Laos Policy Rate
1992 - 2023 | Monthly | % pa | CEIC Data
Key information about Laos Policy Rate
- Laos cash rate (Policy Rate: Month End: Laos: Short Term Lending Rate) was set at 7.50 % pa in May 2023, compared with 7.50 % pa in the previous Apr 2023.
- Laos Policy Rate averaged 10.00 % pa and is updated monthly, available from Dec 1992 to May 2023.
- The data reached an all-time high of 35.00 % pa in Dec 2001 and a record low of 3.00 % pa in Apr 2022.
CEIC extends history for monthly Policy Rate. The Bank of the Lao PDR provides Short Term Lending Rate: Less Than 1 Week. Policy Rate prior to January 2002 refers to Short Term Lending Rate: Less Than 3 Months.
View Laos's Policy Rate from Dec 1992 to May 2023 in the chart:
What was Laos's Policy Rate in May 2023?
Laos cash rate (Policy Rate: Month End: Laos: Short Term Lending Rate) was set at 7.50 % pa in May 2023, compared with 7.50 % pa in the previous Apr 2023. See the table below for more data.
| Last | Previous | Min | Max | Unit | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7.50 May 2023 | 7.50 Apr 2023 | 3.00 Apr 2022 | 35.00 Dec 2001 | % pa | monthly | Dec 1992 - May 2023 |
Policy Rate by Country Comparison
Buy Selected Data
Includes Policy Rate on 108 economies standardised by CEIC. Instant access to full history data in excel.
| country/region | Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albania (% pa) | 3.25 Apr 2024 | monthly | Jan 2000 - Apr 2024 |
| Algeria (% pa) | 3.00 Sep 2023 | monthly | Jan 1963 - Sep 2023 |
| Argentina (%) | 51.02 Apr 2024 | monthly | Aug 1985 - Apr 2024 |
| Armenia (% pa) | 8.25 Apr 2024 | monthly | May 2001 - Apr 2024 |
| Australia (% pa) | 4.35 Apr 2024 | monthly | Aug 1990 - Apr 2024 |
| Austria (% pa) | 4.50 Apr 2024 | monthly | Jan 1999 - Apr 2024 |
| Azerbaijan (% pa) | 7.25 May 2024 | monthly | Jan 2005 - May 2024 |
| Bahrain (% pa) | 6.25 Apr 2024 | monthly | Jan 2007 - Apr 2024 |
| Bangladesh (% pa) | 8.00 Mar 2024 | monthly | Sep 2009 - Mar 2024 |
| Belarus (% pa) | 9.50 Apr 2024 | monthly | Jul 1991 - Apr 2024 |
| Belgium (% pa) | 4.50 Apr 2024 | monthly | Jan 1999 - Apr 2024 |
| Bolivia (% pa) | 3.01 Apr 2024 | monthly | Jan 2013 - Apr 2024 |
| Botswana (% pa) | 3.75 Apr 2022 | monthly | Aug 1976 - Apr 2022 |
| Brazil (% pa) | 10.75 Apr 2024 | monthly | Mar 1999 - Apr 2024 |
| Bulgaria (% pa) | 3.78 May 2024 | monthly | Feb 1991 - May 2024 |
| Canada (% pa) | 5.00 Apr 2024 | monthly | Dec 1992 - Apr 2024 |
| Chile (% pa) | 6.50 Apr 2024 | monthly | May 1995 - Apr 2024 |
| China (% pa) | 2.65 Jun 2023 | monthly | Jan 2016 - Jun 2023 |
| Colombia (% pa) | 12.25 Apr 2024 | monthly | Apr 1995 - Apr 2024 |
| Croatia (% pa) | 3.00 Dec 2022 | monthly | Dec 1992 - Dec 2022 |
| Cyprus (% pa) | 4.50 Apr 2024 | monthly | Jan 1999 - Apr 2024 |
