Laos GDP Per Capita (2026)
Laos has a developing Southeast Asian economy supported by hydropower, mining, agriculture, construction, tourism, transport, and regional trade. GDP per capita provides a useful measure of how national economic production compares with population and helps track economic development on a per-person basis. Explore Laos’s latest GDP per capita data, historical trends, growth patterns, and economic comparisons below.
GDP Per Capita 2026
$2,403
Est. in USD
World Rank
#154
Out of 195 countries
Change vs 2025
+5.0%
+$115
Asia Rank
#40
Out of 49 countries
1. Laos GDP Per Capita in 2026
Laos’s GDP per capita reflects economic production generated for each resident across energy, mining, agriculture, construction, tourism, and services. Large infrastructure and hydropower projects contribute significantly to national output. Adjusting total GDP for population provides a standardized basis for comparing Laos with economies of different sizes and stages of development.
2. Laos GDP Per Capita Growth (1980–2026)
3. Laos GDP Per Capita (Historical Data)
| Year | GDP Per Capita (USD) | Annual Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,403 | +5.0% |
| 2025 | $2,288 | +11.3% |
| 2024 | $2,055 | +3.9% |
| 2023 | $1,977 | -2.2% |
| 2022 | $2,022 | -19.0% |
| 2021 | $2,496 | -1.3% |
| 2020 | $2,529 | -2.8% |
| 2019 | $2,603 | +2.0% |
| 2018 | $2,552 | +4.7% |
| 2017 | $2,437 | +5.6% |
| 2016 | $2,308 | +8.7% |
| 2015 | $2,124 | +7.1% |
| 2014 | $1,983 | +9.3% |
| 2013 | $1,814 | +15.8% |
| 2012 | $1,566 | +12.1% |
| 2011 | $1,397 | +17.7% |
| 2010 | $1,187 | +15.0% |
| 2009 | $1,032 | +6.5% |
| 2008 | $969 | +23.1% |
| 2007 | $787 | +18.9% |
| 2006 | $662 | +25.9% |
| 2005 | $526 | +14.3% |
| 2004 | $460 | +15.9% |
| 2003 | $397 | +20.7% |
| 2002 | $329 | +3.5% |
| 2001 | $318 | +0.3% |
| 2000 | $317 | +19.6% |
| 1999 | $265 | +4.3% |
| 1998 | $254 | -62.8% |
| 1997 | $683 | -7.6% |
| 1996 | $739 | +1.7% |
| 1995 | $727 | +13.2% |
| 1994 | $642 | +13.2% |
| 1993 | $567 | +9.5% |
| 1992 | $518 | +11.4% |
| 1991 | $465 | +14.5% |
| 1990 | $406 | +15.0% |
| 1989 | $353 | +20.1% |
| 1988 | $294 | -36.8% |
| 1987 | $465 | -31.4% |
| 1986 | $678 | -32.1% |
| 1985 | $998 | +22.5% |
| 1984 | $815 | +39.3% |
| 1983 | $585 | +78.4% |
| 1982 | $328 | -2.1% |
| 1981 | $335 | -42.7% |
| 1980 | $585 | — |
4. Laos GDP Per Capita Growth
1-Year Change
+5.0%
(2025 to 2026)
5-Year Change
-3.7%
(2021 to 2026)
10-Year Change
+4.1%
(2016 to 2026)
20-Year Change
+263.0%
(2006 to 2026)
Laos’s GDP per capita has generally increased as infrastructure, energy exports, mining, construction, and regional trade have expanded. Inflation, exchange rates, debt conditions, population growth, tourism, and external demand can influence annual performance. Historical data helps show how investment-led development has translated into changes in output per resident over time.
5. Laos GDP Per Capita vs Asia and World
Laos
$2,403
Asia Average
$19,139
World Average
$25,179
$0
$12,590
$25,179
USD
Laos’s GDP per capita is approximately
87.4%
below the
Asia average
and
90.5%
below the world average.
6. Laos GDP Per Capita Ranking in Asia
| Rank | Country | GDP Per Capita (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| #37 | Cambodia | $2,902 |
| #38 | India | $2,813 |
| #39 | State of Palestine | $2,443 |
| #40 | Laos | $2,403 |
| #41 | Tajikistan | $1,939 |
| #42 | Pakistan | $1,729 |
| #43 | Nepal | $1,548 |
7. GDP vs GDP Per Capita in Laos
Laos GDP (Nominal)
$19.0 Billion
(2026)
Laos GDP Per Capita
$2,403
(2026)
Laos’s total GDP measures the full scale of economic activity generated nationwide, while GDP per capita divides that output by population. Total GDP highlights the role of infrastructure and energy within the economy, whereas GDP per capita provides a population-adjusted measure of economic production. Considering both indicators together gives a broader view of development.
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8. Laos GDP Per Capita Forecast
| Year | GDP Per Capita (USD) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 | $2,515 | +4.7% |
| 2028 | $2,627 | +4.5% |
| 2029 | $2,728 | +3.8% |
| 2030 | $2,829 | +3.7% |
Laos GDP per capita is projected to reach $2,829 by 2030, representing a 17.7% increase from the 2026 level.
9. Laos GDP Per Capita: Key Findings
Laos GDP per capita is estimated at $2,403 in 2026.
It ranks #154 globally and #40 in Asia.
GDP per capita increased by 5.0% compared with 2025.
Over the last 5 years, GDP per capita declined by 3.7%.
Over the last 10 years, GDP per capita grew by 4.1%.
It is approximately 87.4% below the Asia average.
It is approximately 90.5% below the world average.
The forecast reaches $2,829 by 2030, 17.7% above the 2026 level.
10. What Is GDP Per Capita?
GDP per capita is the total economic output of a country divided by its population.
GDP Per Capita
=
GDP
÷
Population
It helps measure the average economic output per person and is widely used to compare economic performance across countries. Higher values generally indicate greater economic output per resident.
11. Methodology and Data Sources
Primary Source:
International Monetary Fund (IMF)
Additional Sources:
World Bank,
United Nations
Population Source:
UN Population Division
Currency:
Current USD (Nominal)
Update Frequency:
Annually
Last Updated:
September 2026
12. Laos GDP Per Capita FAQs
Laos GDP per capita is estimated at $2,403 in 2026.
Laos ranks #154 globally and #40 in Asia by GDP per capita.
Yes. GDP per capita increased by approximately 5.0% compared with 2025.
Laos GDP per capita was approximately $2,124 in 2015.
Laos GDP per capita is approximately 87.4% below the Asia average.
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Disclaimer:
All data are estimates based on IMF, World Bank,
United Nations and related economic datasets.
Figures may differ from official national statistics.