Public Debt in Laos
Public debt in Laos averaged 53.5% of GDP in the decade to 2024, above the average for ASEAN of 53.5% of GDP. Public debt in 2024 was 96.4% of GDP. For more information on public debt, visit our dedicated page
Laos Public Debt Chart
Note: This chart displays Public Debt (% of GDP) for Laos from 2013 to 2024.
Source: Macrobond.
Laos Public Debt Data
| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public Debt (% of GDP) | 76.0 | 92.9 | 130.7 | 115.6 | 96.4 |
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