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Lao PDR Consumer Price Index

Consumer price index (2010 = 100)  FP.CPI.TOTL

319.53 +25.16 (+8.5%)
Year 2025 Rank #27 Global Peak 319.53 (2025) Source World Bank

Lao PDR Consumer Price Index (1988–2025)

Overview

Lao PDR's consumer price index stood at 319.53 in 2025, a rise of +25.16 from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 319.53 by 2025. Lao PDR ranked 27th globally.

Data & projection

Year Consumer Price Index YoY change Rank
2027* trend 398.34 - -
2026* trend 358.93 - -
2025* trend 319.53 - -
2025 319.53 +25.16 #27
2024 294.37 +55.30 #146
2023 239.07 +56.89 #143
2022 182.18 +34.01 #126
2021 148.16 +5.36 #109
2020 142.80 +6.93 #109
2019 135.87 +4.37 #112
2018 131.50 +2.63 #112
2017 128.87 +1.06 #114
2016 127.81 +2.01 #119
2015 125.80 +1.59 #122
2014 124.22 +4.93 #131
2013 119.29 +7.15 #136
2012 112.15 +4.58 #129
2011 107.57 +7.57 #141
Show all years (1988-2025)
* Linear trend extrapolation

Detected Pattern

Export Boom Cycle
Current account surplus with strong export growth (>15% YoY), reserve accumulation, and moderate GDP growth. Typical of commodity exporters during price surges.
Reserves YoY +12.3% GDP growth 3.7% C/A balance 2.6%
Occurred 768 times, 546 successful
Reserves YoY
+25.6%
GDP growth
4.0%
C/A balance
14.5%
Reserves YoY
+14.6%
GDP growth
3.7%
C/A balance
2.9%
Reserves YoY
+12.8%
GDP growth
43.8%
C/A balance
16.4%
Reserves YoY
+12.6%
GDP growth
6.0%
C/A balance
0.5%
Reserves YoY
+38.3%
GDP growth
5.0%
C/A balance
1.2%
Reserves YoY
+18.0%
GDP growth
2.9%
C/A balance
3.9%

Analysis

Lao PDR matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2023. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw consumer price index improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lao PDR's consumer price index?

Lao PDR's consumer price index was 319.53 in 2025. Ranked 27th globally. This represents a 8.5% increase from the previous year.

What was the highest consumer price index in Lao PDR?

Lao PDR's consumer price index peaked at 319.53 in 2025.

What was the lowest consumer price index in Lao PDR?

The lowest consumer price index in Lao PDR was 1.68 in 1988.

How does Lao PDR rank in consumer price index?

Lao PDR ranks 27th globally in consumer price index as of 2025.

What is the World Bank indicator code for consumer price index?

The World Bank indicator code is FP.CPI.TOTL. Data sourced from World Bank.

What is the projected consumer price index of Lao PDR in 2025?

Lao PDR's consumer price index is projected to reach 319.53 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the consumer price index of Lao PDR in 2025?

The consumer price index of Lao PDR in 2025 was 319.53. This ranks 27th in the world.

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@misc{historysaid_lao-pdr_consumer-price-index, title = {Lao PDR Consumer Price Index}, url = {https://historysaid.com/lao-pdr/consumer-price-index}, publisher = {HistorySaid}, year = {2026} }