Inflation of consumer prices in Lao People's Democratic Republic
Lao People's Democratic Republic: Inflation of consumer prices was 7.74 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
7.74
Change on year
down 66.5%
World rank
36th
of 190 countries
All-time high
125.27
in 1999
All-time low
0.1412
in 2009
Years of data
37
1989–2025
Inflation of consumer prices in Lao People's Democratic Republic, 1989–2025
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
Lao People's Democratic Republic recorded 7.74 for inflation of consumer prices in 2025.
That represents a change of down 66.5% on the previous year and up 506.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, inflation of consumer prices in Lao People's Democratic Republic peaked at 125.27 in 1999 and was at its lowest, 0.1412, in 2009.
That places Lao People's Democratic Republic 36th out of 190 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Inflation of consumer prices in Lao People's Democratic Republic, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1989 | 61.33 | — |
| 1990 | 35.64 | -41.9% |
| 1991 | 13.44 | -62.3% |
| 1992 | 9.86 | -26.6% |
| 1993 | 6.27 | -36.5% |
| 1994 | 6.78 | +8.3% |
| 1995 | 19.59 | +188.8% |
| 1996 | 13.02 | -33.5% |
| 1997 | 27.51 | +111.2% |
| 1998 | 90.98 | +230.7% |
| 1999 | 125.27 | +37.7% |
| 2000 | 25.08 | -80.0% |
| 2001 | 7.81 | -68.9% |
| 2002 | 10.63 | +36.1% |
| 2003 | 15.49 | +45.7% |
| 2004 | 10.46 | -32.5% |
| 2005 | 7.17 | -31.5% |
| 2006 | 6.55 | -8.7% |
| 2007 | 4.66 | -28.8% |
| 2008 | 7.63 | +63.6% |
| 2009 | 0.1412 | -98.1% |
| 2010 | 5.98 | +4137.3% |
| 2011 | 7.57 | +26.5% |
| 2012 | 4.26 | -43.8% |
| 2013 | 6.37 | +49.7% |
| 2014 | 4.13 | -35.2% |
| 2015 | 1.28 | -69.1% |
| 2016 | 1.6 | +25.0% |
| 2017 | 0.8255 | -48.3% |
| 2018 | 2.04 | +147.2% |
| 2019 | 3.32 | +62.8% |
| 2020 | 5.1 | +53.6% |
| 2021 | 3.76 | -26.4% |
| 2022 | 22.96 | +511.2% |
| 2023 | 31.23 | +36.0% |
| 2024 | 23.13 | -25.9% |
| 2025 | 7.74 | -66.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 61.33 | 61.33 | 61.33 | 1 |
| 1990s | 34.84 | 6.27 | 125.27 | 10 |
| 2000s | 9.56 | 0.1412 | 25.08 | 10 |
| 2010s | 3.74 | 0.8255 | 7.57 | 10 |
| 2020s | 15.65 | 3.76 | 31.23 | 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)
- GNI, Atlas method (current US$), annual growth rate 9 % change on previous year (2025)
- GNI, Atlas method (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.9247 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- GNI, Atlas method (current US$), per capita 2,150 current US$ per person (2025)
- GNI (current US$), annual growth rate 11.79 % change on previous year (2025)
- GNI (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.944 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- GNI (current US$), per capita 2,195 current US$ per person (2025)
- GNI (current LCU), annual growth rate 13.32 % change on previous year (2025)
- GNI (current LCU), per unit of GDP 19,299 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is inflation of consumer prices in Lao People's Democratic Republic?
- Inflation of consumer prices in Lao People's Democratic Republic was 7.74 in 2025, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest inflation of consumer prices recorded in Lao People's Democratic Republic?
- The highest recorded value was 125.27 in 1999.
- What is the lowest inflation of consumer prices recorded in Lao People's Democratic Republic?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.1412 in 2009.
- How does Lao People's Democratic Republic rank for inflation of consumer prices?
- Lao People's Democratic Republic ranks 36th out of 190 countries with data for 2025.
- Is inflation of consumer prices rising or falling in Lao People's Democratic Republic?
- Over the last ten years it is up 506.1%. 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 Inflation of consumer prices. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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