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Lao PDR Tax Revenue

Tax revenue as % of GDP  GC.TAX.TOTL.GD.ZS

10.87% −1.24% (-10.2%)
Year 2025 Rank #102 Global Peak 13.83% (2014) Source World Bank

Lao PDR Tax Revenue (2008–2025)

Overview

Lao PDR's tax revenue stood at 10.87% in 2025, a decline of +1.24% from 2022. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 10.87% by 2025. Lao PDR ranked 102nd globally.

Data & projection

Year Tax Revenue YoY change Rank
2025* trend 10.87% - -
2025 10.87% −1.24% #102
2022 12.11% +1.72% #25
2021 10.39% +0.99% #20
2020 9.40% −2.06% #18
2019 11.47% −0.26% #26
2018 11.72% −0.52% #31
2017 12.24% −0.70% #40
2016 12.94% −0.56% #39
2015 13.51% −0.32% #52
2014 13.83% +0.09% #52
2013 13.74% +0.13% #47
2012 13.61% +0.46% #47
2011 13.15% +0.12% #40
2010 13.03% +0.27% #42
2009 12.76% +0.65% #40
Show all years (2008-2025)
* Linear trend extrapolation

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 tax revenue improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lao PDR's tax revenue?

Lao PDR's tax revenue was 10.87% in 2025. Ranked 102nd globally. This represents a 10.2% decrease from the previous year.

What was the highest tax revenue in Lao PDR?

Lao PDR's tax revenue peaked at 13.83% in 2014.

What was the lowest tax revenue in Lao PDR?

The lowest tax revenue in Lao PDR was 9.40% in 2020.

How does Lao PDR rank in tax revenue?

Lao PDR ranks 102nd globally in tax revenue as of 2025.

What is the World Bank indicator code for tax revenue?

The World Bank indicator code is GC.TAX.TOTL.GD.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.

What is the projected tax revenue of Lao PDR in 2025?

Lao PDR's tax revenue is projected to reach 10.87% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the tax revenue of Lao PDR in 2025?

The tax revenue of Lao PDR in 2025 was 10.87%. This ranks 102nd in the world.

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@misc{historysaid_lao-pdr_tax-revenue, title = {Lao PDR Tax Revenue}, url = {https://historysaid.com/lao-pdr/tax-revenue}, publisher = {HistorySaid}, year = {2026} }