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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%.

Last updated
28 Sep 2026
Latest data as of
31 Aug 2026
CPI inflation, y/y
Lao Statistics Bureau original not obtained; secondary source.
7.7%up from 7.6% in July31 Aug 2026 · The Mekong Memo: Laos 20260902 (2026-09-02)
Bank of the Lao PDR seven-day base rate7%cut from 8% on 20 August 202620 Aug 2026 · Laotian Times: Laos Cuts 7-Day Base Interest Rate to 7% (2026-08-21)

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IndicatorValueDefinition and scopeBasis dateSourceDefinition and source
CPI inflation, y/y7.7%
Lao Statistics Bureau original not obtained; secondary source.
up from 7.6% in July		Year-on-year change in the consumer price indexNationwide31 Aug 2026The Mekong Memo: Laos 20260902 (2026-09-02)
Definition and source

Year-on-year change in the consumer price index

Scope: Nationwide

Source: The Mekong Memo: Laos 20260902 (2026-09-02)

Bank of the Lao PDR seven-day base rate7%cut from 8% on 20 August 2026Seven-day base (policy) interest rate of the Bank of the Lao PDR (BOL)Monetary policy20 Aug 2026Laotian Times: Laos Cuts 7-Day Base Interest Rate to 7% (2026-08-21)
Definition and source

Seven-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)

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