Updated · Source: IMF World Economic Outlook, April 2026
Nominal Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of Laos is $18.96 billion as of 2026, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF). The GDP growth rate in 2026 is 4%. GDP per capita is $2,403.
Laos GDP Trend
Nominal GDP of Laos has grown from $1.91 billion in 1980 to $18.96 billion in 2026.
Laos GDP Growth Rate (%)
This chart shows the year-over-year real GDP growth rate of Laos. Hover any bar to see the exact value for that year.
Average Growth
6.04%
Best Year
1981 (+15.3%)
Worst Year
1988 (-2.1%)
Years of Contraction
3 of 47
GDP per capita in Laos rose from $2,288 in 2025 to $2,403 in 2026, an increase of 5.0%.
"Laos GDP", "Laos gross domestic product", and "Laos economy size" all refer to the same nominal GDP figure.
Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of Laos
The table below shows nominal and PPP GDP, growth rate, and GDP per capita for Laos for every year IMF has published data, from 1980 to 2026. Click any column header to sort, or search by year.
Laos nominal GDP by year
Year
GDP Nominal (Current USD)
GDP Growth
GDP per capita
Pop. Change
2026
$18,959,000,000
4%
$2,403
1.3%
2025
$17,822,000,000
4.8%
$2,288
1.33%
2024
$15,792,000,000
4.3%
$2,055
1.37%
2023
$14,993,000,000
3.7%
$1,978
1.4%
2022
$15,121,000,000
2.3%
$2,022
0.7%
2021
$18,533,000,000
2.1%
$2,496
1.45%
2020
$18,511,000,000
-0.4%
$2,529
1.48%
2019
$18,770,000,000
4.7%
$2,603
1.51%
2018
$18,131,000,000
6.2%
$2,552
1.53%
2017
$17,055,000,000
6.9%
$2,437
1.55%
2016
$15,904,000,000
7%
$2,308
1.53%
2015
$14,418,000,000
7.3%
$2,124
1.43%
2014
$13,266,000,000
7.6%
$1,983
1.36%
2013
$11,972,000,000
8%
$1,814
1.41%
2012
$10,194,000,000
7.8%
$1,566
1.45%
2011
$8,964,000,000
8%
$1,397
1.47%
2010
$7,506,000,000
8%
$1,187
1.49%
2009
$6,431,000,000
7.4%
$1,032
1.53%
2008
$5,946,000,000
7.8%
$969
1.57%
2007
$4,757,000,000
7.9%
$787
1.58%
2006
$3,934,000,000
9%
$662
1.61%
2005
$3,079,000,000
6.9%
$526
1.47%
2004
$2,651,000,000
7.2%
$460
1.39%
2003
$2,260,000,000
6.2%
$397
1.48%
2002
$1,844,000,000
6.8%
$329
1.56%
2001
$1,757,000,000
4.8%
$318
1.64%
2000
$1,720,000,000
6.4%
$317
1.7%
1999
$1,415,000,000
4%
$265
1.77%
1998
$1,334,000,000
4.3%
$254
1.86%
1997
$3,515,000,000
6.9%
$683
2.22%
1996
$3,726,000,000
6.9%
$739
2.36%
1995
$3,579,000,000
7%
$727
2.54%
1994
$3,081,000,000
8.2%
$642
2.7%
1993
$2,652,000,000
5.9%
$567
2.86%
1992
$2,354,000,000
7%
$518
2.92%
1991
$2,053,000,000
4%
$465
2.96%
1990
$1,742,000,000
6.7%
$406
3.77%
1989
$1,460,000,000
9.9%
$353
2.86%
1988
$1,182,000,000
-2.1%
$294
2.87%
1987
$1,815,000,000
-1%
$465
2.84%
1986
$2,577,000,000
4.8%
$679
2.82%
1985
$3,685,000,000
9.1%
$998
2.75%
1984
$2,930,000,000
6.4%
$815
2.71%
1983
$2,047,000,000
3%
$585
2.58%
1982
$1,119,000,000
4.7%
$328
2.31%
1981
$1,118,000,000
15.3%
$335
1.93%
1980
$1,913,000,000
10%
$585
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The nominal GDP of Laos in 2026 is $18.96 billion, according to the IMF World Economic Outlook (April 2026). This ranks Laos 141th in the world by nominal GDP.
What is the GDP growth rate of Laos?
The GDP growth rate of Laos in 2026 is 4%, per IMF estimates.
What is the GDP per capita of Laos?
GDP per capita in Laos in 2026 is $2,403, per IMF data.
Is the GDP of Laos expected to grow?
IMF projects the nominal GDP of Laos to reach $24.52 billion by 2031, up from $18.96 billion in 2026.
Sources: IMF, World Economic Outlook (April 2026).
Disclaimer: GDP figures are IMF World Economic Outlook (April 2026) estimates and projections, subject to revision in future WEO releases. This page is for informational purposes only and is not investment or economic advice.