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Lao PDR Lowest Government Spending

8.62% in 2025
Government expenditure as % of GDP · World Bank

The lowest government spending in Lao PDR was 8.62% in 2025. The top 5 years were: 2025 (8.62%), 2022 (10.32%), 2011 (10.74%), 2021 (10.76%), 2008 (10.78%).

Top 5 Lowest Years▾
Lao PDR Top 5 Lowest Government Spending Years
RankYearValue
1st 2025 8.62%
2nd 2022 10.32%
3rd 2011 10.74%
4th 2021 10.76%
5th 2008 10.78%
All Data (sorted by value)▾
YearValueChangeRank
2025 8.62% −1.70% 110th
2022 10.32% −0.45% 3rd
2021 10.76% −0.68% 7th
2020 11.45% −1.00% 5th
2012 10.98% +0.24% 10th
2011 10.74% −0.28% 9th
2010 11.03% −0.49% 11th
2019 12.45% +0.14% 11th
2018 12.31% −0.03% 14th
2017 12.34% −1.53% 14th
2009 11.52% +0.73% 11th
2008 10.78% – 9th
2016 13.87% −1.02% 19th
2015 14.89% −0.59% 23rd
2014 15.49% −1.33% 29th
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Source: World Bank (GC.XPN.TOTL.GD.ZS)
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