| Czech Republic (% pa) | 4.75 Apr 2024 | monthly | Jan 1993 - Apr 2024 |
| Denmark (% pa) | 3.60 Apr 2024 | monthly | Aug 1914 - Apr 2024 |
| Ecuador (% pa) | 10.87 Apr 2024 | monthly | Jul 1995 - Apr 2024 |
| Egypt (% pa) | 27.75 Apr 2024 | monthly | Jan 1991 - Apr 2024 |
| Estonia (% pa) | 4.50 Apr 2024 | monthly | Jan 1999 - Apr 2024 |
| European Union (% pa) | 4.50 Apr 2024 | monthly | Jan 1999 - Apr 2024 |
| Finland (% pa) | 4.50 Apr 2024 | monthly | Jan 1999 - Apr 2024 |
| France (% pa) | 4.50 Apr 2024 | monthly | Jan 1999 - Apr 2024 |
| Georgia (% pa) | 8.25 Apr 2024 | monthly | Jan 2008 - Apr 2024 |
| Germany (% pa) | 4.50 Apr 2024 | monthly | Jan 1999 - Apr 2024 |
| Ghana (% pa) | 29.50 May 2023 | monthly | Nov 2002 - May 2023 |
| Greece (% pa) | 4.50 Apr 2024 | monthly | Jan 1999 - Apr 2024 |
| Hong Kong SAR, China (% pa) | 5.75 Apr 2024 | monthly | Jun 1992 - Apr 2024 |
| Hungary (% pa) | 7.75 Apr 2024 | monthly | Oct 1990 - Apr 2024 |
| Iceland (% pa) | 10.00 Apr 2024 | monthly | Jan 1994 - Apr 2024 |
| India (% pa) | 6.50 Apr 2024 | monthly | Apr 2001 - Apr 2024 |
| Indonesia (% pa) | 6.25 Apr 2024 | monthly | Jun 2015 - Apr 2024 |
| Ireland (% pa) | 4.50 Apr 2024 | monthly | Jan 1999 - Apr 2024 |
| Israel (% pa) | 4.50 Apr 2024 | monthly | Dec 1998 - Apr 2024 |
| Italy (% pa) | 4.50 Apr 2024 | monthly | Jan 1999 - Apr 2024 |
| Ivory Coast (% pa) | 2.50 Mar 2017 | monthly | Jan 1964 - Mar 2017 |
| Japan (% pa) | -0.10 Jun 2023 | monthly | Nov 2008 - Jun 2023 |
| Jordan (% pa) | 8.50 Apr 2024 | monthly | Dec 1965 - Apr 2024 |
| Kazakhstan (% pa) | 14.75 Apr 2024 | monthly | Feb 1992 - Apr 2024 |
| Kenya (% pa) | 13.00 Apr 2024 | monthly | Jul 2003 - Apr 2024 |
| South Korea (% pa) | 3.50 Apr 2024 | monthly | May 1999 - Apr 2024 |
| Kosovo (% pa) | 4.50 Apr 2024 | monthly | Jan 1999 - Apr 2024 |
| Kuwait (% pa) | 4.25 Apr 2024 | monthly | Jul 1999 - Apr 2024 |
| Kyrgyzstan (% pa) | 11.00 Apr 2024 | monthly | Jan 1999 - Apr 2024 |
| Laos (% pa) | 7.50 May 2023 | monthly | Dec 1992 - May 2023 |
| Latvia (% pa) | 4.50 Apr 2024 | monthly | Jan 1999 - Apr 2024 |
| Lebanon (% pa) | 10.00 Jan 2023 | monthly | Apr 1964 - Jan 2023 |
| Lithuania (% pa) | 4.50 Apr 2024 | monthly | Jan 1999 - Apr 2024 |
| Luxembourg (% pa) | 4.50 Apr 2024 | monthly | Jan 1999 - Apr 2024 |
| Macau SAR, China (% pa) | 5.75 Apr 2024 | monthly | Dec 1999 - Apr 2024 |
| North Macedonia (% pa) | 6.30 Apr 2024 | monthly | Jan 2002 - Apr 2024 |
| Malawi (% pa) | 26.00 Apr 2024 | monthly | Jan 1980 - Apr 2024 |
| Malaysia (% pa) | 3.00 Apr 2024 | monthly | Apr 2004 - Apr 2024 |
| Malta (% pa) | 4.50 Apr 2024 | monthly | Jan 1999 - Apr 2024 |
| Mauritius (% pa) | 4.50 Apr 2024 | monthly | Dec 1999 - Apr 2024 |
| Mexico (% pa) | 11.00 Apr 2024 | monthly | Jan 2008 - Apr 2024 |
