Congo vs Laos: Gross value added at basic prices (GVA)
Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) over time
- Congo
- Laos
How they compare
Laos currently reports 16.35 billion current US$ against 15.43 billion current US$ in Congo, a difference of 928.10 million current US$.
That makes Laos's figure about 1.1 times Congo's.
The two have swapped places 3 times across 21 shared years of data; in 2005 it was Congo ahead.
Congo ranks 139th and Laos ranks 137th of 204 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, Congo averaged higher in 2 and Laos in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Congo | Laos | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 8.70 billion current US$ | 4.10 billion current US$ | 4.61 billion current US$ | Congo |
| 2010s | 13.91 billion current US$ | 12.17 billion current US$ | 1.74 billion current US$ | Congo |
| 2020s | 14.10 billion current US$ | 15.51 billion current US$ | 1.41 billion current US$ | Laos |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher gross value added at basic prices (gva), Congo or Laos?
- Laos, at 16.35 billion current US$ against 15.43 billion current US$ in Congo as of 2025.
- What is the difference in gross value added at basic prices (gva) between Congo and Laos?
- 928.10 million current US$, with Laos ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Congo and Laos?
- 21 years are reported by both, from 2005 to 2025.
- How do Congo and Laos rank globally for gross value added at basic prices (gva)?
- Congo ranks 139th and Laos ranks 137th of 204 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs), published as Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current US$). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
Gross value added at basic prices reflects the price of products receivable by the producer exclusive of taxes payable on products and inclusive of subsidies receivable on products, less intermediate consumption valued at purchasers' prices. This indicator is expressed in current prices, meaning no adjustment has been made to account for price changes over time. This indicator is expressed in United States dollars.