Lao PDR GNI per Capita
GNI divided by midyear population NY.GNP.PCAP.CD
Lao PDR's gni per capita was $1,877 in 2025, ranked 164th globally. This represents a 6.2% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1986–2025.
Overview
Lao PDR's gni per capita stood at $1,877 in 2025, a decline of +$123 from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach $1,877 by 2025. Lao PDR ranked 164th globally.
Lao PDR’s gross national income per capita has risen from a low of 190.00 in 1990, the all‑time trough, to 1,877.00 in 2025, placing the country 164th globally and marking a 882 percent increase over 35 years. The upward trajectory peaked at 2,520.00 in 2019 before a modest decline, reflecting vulnerability to external shocks such as commodity price swings and pandemic‑related disruptions. Over the 40‑year series, growth has been uneven, with the 1990s characterised by stagnation and the 2000s onward by accelerated expansion driven by modest foreign investment and gradual diversification of the agrarian economy. Lao PDR’s current level is comparable to peer economies such as Haiti (1,931.00) and the Solomon Islands (1,840.00), underscoring a shared status among lower‑middle‑income nations. Continued improvement will depend on sustaining reforms that enhance productivity, broaden export bases and attract higher‑value investment, which could restore the pre‑2019 upward trend.
Data & projection
| Year | GNI per Capita | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | $1,611 | - | - |
| 2026* trend | $1,744 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | $1,877 | - | - |
| 2025 | $1,877 | −$123 | #164 |
| 2024 | $2,000 | −$110 | #154 |
| 2023 | $2,110 | −$190 | #162 |
| 2022 | $2,300 | −$200 | #158 |
| 2021 | $2,500 | +$30 | #149 |
| 2020 | $2,470 | −$50 | #147 |
| 2019 | $2,520 | +$60 | #148 |
| 2018 | $2,460 | +$220 | #146 |
| 2017 | $2,240 | +$130 | #149 |
| 2016 | $2,110 | +$150 | #150 |
| 2015 | $1,960 | +$150 | #153 |
| 2014 | $1,810 | +$220 | #155 |
| 2013 | $1,590 | +$240 | #156 |
| 2012 | $1,350 | +$220 | #160 |
| 2011 | $1,130 | +$140 | #165 |
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 gni per capita improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Lao PDR's gni per capita was $1,877 in 2025. Ranked 164th globally. This represents a 6.2% decrease from the previous year.
Lao PDR's gni per capita peaked at $2,520 in 2019.
The lowest gni per capita in Lao PDR was $190 in 1990.
Lao PDR ranks 164th globally in gni per capita as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is NY.GNP.PCAP.CD. Data sourced from World Bank.
Lao PDR's gni per capita is projected to reach $1,877 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The gni per capita of Lao PDR in 2025 was $1,877. This ranks 164th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_lao-pdr_gni-per-capita,
title = {Lao PDR GNI per Capita},
url = {https://historysaid.com/lao-pdr/gni-per-capita/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}