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Laos Fiscal Balance
1.6% GDPas of 2025
Laos's fiscal balance stands at 1.6% GDP as of 2025. The indicator has increased from -3.1% in 2014 to 1.6% in 2025. Source: IMF WEO.
Historical trend (2014–2025)
Fiscal Balance — Year by Year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | -3.1% GDP | — |
| 2015 | -5.6% GDP | -2.5pp |
| 2016 | -5.1% GDP | +0.5pp |
| 2017 | -5.5% GDP | -0.4pp |
| 2018 | -4.5% GDP | +1.0pp |
| 2019 | -3.2% GDP | +1.3pp |
| 2020 | -5.4% GDP | -2.2pp |
| 2021 | -0.7% GDP | +4.7pp |
| 2022 | 0.1% GDP | +0.8pp |
| 2023 | 0% GDP | -0.1pp |
| 2024 | 2.4% GDP | +2.4pp |
| 2025 | 1.6% GDP | -0.8pp |
Source: IMF WEO. Data retrieved from World Bank WDI and IMF WEO databases. Values represent official estimates; may be subject to revision.