Lao PDR—Current Account Balance (% of GDP)
Category: Fiscal & MonetarySource: IMF World Economic OutlookGlobal Rank: #38 of 190
Latest Value
1.3%
2027
YoY Change
-51.9%
2026 → 2027
Global Rank
#38
of 190 countries
Maximum
5.3%
2025
Minimum
-17.8%
2009
CAGR
-0.5%
28 years
Last
1.3%
Previous
2.7%
Highest
5.3%
Lowest
-17.8%
Unit
Percent of GDP
Source
IMF World Economic Outlook
Actual
IMF Forecast
Source: IMF World Economic Outlook
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 | 1.3% | -51.9% |
| 2026 | 2.7% | -49.1% |
| 2025 | 5.3% | +60.6% |
| 2024 | 3.3% | +22.2% |
| 2023 | 2.7% | +190.0% |
| 2022 | -3.0% | -230.4% |
| 2021 | 2.3% | +243.8% |
| 2020 | -1.6% | +77.1% |
| 2019 | -7.0% | +23.1% |
| 2018 | -9.1% | -23.0% |
| 2017 | -7.4% | +14.9% |
| 2016 | -8.7% | +44.6% |
| 2015 | -15.7% | -8.3% |
| 2014 | -14.5% | -85.9% |
| 2013 | -7.8% | -6.8% |
| 2012 | -7.3% | +52.3% |
| 2011 | -15.3% | +7.3% |
| 2010 | -16.5% | +7.3% |
| 2009 | -17.8% | -14.1% |
| 2008 | -15.6% | -50.0% |
| 2007 | -10.4% | -11.8% |
| 2006 | -9.3% | +40.8% |
| 2005 | -15.7% | -12.9% |
| 2004 | -13.9% | -19.8% |
| 2003 | -11.6% | -24.7% |
| 2002 | -9.3% | +24.4% |
| 2001 | -12.3% | -920.0% |
| 2000 | 1.5% |
IMF Forecast
Projections from the IMF World Economic Outlook. These are staff estimates, not guarantees.
| Year | Projected Value | Change from Previous |
|---|---|---|
| 2026Forecast | 2.7% | -49.1% |
| 2027Forecast | 1.3% | -51.9% |
Top Countries — Current Account Balance (% of GDP)
| # | Country | Value | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Macao SAR, China | 34.9% | 2026 |
| 2 | Kuwait | 24.4% | 2026 |
| 3 | San Marino | 17.8% | 2026 |
| 4 | Singapore | 17.3% | 2026 |
| 5 | Brunei Darussalam | 16.6% | 2026 |
| 6 | Norway | 15.9% | 2026 |
| 7 | Andorra | 15.3% | 2026 |
| 8 | Liechtenstein | 12.9% | 2026 |
| 9 | Papua New Guinea | 12.7% | 2026 |
| 10 | Luxembourg | 12.4% | 2026 |
About This Indicator
Definition
Current account balance as a percentage of GDP. The sum of net exports, net primary income, and net secondary income. A positive value means the country earns more from abroad than it spends.
Methodology
Based on balance of payments data. Includes trade balance, net income from abroad, and net current transfers.
Unit
Percent of GDP