| Moldova (% pa) | 3.75 Apr 2024 | monthly | Feb 2001 - Apr 2024 |
| Mongolia (% pa) | 12.00 Apr 2024 | monthly | Jul 2007 - Apr 2024 |
| Montenegro (% pa) | 4.50 Apr 2024 | monthly | Jan 1999 - Apr 2024 |
| Morocco (% pa) | 3.00 Apr 2024 | monthly | Jun 1995 - Apr 2024 |
| Myanmar (% pa) | 7.00 2024 | yearly | 1986 - 2024 |
| Nepal (% pa) | 7.00 Apr 2024 | monthly | Jul 2003 - Apr 2024 |
| Netherlands (% pa) | 4.50 Apr 2024 | monthly | Jan 1999 - Apr 2024 |
| New Zealand (% pa) | 5.50 May 2023 | monthly | Mar 1999 - May 2023 |
| Nigeria (% pa) | 24.75 Apr 2024 | monthly | Dec 2006 - Apr 2024 |
| Norway (% pa) | 4.50 Apr 2024 | monthly | Jan 1991 - Apr 2024 |
| Oman (% pa) | 6.00 Apr 2024 | monthly | May 2007 - Apr 2024 |
| Pakistan (% pa) | 23.00 Apr 2024 | monthly | Feb 1992 - Apr 2024 |
| Paraguay (% pa) | 6.00 Apr 2024 | monthly | Jul 2010 - Apr 2024 |
| Peru (% pa) | 6.00 Apr 2024 | monthly | Sep 2003 - Apr 2024 |
| Philippines (% pa) | 7.00 Apr 2024 | monthly | Jun 2016 - Apr 2024 |
| Poland (% pa) | 5.75 Apr 2024 | monthly | Jan 2005 - Apr 2024 |
| Portugal (% pa) | 4.50 Apr 2024 | monthly | Jan 1999 - Apr 2024 |
| Qatar (% pa) | 6.25 Mar 2024 | monthly | Mar 2003 - Mar 2024 |
| Romania (% pa) | 7.00 Apr 2024 | monthly | Jan 2003 - Apr 2024 |
| Russia (% pa) | 16.00 Apr 2024 | monthly | Sep 2013 - Apr 2024 |
| Saudi Arabia (% pa) | 6.00 Apr 2024 | monthly | Jan 2000 - Apr 2024 |
| Serbia (% pa) | 6.50 Apr 2024 | monthly | Jan 2001 - Apr 2024 |
| Singapore (% pa) | 4.00 Jun 2023 | monthly | Jul 2005 - Jun 2023 |
| Slovakia (% pa) | 4.50 Apr 2024 | monthly | Jan 1999 - Apr 2024 |
| Slovenia (% pa) | 4.50 Apr 2024 | monthly | Jan 1999 - Apr 2024 |
| South Africa (% pa) | 8.25 Apr 2024 | monthly | Nov 1999 - Apr 2024 |
| Spain (% pa) | 4.50 Apr 2024 | monthly | Jan 1999 - Apr 2024 |
| Sri Lanka (% pa) | 8.50 Apr 2024 | monthly | Jan 1997 - Apr 2024 |
| Sweden (% pa) | 4.00 Apr 2024 | monthly | Jan 1987 - Apr 2024 |
| Switzerland (% pa) | 1.44 Apr 2024 | monthly | Jun 1999 - Apr 2024 |
| Syria (% pa) | 5.00 Apr 2024 | monthly | Jan 1962 - Apr 2024 |
| Taiwan (% pa) | 2.00 Apr 2024 | monthly | Jul 1961 - Apr 2024 |
| Tajikistan (% pa) | 9.50 Apr 2024 | monthly | Jun 1995 - Apr 2024 |
| Thailand (% pa) | 2.50 Apr 2024 | monthly | May 2000 - Apr 2024 |
| Tunisia (% pa) | 8.00 Apr 2024 | monthly | Jan 2000 - Apr 2024 |
| Turkey (% pa) | 50.00 Apr 2024 | monthly | Jun 1996 - Apr 2024 |
| Ukraine (% pa) | 13.50 Apr 2024 | monthly | Dec 1992 - Apr 2024 |
| United Arab Emirates (% pa) | 5.40 Apr 2024 | monthly | Nov 2007 - Apr 2024 |
Accurate Macro & Micro Economic Data You Can Trust
Explore the most complete set of 6.6 million time series covering more than 200 economies, 20 industries and 18 macroeconomic sectors.
