Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 21 - Investment and in Lao People's Democratic Republic

Lao People's Democratic Republic: Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 21 - Investment and was 61.57 Percentage of GDP in 2019. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2019)
61.57 Percentage of GDP
Change on year
down 3.2%
World rank
1st
of 122 countries
All-time high
66.5 Percentage of GDP
in 2017
All-time low
9.88 Percentage of GDP
in 2005
Years of data
20
2000–2019

Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 21 - Investment and in Lao People's Democratic Republic, 2000–2019

02040602000200920192000: 12.5 Percentage of GDP2001: 14.6 Percentage of GDP2002: 13.2 Percentage of GDP2003: 12.1 Percentage of GDP2004: 10.9 Percentage of GDP2005: 9.9 Percentage of GDP2006: 13.9 Percentage of GDP2007: 19.6 Percentage of GDP2008: 25.4 Percentage of GDP2009: 30.1 Percentage of GDP2010: 32.8 Percentage of GDP2011: 38.5 Percentage of GDP2012: 41.6 Percentage of GDP2013: 51.1 Percentage of GDP2014: 57 Percentage of GDP2015: 64.1 Percentage of GDP2016: 65.6 Percentage of GDP2017: 66.5 Percentage of GDP2018: 63.6 Percentage of GDP2019: 61.6 Percentage of GDP

Source: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. Measured in Percentage of GDP.

Analysis

The most recent figure for africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 21 - investment and in Lao People's Democratic Republic is 61.57 Percentage of GDP, measured in 2019.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 3.2% on the previous year and up 104.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 21 - investment and in Lao People's Democratic Republic peaked at 66.5 Percentage of GDP in 2017 and was at its lowest, 9.88 Percentage of GDP, in 2005.

Lao People's Democratic Republic ranks 1st of 122 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 21 - Investment and in Lao People's Democratic Republic, year by year

Annual values for Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 21 - Investment and capital stock — Public-private partnership (PPP) capital stock in Lao People's Democratic Republic, 2000 to 2019.
Year Percentage of GDP Change
2000 12.48 Percentage of GDP
2001 14.6 Percentage of GDP +17.0%
2002 13.23 Percentage of GDP -9.4%
2003 12.06 Percentage of GDP -8.9%
2004 10.9 Percentage of GDP -9.6%
2005 9.88 Percentage of GDP -9.4%
2006 13.86 Percentage of GDP +40.3%
2007 19.55 Percentage of GDP +41.0%
2008 25.4 Percentage of GDP +29.9%
2009 30.07 Percentage of GDP +18.4%
2010 32.78 Percentage of GDP +9.0%
2011 38.54 Percentage of GDP +17.6%
2012 41.6 Percentage of GDP +8.0%
2013 51.12 Percentage of GDP +22.9%
2014 57.01 Percentage of GDP +11.5%
2015 64.09 Percentage of GDP +12.4%
2016 65.58 Percentage of GDP +2.3%
2017 66.5 Percentage of GDP +1.4%
2018 63.58 Percentage of GDP -4.4%
2019 61.57 Percentage of GDP -3.2%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 16.2 Percentage of GDP 9.88 Percentage of GDP 30.07 Percentage of GDP 10
2010s 54.24 Percentage of GDP 32.78 Percentage of GDP 66.5 Percentage of GDP 10

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Frequently asked questions

What is africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 21 - investment and in Lao People's Democratic Republic?
Africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 21 - investment and in Lao People's Democratic Republic was 61.57 Percentage of GDP in 2019, according to Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
What is the highest africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 21 - investment and recorded in Lao People's Democratic Republic?
The highest recorded value was 66.5 Percentage of GDP in 2017.
What is the lowest africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 21 - investment and recorded in Lao People's Democratic Republic?
The lowest recorded value was 9.88 Percentage of GDP in 2005.
How does Lao People's Democratic Republic rank for africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 21 - investment and?
Lao People's Democratic Republic ranks 1st out of 122 countries with data for 2019.
Is africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 21 - investment and rising or falling in Lao People's Democratic Republic?
Over the last ten years it is up 104.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Lao People's Democratic Republic data come from?
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Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 21 - Investment and capital stock — Public-private partnership (PPP) capital stock
Unit
Percentage of GDP
Source
Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development
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178 places, 3,542 data points, 2000–2019
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The Statistical Annex to the annual Africa's Development Dynamics (AFDD) report is a collection of development indicators that were gathered and analysed while conducting the research that went into the report. These data are also available online for free viewing or download at https://oe.cd/AFDD-2024, a bilingual website which links to the electronic version of the Africa's Development Dynamics book in both English and French. Table 21 shows indicators of investment flows and capital stocks, in US dollars and as a percentage of GDP, including general government investment, public-private partnerships, and private investment.