Lao PDR vs Nepal: Industry (including construction), value added
Industry (including construction), value added over time
- Lao PDR
- Nepal
How they compare
Nepal currently reports 5.48 billion current US$ against 5.34 billion current US$ in Lao PDR, a difference of 142.87 million current US$.
The two have swapped places 2 times across 37 shared years of data; in 1989 it was Nepal ahead.
Lao PDR ranks 128th and Nepal ranks 127th of 206 countries.
Across the 5 decades both report, Lao PDR averaged higher in 2 and Nepal in 3.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Lao PDR | Nepal | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 95.88 million current US$ | 551.87 million current US$ | 455.99 million current US$ | Nepal |
| 1990s | 268.76 million current US$ | 841.84 million current US$ | 573.08 million current US$ | Nepal |
| 2000s | 732.28 million current US$ | 1.38 billion current US$ | 651.01 million current US$ | Nepal |
| 2010s | 4.11 billion current US$ | 3.32 billion current US$ | 793.44 million current US$ | Lao PDR |
| 2020s | 5.47 billion current US$ | 4.84 billion current US$ | 634.97 million current US$ | Lao PDR |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher industry (including construction), value added, Lao PDR or Nepal?
- Nepal, at 5.48 billion current US$ against 5.34 billion current US$ in Lao PDR as of 2025.
- What is the difference in industry (including construction), value added between Lao PDR and Nepal?
- 142.87 million current US$, with Nepal ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Lao PDR and Nepal?
- 37 years are reported by both, from 1989 to 2025.
- How do Lao PDR and Nepal rank globally for industry (including construction), value added?
- Lao PDR ranks 128th and Nepal ranks 127th of 206 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs), published as Industry (including construction), value added (current US$). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
Industry (including construction) corresponds to ISIC (Rev.4) divisions 05-43. It is comprised of mining, manufacturing, construction, electricity, water, and gas industries. Value added is the contribution to the economy by a producer or an industry or an institutional sector, which is estimated by the total value of output produced and deducting the total value of intermediate consumption of goods and services used to produce that output. 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.