1.03 billion current US$ | +18.8% |
| 1992 | 1.13 billion current US$ | +9.7% |
| 1993 | 1.33 billion current US$ | +17.7% |
| 1994 | 1.54 billion current US$ | +16.1% |
| 1995 | 1.76 billion current US$ | +14.0% |
| 1996 | 1.87 billion current US$ | +6.2% |
| 1997 | 1.70 billion current US$ | -8.7% |
| 1998 | 1.24 billion current US$ | -27.1% |
| 1999 | 1.43 billion current US$ | +15.2% |
| 2000 | 1.66 billion current US$ | +16.0% |
| 2001 | 1.70 billion current US$ | +2.4% |
| 2002 | 1.69 billion current US$ | -0.3% |
| 2003 | 1.91 billion current US$ | +12.8% |
| 2004 | 2.27 billion current US$ | +18.8% |
| 2005 | 2.67 billion current US$ | +17.6% |
| 2006 | 3.26 billion current US$ | +22.3% |
| 2007 | 4.08 billion current US$ | +24.8% |
| 2008 | 5.19 billion current US$ | +27.4% |
| 2009 | 5.67 billion current US$ | +9.3% |
| 2010 | 6.68 billion current US$ | +17.8% |
| 2011 | 8.16 billion current US$ | +22.1% |
| 2012 | 9.58 billion current US$ | +17.5% |
| 2013 | 11.34 billion current US$ | +18.3% |
| 2014 | 12.69 billion current US$ | +11.9% |
| 2015 | 13.78 billion current US$ | +8.6% |
| 2016 | 15.23 billion current US$ | +10.5% |
| 2017 | 16.17 billion current US$ | +6.2% |
| 2018 | 17.36 billion current US$ | +7.3% |
| 2019 | 17.66 billion current US$ | +1.7% |
| 2020 | 17.85 billion current US$ | +1.1% |
| 2021 | 17.75 billion current US$ | -0.6% |
| 2022 | 14.31 billion current US$ | -19.4% |
| 2023 | 14.69 billion current US$ | +2.6% |
| 2024 | 15.46 billion current US$ | +5.2% |
| 2025 | 17.28 billion current US$ | +11.8% |
Laos compared with similar countries
- Laos's 17.28 billion current US$ is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 30.16 billion current US$, 57% of the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Laos's 17.28 billion current US$ is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 19.90 billion current US$, 87% of the median. (34 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 1.38 billion current US$ | 598.96 million current US$ | 2.37 billion current US$ | 6 |
| 1990s | 1.39 billion current US$ | 865.56 million current US$ | 1.87 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 3.01 billion current US$ | 1.66 billion current US$ | 5.67 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 12.86 billion current US$ | 6.68 billion current US$ | 17.66 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 16.22 billion current US$ | 14.31 billion current US$ | 17.85 billion current US$ | 6 |
Countries ranked near Laos
More economy & growth data for Laos
- Real gdp growth, annual growth rate 11 % change on previous year (2025)
- 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)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, annual growth rate 60.62 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0083 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per capita 19.21 units per person (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, annual growth rate 52.95 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.006 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per capita 14.03 units per person (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, US dollar, annual growth rate 5.01 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gni in Laos?
- Gni in Laos was 17.28 billion current US$ in 2025, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks.
- What is the highest gni recorded in Laos?
- The highest recorded value was 17.85 billion current US$ in 2020.
- What is the lowest gni recorded in Laos?
- The lowest recorded value was 598.96 million current US$ in 1988.
- How does Laos rank for gni?
- Laos ranks 143rd out of 210 countries with data for 2025.
- Is gni rising or falling in Laos?
- Over the last ten years it is up 25.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Laos data come from?
- The figures come from Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks, published as part of GNI (current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Gross national income is the total income earned by all residents within an economic territory during an accounting period. It is equal to gross domestic product plus earned income receivable from abroad minus earned income payable abroad. This indicator is expressed in current prices, meaning no adjustment has been made to account for price changes over time. This indicator is expressed in United States dollars.