Lao PDR Government Debt to GDP
General government gross debt as % of GDP GGXWDG_NGDP
Overview
Lao PDR's government debt to gdp stood at 90.68% in 2025, a decline of +9.80% from 2024. The IMF projects 90.68% by 2025. Lao PDR ranked 27th globally.
Data & projection
| Year | Government Debt to GDP | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2030* IMF | 65.37% | - | - |
| 2029* IMF | 69.63% | - | - |
| 2028* IMF | 74.21% | - | - |
| 2027* IMF | 79.17% | - | - |
| 2026* IMF | 84.74% | - | - |
| 2025* IMF | 90.68% | - | - |
| 2025 | 90.68% | −9.80% | #27 |
| 2024 | 100.48% | −16.06% | #168 |
| 2023 | 116.54% | −14.19% | #174 |
| 2022 | 130.73% | +37.87% | #182 |
| 2021 | 92.86% | +16.89% | #160 |
| 2020 | 75.97% | +6.84% | #130 |
| 2019 | 69.13% | +8.54% | #143 |
| 2018 | 60.59% | +3.39% | #127 |
| 2017 | 57.20% | +2.72% | #124 |
| 2016 | 54.47% | +1.42% | #113 |
| 2015 | 53.05% | −0.48% | #119 |
| 2014 | 53.53% | +4.04% | #126 |
| 2013 | 49.49% | +3.39% | #126 |
| 2012 | 46.10% | +3.10% | #120 |
| 2011 | 43.01% | −6.31% | #115 |
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 government debt to gdp improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Lao PDR's government debt to gdp was 90.68% in 2025. Ranked 27th globally. This represents a 9.8% decrease from the previous year.
Lao PDR's government debt to gdp peaked at 130.73% in 2022.
The lowest government debt to gdp in Lao PDR was 43.01% in 2011.
Lao PDR ranks 27th globally in government debt to gdp as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is GGXWDG_NGDP. Data sourced from IMF WEO.
Lao PDR's government debt to gdp is projected to reach 90.68% by 2025 based on IMF projection.
The government debt to gdp of Lao PDR in 2025 was 90.68%. This ranks 27th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_lao-pdr_government-debt-to-gdp,
title = {Lao PDR Government Debt to GDP},
url = {https://historysaid.com/lao-pdr/government-debt-to-gdp},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}