GNI per capita in Laos
Laos: GNI per capita was 2,454 US$ in 2020. ◆ Volatile
GNI per capita in Laos, 1990–2020
Source: World Bank national accounts data, and OECD National Accounts data files. Measured in US$.
Analysis
In 2020, gni per capita in Laos stood at 2,454 US$.
That represents a change of down 0.4% on the previous year and up 129.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gni per capita in Laos peaked at 2,463 US$ in 2019 and was at its lowest, 203.26 US$, in 1990.
Laos ranks 147th of 203 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 289.39 US$ | 203.26 US$ | 377.01 US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 516.66 US$ | 308.36 US$ | 922.32 US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 1,900 US$ | 1,069 US$ | 2,463 US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 2,454 US$ | 2,454 US$ | 2,454 US$ | 1 |
Countries ranked near Laos
- 144 Bhutan 2,816 US$ compare
- 145 Iran 2,751 US$ compare
- 146 Papua New Guinea 2,727 US$ compare
- 148 Bangladesh 2,364 US$ compare
- 149 Solomon Islands 2,303 US$ compare
- 150 Ghana 2,278 US$ compare
More economy & growth data for Laos
- External balance on goods and services as a percent of gdp -8.67 (2016)
- Inflation of consumer prices 7.74 (2025)
- Gdp per capita worldbank constant usd 2,807 (2025)
- Manufacturing value added to gdp 9.11 (2025)
- Gdp worldbank constant usd 22.10 billion (2025)
- Gdp per capita in international and market dollars 2,807 (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 per capita in Laos?
- Gni per capita in Laos was 2,454 US$ in 2020, according to World Bank national accounts data, and OECD National Accounts data files.
- What is the highest gni per capita recorded in Laos?
- The highest recorded value was 2,463 US$ in 2019.
- What is the lowest gni per capita recorded in Laos?
- The lowest recorded value was 203.26 US$ in 1990.
- How does Laos rank for gni per capita?
- Laos ranks 147th out of 203 countries with data for 2020.
- Is gni per capita rising or falling in Laos?
- Over the last ten years it is up 129.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Laos data come from?
- The figures come from World Bank national accounts data, and OECD National Accounts data files, published as part of GNI per capita (US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
GNI per capita is gross national income divided by midyear population. GNI (formerly GNP) is the sum of value added by all resident producers plus any product taxes (less subsidies) not included in the valuation of output plus net receipts of primary income (compensation of employees and property income) from abroad. Data are in current U.S. dollars.