Inflation Laos 2008
Average inflation: 7.6%
Current Inflation
Inflation is very high at 7.6%, far above the ECB target.
Peak and Trough
The highest inflation was in May at 10.3%. The lowest inflation was in December at 3.2%.
- Highest month
- May: 10.3%
- Lowest month
- December: 3.2%
- Difference
- 7.1 percentage points
- Months with data
- 12 of 12
Category Insights
The highest price increase was in Food with an average of 10.9%. The lowest price increase was in Energy with an average of 10.6%.
- Highest increase
- Food: 10.9%
- Lowest increase
- Energy: 10.6%
Historical Context
Current inflation is 1.3% higher than the 5-year average of 6.3%. This approaches the highest level since records began (7.6% in 2008).
- 5-year average
- 6.3%
- 10-year average
- 6.3%
- All-time high (2008)
- 7.6%
- All-time low (2007)
- 4.7%
Trend
Inflation has remained relatively stable. Compared to 2007, the difference is minimal (+2.9 percentage point).
- Change vs. previous year
- +2.9 percentage points
- Largest monthly swing
- May: +6.6 percentage points
ECB Target
Inflation is 5.6% above the ECB target of 2.0%. This means purchasing power is declining faster than intended.
Purchasing Power
At this high inflation rate, purchasing power rapidly decreases. This has a major impact on households, especially without adequate salary increases.
What you could buy for €100 this year will cost approximately €107.60 next year at this inflation rate.
Multi-year trend
Monthly figures 2008
Inflation by category
Inflation differs per product group. Click on a category for the historical trend.
Month overview
| Month | Inflation | Difference vs. 2007 |
|---|---|---|
| January | 6.3% | +1.0 |
| February | 6.6% | +1.6 |
| March | 7.9% | +3.1 |
| April | 8.9% | +5.1 |
| May | 10.3% | +6.6 |
| June | 10.1% | +6.5 |
| July | 9.8% | +6.1 |
| August | 9.1% | +5.3 |
| September | 8.5% | +4.0 |
| October | 6.5% | +0.8 |
| November | 4.6% | -1.7 |
| December | 3.2% | -2.5 |
| Average | 7.6% |
Data source
Data from WorldBank. Last updated: 06/01/2026.