Country Intelligence

Laos

Southeast Asia

Comprehensive economic, trade, industry and opportunity intelligence for Laos.

Capital Vientiane

Population 7.87M (2025)

Currency Lao Kip (LAK)

Language Lao

Government Unitary one-party socialist republic

Region Southeast Asia

Income Level Lower middle income (World Bank)

Key Economic Indicators

Latest Available Data

GDP (Nominal)$18.3B (2025)Annual data

GDP Growth (Real)4.54% (2025)Annual data

GDP Per Capita$2,324.76 (2025)Annual data

Inflation (CPI, annual)7.74% (2025)Annual data

Unemployment (modeled ILO)1.19% (2025)Annual data

Population7.87M (2025)Annual data

Source: World Bank. Annual data; each card displays its own reference year. View More Economic Data

Trade Overview (Goods)

Merchandise Exports$12.38B (2025)

Merchandise Imports$10.34B (2025)

Trade Balance$2.04B (2025)

Source: World Bank merchandise trade. Balance uses a common year.

Top Trading Partners — Total Goods Trade

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Source: UN Comtrade; annual goods trade

1.Hydropower
2.Mining
3.Agriculture
4.Tourism
5.Logistics & Rail Transit

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Market Outlook

Laos is a lower-middle-income economy in Southeast Asia with nominal GDP of $18.3B (2025) and real growth of 4.54% (2025). Key sectors include Hydropower, Mining and Agriculture. Explore dated official statistics, trade flows and ATN business opportunities for Laos.

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