Laos Live GDP
$11,138,031,348
GDP Added Today
$22,343,677
Laos GDP (2026)
LiveLaos has a developing Southeast Asian economy supported by hydropower, mining, agriculture, tourism, and transportation. Its strategic location within the Greater Mekong region has increased opportunities for regional trade and infrastructure development. This page presents Laos GDP data, historical performance, and the country's economic outlook for 2026.
GDP Growth Rate (2026)
4.00%
vs 2025
โผ โ0.80%
GDP Per Capita (2026)
$2,403
vs 2025
โฒ +$115
Global Rank (Nominal)
#141
of 218 countries
World Share
0.01%
of 2026 World GDP
Years Covered
1980โ2026
47 years
Laos GDP Growth (1980โ2026)
Annual real GDP growth rate (%)
Historical Highlights
1980โ2026 GDP performance summary
Highest GDP
$18.96B
Lowest GDP
$1.12B
Average Growth
6.04%
1980โ2026
Best Growth
15.30%
Weakest Growth
-2.10%
Share of World GDP (2026)
Laos
0.01%
United States
25.58%
China
16.47%
Germany
4.31%
Japan
3.46%
Rest of World
50.17%
Key Findings
โ
Laos's GDP in 2026 is $18.96B.
โ
It ranks #141 among 218 countries.
โ
Laos contributes 0.01% to the world economy.
โ
GDP per capita is $2,403 in 2026.
โ
The economy recorded GDP growth of 4.00% in 2026.
Historical Data
Laos GDP Historical Data (1980โ2026)
| 2026 | $18,959,000,000 | 4.00% | $2,403 | 0.02% | #140 |
| 2025 | $17,822,000,000 | 4.80% | $2,288 | 0.02% | #138 |
| 2024 | $15,792,000,000 | 4.30% | $2,055 | 0.01% | #140 |
| 2023 | $14,993,000,000 | 3.70% | $1,977 | 0.01% | #143 |
| 2022 | $15,121,000,000 | 2.30% | $2,022 | 0.01% | #137 |
| 2021 | $18,533,000,000 | 2.10% | $2,496 | 0.02% | #122 |
| 2020 | $18,511,000,000 | -0.40% | $2,529 | 0.02% | #116 |
| 2019 | $18,770,000,000 | 4.70% | $2,603 | 0.02% | #118 |
| 2018 | $18,131,000,000 | 6.20% | $2,552 | 0.02% | #118 |
| 2017 | $17,055,000,000 | 6.90% | $2,437 | 0.02% | #118 |
| 2016 | $15,904,000,000 | 7.00% | $2,308 | 0.02% | #118 |
| 2015 | $14,418,000,000 | 7.30% | $2,124 | 0.02% | #125 |
| 2014 | $13,266,000,000 | 7.60% | $1,983 | 0.02% | #134 |
| 2013 | $11,972,000,000 | 8.00% | $1,814 | 0.02% | #138 |
| 2012 | $10,194,000,000 | 7.80% | $1,566 | 0.01% | #141 |
| 2011 | $8,964,000,000 | 8.00% | $1,397 | 0.01% | #145 |
| 2010 | $7,506,000,000 | 8.00% | $1,187 | 0.01% | #144 |
| 2009 | $6,431,000,000 | 7.40% | $1,032 | 0.01% | #147 |
| 2008 | $5,946,000,000 | 7.80% | $969 | 0.01% | #149 |
| 2007 | $4,757,000,000 | 7.90% | $787 | 0.01% | #150 |
| 2006 | $3,934,000,000 | 9.00% | $662 | 0.01% | #152 |
| 2005 | $3,079,000,000 | 6.90% | $526 | 0.01% | #152 |
| 2004 | $2,651,000,000 | 7.20% | $460 | 0.01% | #153 |
| 2003 | $2,260,000,000 | 6.20% | $397 | 0.01% | #152 |
| 2002 | $1,844,000,000 | 6.80% | $329 | 0.01% | #155 |
| 2001 | $1,757,000,000 | 4.80% | $318 | 0.01% | #151 |
| 2000 | $1,720,000,000 | 6.40% | $317 | 0.01% | #151 |
| 1999 | $1,415,000,000 | 4.00% | $265 | 0.00% | #152 |
| 1998 | $1,334,000,000 | 4.30% | $254 | 0.00% | #155 |
| 1997 | $3,515,000,000 | 6.90% | $683 | 0.01% | #129 |
| 1996 | $3,726,000,000 | 6.90% | $739 | 0.01% | #123 |
| 1995 | $3,579,000,000 | 7.00% | $727 | 0.01% | #124 |
| 1994 | $3,081,000,000 | 8.20% | $642 | 0.01% | #119 |
| 1993 | $2,652,000,000 | 5.90% | $567 | 0.01% | #126 |
| 1992 | $2,354,000,000 | 7.00% | $518 | 0.01% | #127 |
| 1991 | $2,053,000,000 | 4.00% | $465 | 0.01% | #124 |
| 1990 | $1,742,000,000 | 6.70% | $406 | 0.01% | #123 |
| 1989 | $1,460,000,000 | 9.90% | $353 | 0.01% | #124 |
| 1988 | $1,182,000,000 | -2.10% | $294 | 0.01% | #126 |
| 1987 | $1,815,000,000 | -1.00% | $465 | 0.01% | #120 |
| 1986 | $2,577,000,000 | 4.80% | $678 | 0.02% | #105 |
| 1985 | $3,685,000,000 | 9.10% | $998 | 0.03% | #94 |
| 1984 | $2,930,000,000 | 6.40% | $815 | 0.02% | #101 |
| 1983 | $2,047,000,000 | 3.00% | $585 | 0.02% | #108 |
| 1982 | $1,119,000,000 | 4.70% | $328 | 0.01% | #121 |
| 1981 | $1,118,000,000 | 15.30% | $335 | 0.01% | #122 |
| 1980 | $1,913,000,000 | 10.00% | $585 | 0.02% | #111 |
Laos GDP Projections (IMF)
i| Year | GDP Nominal (Current USD) | GDP Growth Rate (%) | GDP Per Capita (USD) | World Share (%) | Global Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | $20,087,000,000 | 4.00% | $2,515 | 0.02% | #134 |
| 2028 | $21,238,000,000 | 3.50% | $2,627 | 0.02% | #134 |
| 2029 | $22,319,000,000 | 3.00% | $2,728 | 0.02% | #134 |
| 2030 | $23,412,000,000 | 3.00% | $2,829 | 0.02% | #134 |
| 2031 | $24,522,000,000 | 3.00% | $2,931 | 0.02% | #135 |
Laos Economy Overview
Laos has a developing economy supported by hydropower, mining, agriculture, tourism, and transportation. Hydroelectric power has become one of the country's most important export industries, supplying electricity to neighboring countries. Mining of copper, gold, and potash also contributes significantly to exports.
Agriculture produces rice, coffee, rubber, cassava, and timber products. Tourism, construction, retail, logistics, and telecommunications continue to expand, supported by improved regional transport links across Southeast Asia.
Laos GDP Outlook
Laos is positioned to benefit from hydropower exports, mining, tourism, agriculture, and improved regional transport connections. Railway and road links with neighboring markets could expand logistics, trade, and investment. Electricity generation, potash, coffee, manufacturing, and tourism may support broader development. High external debt, currency depreciation, inflation, environmental concerns, dependence on resource exports, limited foreign reserves, and exposure to neighboring economies remain significant risks.