Learn more about what we doLaos Key Series
Buy Selected Data
Includes 142 key indicators for Laos, curated by CEIC analysts. Instant access to full history data in excel.
| Foreign Trade | Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forecast: Exports of Goods Growth (%) | 6.726 2028 | yearly | 1980 - 2028 |
| Trade Balance (USD mn) | -170.9 Dec 2023 | quarterly | Dec 1992 - Dec 2023 |
| Total Exports (USD mn) | 1,917.4 Dec 2023 | quarterly | Mar 2004 - Dec 2023 |
| Total Exports Growth (%) | -2.8 Dec 2023 | quarterly | Mar 2005 - Dec 2023 |
| Aluminum: Exports (USD th) | 1,115.303 2022 | yearly | 1995 - 2022 |
| Exports: Medicament (USD th) | 353.170 2022 | yearly | 1995 - 2022 |
| Exports: Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Product (USD th) | 304.331 2022 | yearly | 1995 - 2022 |
| Total Imports (USD mn) | 2,088.3 Dec 2023 | quarterly | Mar 2004 - Dec 2023 |
| Total Imports Growth (%) | 10.5 Dec 2023 | quarterly | Mar 2005 - Dec 2023 |
| Imports: Medicament (USD th) | 30,246.773 2022 | yearly | 1995 - 2022 |
| Imports: Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Product (USD th) | 37,533.232 2022 | yearly | 1995 - 2022 |
| Total Exports to USA (USD mn) | 26.255 Jan 2024 | monthly | Feb 2005 - Jan 2024 |
| Total Imports from USA (USD mn) | 2.271 Jan 2024 | monthly | Aug 2003 - Jan 2024 |
| Total Exports to China (USD mn) | 336.420 Jan 2024 | monthly | Dec 1996 - Jan 2024 |
| Total Imports from China (USD mn) | 402.930 Jan 2024 | monthly | Dec 1996 - Jan 2024 |
| Exports: Mineral Products (USD mn) | 630.430 Sep 2023 | quarterly | Dec 2018 - Sep 2023 |
| Exports: Agricultural Products (USD mn) | 108.540 Sep 2023 | quarterly | Dec 2018 - Sep 2023 |
| Exports: Wood Products, Pulp of Wood and Paper (USD mn) | 197.440 Sep 2023 | quarterly | Dec 2018 - Sep 2023 |
| Exports: Plastic and Rubber Products (USD mn) | 97.010 Sep 2023 | quarterly | Dec 2018 - Sep 2023 |
| Imports: Electrical Machinery and Equipment (USD mn) | 232.170 Sep 2023 | quarterly | Dec 2018 - Sep 2023 |
| Imports: Crude Oil, Fuel, Lubricant and Others (USD mn) | 303.650 Sep 2023 | quarterly | Dec 2018 - Sep 2023 |
| Imports: Iron, Steel and Other Metal Products (USD mn) | 178.270 Sep 2023 | quarterly | Dec 2018 - Sep 2023 |
| Imports: Machinery and Mechanical Equipment (USD mn) | 148.870 Sep 2023 | quarterly | Dec 2018 - Sep 2023 |
| Imports: Foods, Beverages, Pharmaceutical Products & Consumer Goods (USD mn) | 260.310 Sep 2023 | quarterly | Dec 2018 - Sep 2023 |
| Exports: Extra-ASEAN: India (USD th) | 102,124.000 2022 | yearly | 2008 - 2022 |
| Balance of Payments | Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Account Balance (USD mn) | -90.1 Dec 2023 | quarterly | Mar 1994 - Dec 2023 |
| Current Account Balance: % of GDP (%) | -3.0 2022 | yearly | 1984 - 2022 |
| Foreign Direct Investment (USD mn) | 394.2 Dec 2023 | quarterly | Mar 2001 - Dec 2023 |
| Foreign Direct Investment: % of GDP (%) | 4.7 2022 | yearly | 1988 - 2022 |
| Foreign Portfolio Investment (USD mn) | -100.146 Dec 2023 | quarterly | Mar 1994 - Dec 2023 |
| Foreign Portfolio Investment: % of GDP (%) | 0.9 2022 | yearly | 1984 - 2022 |
| Foreign Portfolio Investment: Equity Securities (USD mn) | 0.0 Dec 2023 | quarterly | Mar 1994 - Dec 2023 |
