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Lao PDR Inflation Rate

Consumer price inflation, annual %  FP.CPI.TOTL.ZG

7.84% −15.29pp (-66.1%)
Year 2025 Rank #31 Global Peak 188.82% (1980) Source World Bank

Lao PDR Inflation Rate (1980–2025)

Overview

Lao PDR's inflation rate stood at 7.84% in 2025, a decline of +15.29pp from 2024. The IMF projects 7.84% by 2025. Lao PDR ranked 31st globally.

Data & projection

Year Inflation Rate YoY change Rank
2030* IMF 9.92% - -
2029* IMF 8.28% - -
2028* IMF 7.03% - -
2027* IMF 6.37% - -
2026* IMF 5.50% - -
2025* IMF 7.84% - -
2025 7.84% −15.29pp #31
2024 23.13% −8.10pp #177
2023 31.23% +8.27pp #182
2022 22.96% +19.20pp #179
2021 3.76% −1.35pp #106
2020 5.10% +1.78pp #152
2019 3.32% +1.28pp #133
2018 2.04% +1.22pp #81
2017 0.83% −0.77pp #38
2016 1.60% +0.32pp #102
2015 1.28% −2.85pp #94
2014 4.13% −2.24pp #134
2013 6.37% +2.12pp #161
2012 4.26% −3.31pp #113
2011 7.57% +1.59pp #148
Show all years (1980-2025)
* IMF World Economic Outlook projection

Detected Pattern

Export Boom Cycle
Current account surplus with strong export growth (>15% YoY), reserve accumulation, and moderate GDP growth. Typical of commodity exporters during price surges.
Reserves YoY +12.3% GDP growth 3.7% C/A balance 2.6%
Occurred 768 times, 546 successful
Reserves YoY
+25.6%
GDP growth
4.0%
C/A balance
14.5%
Reserves YoY
+14.6%
GDP growth
3.7%
C/A balance
2.9%
Reserves YoY
+12.8%
GDP growth
43.8%
C/A balance
16.4%
Reserves YoY
+12.6%
GDP growth
6.0%
C/A balance
0.5%
Reserves YoY
+38.3%
GDP growth
5.0%
C/A balance
1.2%
Reserves YoY
+18.0%
GDP growth
2.9%
C/A balance
3.9%

Analysis

Lao PDR matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2023. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw inflation rate improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lao PDR's inflation rate?

Lao PDR's inflation rate was 7.84% in 2025. Ranked 31st globally. This represents a 66.1% decrease from the previous year.

What was the highest inflation rate in Lao PDR?

Lao PDR's inflation rate peaked at 188.82% in 1980.

What was the lowest inflation rate in Lao PDR?

The lowest inflation rate in Lao PDR was 0.14% in 2009.

How does Lao PDR rank in inflation rate?

Lao PDR ranks 31st globally in inflation rate as of 2025.

What is the World Bank indicator code for inflation rate?

The World Bank indicator code is FP.CPI.TOTL.ZG. Data sourced from World Bank.

What is the projected inflation rate of Lao PDR in 2025?

Lao PDR's inflation rate is projected to reach 7.84% by 2025 based on IMF projection.

What is the inflation rate of Lao PDR in 2025?

The inflation rate of Lao PDR in 2025 was 7.84%. This ranks 31st in the world.

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