Lao PDR's GDP per capita is $2,526 in 2021 — ranked #159 in the world.
Lao PDR GDP per capita history (2015–2024), annual change and world rank. Excel and CSV.
| Indicator | Value | Year |
|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita (current US$) | $2,526 | 2021 |
| Annual change | -2.23% | 2021 |
| World rank | #159 | 2021 |
| Ratio to world average | 20% of avg | 2021 |
Year-by-year GDP per capita data for Lao PDR.
| Year | GDP Per Capita | Change | Rank | vs Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,325 | +9.45% | #150 | 16% |
| 2024 | $2,124 | +2.76% | #156 | 16% |
| 2023 | $2,067 | +1.00% | #166 | 16% |
| 2022 | $2,046 | -18.99% | #171 | 16% |
| 2021 | $2,526 | -2.23% | #159 | 20% |
| 2020 | $2,584 | -0.21% | #155 | 24% |
| 2019 | $2,589 | +1.74% | #156 | 23% |
| 2018 | $2,545 | +4.63% | #157 | 23% |
| 2017 | $2,432 | +5.61% | #157 | 23% |
| 2016 | $2,303 | +8.59% | #157 | 23% |
| 2015 | $2,121 | — | #160 | 21% |
Lao PDR's GDP per capita is $2,526 in 2021, ranking #159 in the world.
Lao PDR's GDP per capita is 20% of the world average.
About. GDP per capita figures from the World Bank's World Development Indicators. Full historical series (2015–2024) available in the download above.