GNI in Laos
Laos: GNI 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$, in 1988.
That places Laos 143rd out of 207 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 1.38 billion current US$ | 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 |
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More economy & growth data for Laos
- External balance on goods and services as a percent of GDP -8.7% (2016)
- Inflation of consumer prices 7.7% (2025)
- GDP per capita 2,807 constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) 9.1% (2025)
- Gross domestic product (GDP) 22.10 billion constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- GDP per capita in international and market dollars 2,807 constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- DEC alternative conversion factor 20,444 LCU per US$ (2025)
- Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) 12.36 trillion current LCU (2025)
- Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) 604.50 million current US$ (2025)
- Taxes less subsidies on products 39.84 trillion current LCU (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 207 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.