Laos Forecast
Trend-model estimates (v0), generated from the historical series. Research only — labeled model output, not advice. Method: linear trend extrapolation of recent history; point estimates only, no confidence intervals. Model output, never observed data.
GDP
| GDP | Actual (annual) | 2026 | 2027 | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP | 18.30 | 16.38 | 16.11 | USD Billion |
| GDP Annual Growth Rate | 4.54 | 3.27 | 3.16 | percent |
| GDP per Capita | 2324.76 | 2034.76 | 1964.53 | USD |
Government
| Government | Actual (annual) | 2026 | 2027 | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Government Net Lending/Borrowing | 0.19 | — | — | percent of GDP |
Labour
| Labour | Actual (annual) | 2026 | 2027 | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 7.87 | 7.98 | 8.09 | Million |
| Unemployment Rate | 1.19 | 0.59 | 0.31 | percent |
Money
| Money | Actual (annual) | 2026 | 2027 | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Foreign Exchange Reserves | 2.21 | 2.43 | — | USD Billion |
| Lending Interest Rate | 22.61 | — | — | percent |
Trade
| Trade | Actual (annual) | 2026 | 2027 | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Account to GDP | 3.22 | 7.22 | — | percent of GDP |
| Exports | 5.28 | — | — | USD Billion |
| External Balance (Goods & Services) | -1.38 | — | — | USD Billion |
| Imports | 6.66 | — | — | USD Billion |