Lao PDR GDP per Capita
GDP divided by midyear population NY.GDP.PCAP.CD
Lao PDR's gdp per capita was $2,174 in 2025, ranked 152nd globally. This represents a 2.4% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1980–2025.
Overview
Lao PDR's gdp per capita stood at $2,174 in 2025, a rise of +$50 from 2024. The IMF projects $2,174 by 2025. Lao PDR ranked 152nd globally.
Lao PDR’s GDP per capita has risen from a low of 147.07 in 1988, the all‑time trough, to 2,174.39 in 2025, placing the country 152nd in the world and marking a 46‑year expansion that averages roughly 43 percent growth per decade. The indicator peaked at 2,589.32 in 2019 before a modest decline, reflecting the slowdown that accompanied the COVID‑19 pandemic and subsequent global supply‑chain disruptions. Compared with peers of similar rank, Lao PDR’s 2025 level exceeds Cameroon’s 2,027.40 but remains below the Solomon Islands’ 2,385.57, indicating that modest gains are still possible within the regional context. The long‑term upward trajectory is anchored in sustained investment in hydropower, agriculture modernization and tourism, yet future progress will hinge on diversifying exports, improving human‑capital outcomes and maintaining macro‑economic stability, which together could lift the country toward the upper‑mid‑range of its peer group.
Data & projection
| Year | GDP per Capita | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2030* IMF | $2,579 | - | - |
| 2029* IMF | $2,492 | - | - |
| 2028* IMF | $2,408 | - | - |
| 2027* IMF | $2,330 | - | - |
| 2026* IMF | $2,254 | - | - |
| 2025* IMF | $2,174 | - | - |
| 2025 | $2,174 | +$50 | #152 |
| 2024 | $2,124 | +$144 | #163 |
| 2023 | $2,067 | +$45 | #166 |
| 2022 | $2,046 | −$450 | #171 |
| 2021 | $2,526 | −$3 | #160 |
| 2020 | $2,584 | −$19 | #156 |
| 2019 | $2,589 | +$37 | #157 |
| 2018 | $2,545 | +$108 | #157 |
| 2017 | $2,432 | +$125 | #157 |
| 2016 | $2,303 | +$179 | #157 |
| 2015 | $2,121 | +$138 | #160 |
| 2014 | $1,981 | +$167 | #164 |
| 2013 | $1,813 | +$246 | #166 |
| 2012 | $1,564 | +$167 | #166 |
| 2011 | $1,362 | +$175 | #174 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Lao PDR matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2023. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw gdp per capita improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Lao PDR's gdp per capita was $2,174 in 2025. Ranked 152nd globally. This represents a 2.4% increase from the previous year.
Lao PDR's gdp per capita peaked at $2,589 in 2019.
The lowest gdp per capita in Lao PDR was $147 in 1988.
Lao PDR ranks 152nd globally in gdp per capita as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is NY.GDP.PCAP.CD. Data sourced from World Bank.
Lao PDR's gdp per capita is projected to reach $2,174 by 2025 based on IMF projection.
The gdp per capita of Lao PDR in 2025 was $2,174. This ranks 152nd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_lao-pdr_gdp-per-capita,
title = {Lao PDR GDP per Capita},
url = {https://historysaid.com/lao-pdr/gdp-per-capita/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}