Lao PDR Government Revenue
General government revenue as % of GDP GGR_NGDP
Overview
Lao PDR's government revenue stood at 16.92% in 2025, a decline of +1.07% from 2024. The IMF projects 16.92% by 2025. Lao PDR ranked 157th globally.
Data & projection
| Year | Government Revenue | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2030* IMF | 16.21% | - | - |
| 2029* IMF | 16.29% | - | - |
| 2028* IMF | 16.36% | - | - |
| 2027* IMF | 16.45% | - | - |
| 2026* IMF | 16.60% | - | - |
| 2025* IMF | 16.92% | - | - |
| 2025 | 16.92% | −1.07% | #157 |
| 2024 | 17.99% | +1.57% | #148 |
| 2023 | 16.42% | +1.64% | #159 |
| 2022 | 14.79% | −0.25% | #173 |
| 2021 | 15.04% | +2.05% | #167 |
| 2020 | 12.99% | −2.43% | #177 |
| 2019 | 15.42% | −0.83% | #165 |
| 2018 | 16.24% | −0.05% | #159 |
| 2017 | 16.29% | +0.27% | #158 |
| 2016 | 16.02% | −4.19% | #155 |
| 2015 | 20.21% | −1.64% | #134 |
| 2014 | 21.86% | +1.65% | #134 |
| 2013 | 20.21% | −2.17% | #142 |
| 2012 | 22.38% | +3.62% | #126 |
| 2011 | 18.76% | −2.17% | #146 |
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 revenue improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Lao PDR's government revenue was 16.92% in 2025. Ranked 157th globally. This represents a 5.9% decrease from the previous year.
Lao PDR's government revenue peaked at 22.38% in 2012.
The lowest government revenue in Lao PDR was 11.76% in 2004.
Lao PDR ranks 157th globally in government revenue as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is GGR_NGDP. Data sourced from IMF WEO.
Lao PDR's government revenue is projected to reach 16.92% by 2025 based on IMF projection.
The government revenue of Lao PDR in 2025 was 16.92%. This ranks 157th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_lao-pdr_government-revenue,
title = {Lao PDR Government Revenue},
url = {https://historysaid.com/lao-pdr/government-revenue},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}