Key economic indicators of Lao PDR

Economy

Inflation6.50 % (2013)4.30 % (2012)7.60 % (2011)

Unemployment1.30 % (2012)1.40 % (2011)1.90 % (2010)

GDP growth rate8.30 % (2013)7.90 % (2012)8.00 % (2011)

GDP per Capita (PPP)3,100 $ (2013)2,800 $ (2012)2,800 $ (2011)

Demographics

Total Population6.80 Million (2014)6.70 Million (2013)6.59 Million (2012)

Population Growth1.59 % (2014)1.63 % (2013)1.66 % (2012)

Logistics Performance

Logistics performance index: Overall2.50 1=low to 5=high (2012)2.46 1=low to 5=high (2010)2.25 1=low to 5=high (2007)

Debt, Current Account Balance and Budget Deficit

Public debt (Percentage of GDP)46.3 % of GDP (2013)49.1 % of GDP (2012)49.1 % of GDP (2011)

Current Account Balance (Total)-484.30 Million $ (2013)-315.50 Million $ (2012)90.2 Million $ (2011)

External Debt (Total)6.69 Billion $ (2013)6.29 Billion $ (2012)5.96 Billion $ (2011)