Lao PDR
Lao PDR, located in the region of East Asia & Pacific, is an internationally classified economy with a "Lower middle income" income level. It is home to a demographic force of approximately 7.9 million inhabitants.
From a quantitative perspective, The macroeconomic structure maintains a baseline trajectory with a growth of 4.5% and a CPI of 7.7%. A sustained disinflationary cycle stands out positively, reducing the CPI by 23.5 points from its recent peaks.
Delving deeper into its institutional metrics,
The demographic pyramid and GDP per capita ($2,325) maintain a standard proportion within its cluster. It stands out for high social cohesion, combining low levels of inequality (Gini: 34.7) with near full-employment figures, reducing country risk. It operates as a magnet for international capital, capturing FDI equivalent to 6.0% of its GDP.
Monetary Policy RateInterest rate set by the Central Bank. Determines the base cost of money in the economy.
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10-Year Bond YieldInterest paid by the government to borrow for 10 years. Reflects market confidence in its solvency.
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SpreadInterest rate difference compared to the safe-haven bond (US/Germany). Indicates the country risk premium.
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GDP Evolution (10 years)
$0.02T
+4.54%
Data from 2025
Historical Inflation (CPI)
7.7%
Data from 2025
GDP per Capita
$2,325
YEAR 2025
Unemployment
1.2%
YEAR 2025
Debt to GDP
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YEAR
Active Population
7.9M
YEAR 2025
Structural Metrics (Hedge Fund)
Population > 65 Years
4.8%
YEAR 2025
Gini IndexMeasures income inequality. 0 is total equality, 100 is extreme inequality.
34.7
YEAR 2024
Exports (% GDP)
33.2%
YEAR 2016
Imports (% GDP)
41.9%
YEAR 2016
FDI (% GDP)Foreign Direct Investment. Foreign capital productively invested in this economy.
6.0%
YEAR 2024
View Raw History (Structured Data)
| Year | GDP (USD) | Growth (%) | Inflation (%) | Unemployment (%) | Debt/GDP (%) | Exports (%GDP) | Imports (%GDP) | FDI (%GDP) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $18.30B | 4.54 | 7.74 | 1.19 | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 2024 | $16.50B | 4.13 | 23.13 | 1.17 | --- | --- | --- | 5.99 |
| 2023 | $15.84B | 3.75 | 31.23 | 1.19 | --- | --- | --- | 11.24 |
| 2022 | $15.47B | 2.71 | 22.96 | 1.21 | --- | --- | --- | 4.70 |
| 2021 | $18.83B | 2.53 | 3.76 | 2.08 | --- | --- | --- | 5.69 |
| 2020 | $18.98B | 0.50 | 5.10 | 2.35 | --- | --- | --- | 5.10 |
| 2019 | $18.74B | 5.46 | 3.32 | 2.53 | --- | --- | --- | 4.03 |
| 2018 | $18.14B | 6.25 | 2.04 | 2.90 | --- | --- | --- | 7.49 |
| 2017 | $17.07B | 6.89 | 0.83 | 3.27 | --- | --- | --- | 9.88 |
| 2016 | $15.91B | 7.02 | 1.60 | 2.63 | --- | 33.21 | 41.88 | 5.88 |
