Gross Domestic Product, GDP in millions constant 2021 international $ in Laos
Laos: Gross Domestic Product, GDP in millions constant 2021 international $ was 71,386 in 2027. ◆ Volatile
Gross Domestic Product, GDP in millions constant 2021 international $ in Laos, 1991–2027
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
In 2027, gross domestic product, gdp in millions constant 2021 international $ in Laos stood at 71,386. That is the highest value across all 37 years on record.
The figure is up 2.5% on the previous year and up 36.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross domestic product, gdp in millions constant 2021 international $ in Laos peaked at 71,386 in 2027 and was at its lowest, 9,019, in 1991.
That places Laos 115th out of 188 countries with data for 2027, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Gross Domestic Product, GDP in millions constant 2021 international $ in Laos, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 9,019 | — |
| 1992 | 9,521 | +5.6% |
| 1993 | 10,084 | +5.9% |
| 1994 | 10,906 | +8.2% |
| 1995 | 11,673 | +7.0% |
| 1996 | 12,482 | +6.9% |
| 1997 | 13,340 | +6.9% |
| 1998 | 13,869 | +4.0% |
| 1999 | 14,882 | +7.3% |
| 2000 | 15,745 | +5.8% |
| 2001 | 16,651 | +5.8% |
| 2002 | 17,636 | +5.9% |
| 2003 | 18,706 | +6.1% |
| 2004 | 19,896 | +6.4% |
| 2005 | 21,310 | +7.1% |
| 2006 | 23,146 | +8.6% |
| 2007 | 24,905 | +7.6% |
| 2008 | 26,854 | +7.8% |
| 2009 | 28,868 | +7.5% |
| 2010 | 31,330 | +8.5% |
| 2011 | 33,848 | +8.0% |
| 2012 | 36,565 | +8.0% |
| 2013 | 39,500 | +8.0% |
| 2014 | 42,506 | +7.6% |
| 2015 | 45,596 | +7.3% |
| 2016 | 48,799 | +7.0% |
| 2017 | 52,162 | +6.9% |
| 2018 | 55,421 | +6.2% |
| 2019 | 58,446 | +5.5% |
| 2020 | 58,192 | -0.4% |
| 2021 | 59,391 | +2.1% |
| 2022 | 60,728 | +2.3% |
| 2023 | 62,950 | +3.7% |
| 2024 | 65,656 | +4.3% |
| 2025 | 67,946 | +3.5% |
| 2026 | 69,647 | +2.5% |
| 2027 | 71,386 | +2.5% |
Laos compared with similar countries
- Laos's 71,386 is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 75,074, 95% of the median. (46 countries reporting)
- Laos's 71,386 is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 84,340, 85% of the median. (29 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 11,753 | 9,019 | 14,882 | 9 |
| 2000s | 21,372 | 15,745 | 28,868 | 10 |
| 2010s | 44,417 | 31,330 | 58,446 | 10 |
| 2020s | 64,487 | 58,192 | 71,386 | 8 |
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 gross domestic product, gdp in millions constant 2021 international $ in Laos?
- Gross domestic product, gdp in millions constant 2021 international $ in Laos was 71,386 in 2027, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest gross domestic product, gdp in millions constant 2021 international $ recorded in Laos?
- The highest recorded value was 71,386 in 2027.
- What is the lowest gross domestic product, gdp in millions constant 2021 international $ recorded in Laos?
- The lowest recorded value was 9,019 in 1991.
- How does Laos rank for gross domestic product, gdp in millions constant 2021 international $?
- Laos ranks 115th out of 188 countries with data for 2027.
- Is gross domestic product, gdp in millions constant 2021 international $ rising or falling in Laos?
- Over the last ten years it is up 36.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Laos data come from?
- The figures come from International Labour Organization, published as part of Gross Domestic Product, GDP in millions constant 2021 international $ at PPP (ILO modelled estimates). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Gross Domestic Product (GDP), Purchasing Power Parity (millions of PPP, constant 2021 international dollars) is a measure to assess the total economic output of a country, adjusted for differences in the purchasing power of the different currencies relative to the US dollar. It is derived from the World Development Indicators of the World Bank. For more information, refer to the ILO Modelled Estimates (ILOEST) database description.