East Asia & Pacific
Lao PDR Unemployment
Share of the labor force that is without work but available for and seeking employment.
Latest Value
1.2%
As of 2025
YoY Change
+1.1%
2024 → 2025
Record High
3.3%
Recorded in 2017
Record Low
0.7%
Recorded in 2010
10-Year Average
2.1%
2016–2025
Data Range
1991–2025
35 data points
Source
World Bank
Code: SL.UEM.TOTL.ZS
Historical Trend
1991 – 2025
Historical Data
| Value | YoY Change | Change % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1.2% | 0.0% | +1.1% |
| 2024 | 1.2% | 0.0% | -1.0% |
| 2023 | 1.2% | 0.0% | -1.9% |
| 2022 | 1.2% | 0.9% | -41.9% |
| 2021 | 2.1% | 0.3% | -11.5% |
| 2020 | 2.3% | 0.2% | -7.2% |
| 2019 | 2.5% | 0.4% | -12.6% |
| 2018 | 2.9% | 0.4% | -11.4% |
| 2017 | 3.3% | 0.6% | +24.1% |
| 2016 | 2.6% | 0.6% | +31.3% |
Source: World Bank Open Data · 1991–2025
Neighbouring Countries Ranking
East Asia & Pacific · Unemployment
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