Inflation Laos 2007
Average inflation: 4.7%
Current Inflation
Inflation is high at 4.7%, well above the ECB target.
Peak and Trough
The highest inflation was in November at 6.3%. The lowest inflation was in June at 3.6%.
- Highest month
- November: 6.3%
- Lowest month
- June: 3.6%
- Difference
- 2.7 percentage points
- Months with data
- 12 of 12
Category Insights
The highest price increase was in Food with an average of 8.5%. The lowest price increase was in Energy with an average of 2.8%.
- Highest increase
- Food: 8.5%
- Lowest increase
- Energy: 2.8%
Historical Context
Current inflation is 1.0% lower than the 5-year average of 5.7%. This approaches the lowest level since records began (4.7% in 2007).
- 5-year average
- 5.7%
- 10-year average
- 5.7%
- All-time high (2006)
- 6.6%
- All-time low (2007)
- 4.7%
Trend
Inflation shows a downward trend. Compared to 2006, inflation has fallen by +1.9 percentage point.
- Change vs. previous year
- -1.9 percentage points
- Largest monthly swing
- April: -4.1 percentage points
ECB Target
Inflation is 2.7% above the ECB target of 2.0%. This means purchasing power is declining faster than intended.
Purchasing Power
At this inflation rate, purchasing power noticeably decreases. Without a salary increase, you can buy less with the same money.
What you could buy for €100 this year will cost approximately €104.70 next year at this inflation rate.
Multi-year trend
Monthly figures 2007
Inflation by category
Inflation differs per product group. Click on a category for the historical trend.
Month overview
| Month | Inflation | Difference vs. 2006 |
|---|---|---|
| January | 5.3% | -2.8 |
| February | 5.0% | -3.3 |
| March | 4.8% | -3.1 |
| April | 3.8% | -4.1 |
| May | 3.7% | -3.9 |
| June | 3.6% | -4.1 |
| July | 3.7% | -3.7 |
| August | 3.8% | -2.9 |
| September | 4.5% | -0.7 |
| October | 5.7% | +2.1 |
| November | 6.3% | +1.9 |
| December | 5.7% | +1.2 |
| Average | 4.7% |
Data source
Data from WorldBank. Last updated: 06/01/2026.