| Foreign Portfolio Investment: Debt Securities (USD mn) | -100.180 Dec 2023 | quarterly | Mar 1999 - Dec 2023 |
| External Debt (USD mn) | 10,234.8 2022 | yearly | 1996 - 2022 |
| External Debt: % of GDP (%) | 68.0 2022 | yearly | 1996 - 2022 |
| Forecast: Current Account Balance (USD bn) | -1.018 2028 | yearly | 1980 - 2028 |
| BoP: FA: Porfolio Investment (USD mn) | 361.05 Dec 2017 | quarterly | Mar 2004 - Dec 2017 |
| FDI: France (USD th) | 0.000 2021 | yearly | 2000 - 2021 |
| FDI: Korea (USD th) | 6,183.504 2021 | yearly | 2000 - 2021 |
| FDI: China (USD th) | 1,254,236.569 2021 | yearly | 2000 - 2021 |
| FDI: Thailand (USD th) | 341,152.687 2021 | yearly | 2000 - 2021 |
| FDI: Vietnam (USD th) | 176,991.125 2021 | yearly | 2000 - 2021 |
| FDI (USD th) | 7,927,677.215 2019 | yearly | 2010 - 2019 |
| FDI: Mining and Quarrying (USD mn) | 126.792 2017 | yearly | 2015 - 2017 |
| FDI: Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing (USD mn) | 381.683 2017 | yearly | 2015 - 2017 |
| FDI: Electricity, Gas and Air-Conditioning Supply (USD mn) | 711.800 2017 | yearly | 2015 - 2017 |
| Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) (USD mn) | 976.474 2022 | yearly | 2000 - 2022 |
| Monetary | Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Non Performing Loans Ratio (%) | 1.4 Dec 2023 | quarterly | Dec 2017 - Dec 2023 |
| Money Supply M1 (USD mn) | 1,038.082 Dec 2023 | quarterly | Dec 1999 - Dec 2023 |
| Money Supply M2 (USD mn) | 13,202.831 Dec 2023 | quarterly | Dec 1999 - Dec 2023 |
| M2 Growth (%) | 33.3 Dec 2023 | quarterly | Dec 2000 - Dec 2023 |
| Reserve Requirement Ratio (%) | 8.0 Apr 2024 | monthly | Jan 2002 - Apr 2024 |
| Foreign Exchange Reserves (USD mn) | 1,782.0 Sep 2023 | monthly | Dec 1988 - Sep 2023 |
| Foreign Exchange Reserves: Months of Import (NA) | 2.7 Sep 2023 | quarterly | Mar 2004 - Sep 2023 |
| Gold Reserves (USD mn) | 31.692 May 2021 | monthly | Jan 1989 - May 2021 |
| Total Deposits (USD mn) | 12,890.616 Sep 2023 | quarterly | Dec 2004 - Sep 2023 |
| Total Deposits Growth (%) | 33.2 Sep 2023 | quarterly | Dec 2005 - Sep 2023 |
| Domestic Credit (USD mn) | 9,997.4 Dec 2023 | quarterly | Dec 1991 - Dec 2023 |
| Domestic Credit Growth (%) | 23.4 Dec 2023 | quarterly | Dec 1992 - Dec 2023 |
| Total Loans (USD mn) | 8,667.662 Dec 2023 | quarterly | Dec 2004 - Dec 2023 |
| Total Loans Growth (%) | 29.19 Dec 2023 | quarterly | Dec 2005 - Dec 2023 |
| Private Debt: % of Nominal GDP (%) | 54.41 2022 | yearly | 2012 - 2022 |
| Monetary Survey: Narrow Money (M1) (LAK bn) | 19,891.731 Dec 2023 | quarterly | Dec 1991 - Dec 2023 |
| Monetary Survey: Broad Money (M2) (LAK bn) | 252,992.649 Dec 2023 | quarterly | Dec 1991 - Dec 2023 |
| Reserve Requirement Rate: LAK (%) | 8.000 2023 | yearly | 1989 - 2023 |
| Commercial Banks (CB): Deposits (LAK bn) | 245,282.640 Sep 2023 | quarterly | Dec 2004 - Sep 2023 |
More Indicators for Laos
Request a demo of CEIC
CEIC’s economic databases cover over 200 global markets. Our Platform offers the most reliable macroeconomic data and advanced analytical tools.
Please note, product demos are not available for students. Please click here to find out more about the version of CEIC available for student users.