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Laos
Last updated: 28 Sep 2026
Lao consumer price inflation was 7.7% year on year in August 2026, above the central bank's 2026 target (below 7%), after the seven-day base rate was cut to 7%.
Key indicators and definitions
| Indicator | Value | Definition and scope | Basis date | Source | Definition and source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CPI inflation, y/y | 7.7%Lao Statistics Bureau original not obtained; secondary source. | Year-on-year change in the consumer price indexNationwide | 31 Aug 2026 | The Mekong Memo: Laos 20260902 (2026-09-02) | Definition and sourceYear-on-year change in the consumer price index Scope: Nationwide |
| Bank of the Lao PDR seven-day base rate | 7%cut from 8% on 20 August 2026 | Seven-day base (policy) interest rate of the Bank of the Lao PDR (BOL)Monetary policy | 20 Aug 2026 | Laotian Times: Laos Cuts 7-Day Base Interest Rate to 7% (2026-08-21) | Definition and sourceSeven-day base (policy) interest rate of the Bank of the Lao PDR (BOL) Scope: Monetary policy Source: Laotian Times: Laos Cuts 7-Day Base Interest Rate to 7% (2026-08-21) |
Articles
- Data as of 2026-09-24Credit
African swine fever spreads in Laos, with family farms bearing most losses
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- Data as of 2026-09-22Macro & households
Laos migrant remittances reported for January–July as registered workers abroad decline
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- Data as of 2026-09-18Digital infrastructure
Laos links China's digital yuan (e-CNY) to its domestic QR payment network
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- Data as of 2026-09-02Macro & households
Laos inflation edges up in August, above the central bank's 2026 target after a rate cut
August CPI inflation was 7.7% y/y (up from 7.6% in July); the January–August average was 7.9%