Communications, computer, etc. in Lao People's Democratic Republic
Lao People's Democratic Republic: Communications, computer, etc. was 1.6% in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Communications, computer, etc. in Lao People's Democratic Republic, 1984–2024
Source: Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF). Measured in % of service imports, BoP.
Analysis
The most recent figure for communications, computer, etc. in Lao People's Democratic Republic is 1.6%, measured in 2024.
The figure is down 70.9% on the previous year and up 379.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, communications, computer, etc. in Lao People's Democratic Republic peaked at 69.8% in 2000 and was at its lowest, -60.0%, in 2007.
That places Lao People's Democratic Republic 193rd out of 198 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Communications, computer, etc. in Lao People's Democratic Republic, year by year
| Year | % of service imports, BoP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1984 | 37.2% | — |
| 1985 | 56.9% | +52.8% |
| 1986 | 47.6% | -16.3% |
| 1987 | 45.7% | -4.1% |
| 1988 | 44.2% | -3.2% |
| 1989 | 19.4% | -56.1% |
| 1990 | 24.2% | +25.1% |
| 1991 | 36.3% | +49.9% |
| 1992 | 38.4% | +5.7% |
| 1993 | 35.4% | -7.8% |
| 1994 | 52.0% | +46.7% |
| 1995 | -10.3% | -119.8% |
| 1996 | -18.1% | +76.0% |
| 1997 | 32.0% | -277.1% |
| 1998 | 34.2% | +6.7% |
| 1999 | 48.1% | +40.6% |
| 2000 | 69.8% | +45.2% |
| 2001 | -25.2% | -136.1% |
| 2002 | -19.7% | -21.8% |
| 2003 | -42.6% | +116.0% |
| 2004 | -27.1% | -36.3% |
| 2005 | -28.0% | +3.3% |
| 2006 | -43.3% | +54.6% |
| 2007 | -60.0% | +38.5% |
| 2008 | -15.0% | -74.9% |
| 2009 | 19.8% | -231.5% |
| 2010 | 6.4% | -67.5% |
| 2011 | 1.0% | -85.1% |
| 2012 | 0.0% | -99.5% |
| 2013 | -0.2% | -3330.8% |
| 2014 | -0.6% | +256.5% |
| 2015 | 1.9% | -428.5% |
| 2016 | 0.8% | -59.6% |
| 2017 | -0.2% | -120.4% |
| 2018 | 4.3% | -2775.3% |
| 2019 | 3.2% | -25.7% |
| 2020 | 11.4% | +258.9% |
| 2021 | 2.8% | -75.4% |
| 2022 | 3.5% | +23.9% |
| 2023 | 5.6% | +62.5% |
| 2024 | 1.6% | -70.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 41.8% | 19.4% | 56.9% | 6 |
| 1990s | 27.2% | -18.1% | 52.0% | 10 |
| 2000s | -17.1% | -60.0% | 69.8% | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.7% | -0.6% | 6.4% | 10 |
| 2020s | 5.0% | 1.6% | 11.4% | 5 |
Countries ranked near Lao People's Democratic Republic
- 190 Kuwait 5.3% compare
- 191 Tajikistan 3.7% compare
- 192 Micronesia, Federated States of 2.3% compare
- 194 Turks and Caicos Islands 1.0% compare
- 195 Sierra Leone -0.4% compare
- 196 Gambia -1.4% compare
More economy & growth data for Lao People's Democratic Republic
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 3.39 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 4.6 Percent per annum (2029)
- Imports of goods and services (constant 2015 US$), annual growth rate 4.55 % change on previous year (2016)
- Imports of goods and services (constant 2015 US$), per unit of GDP 0.4914 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP (2016)
- Imports of goods and services (constant 2015 US$), per capita 1,132 constant 2015 US$ per person (2016)
- External balance on goods and services (current US$), annual growth 46.54 % change on previous year (2016)
- External balance on goods and services (current LCU), annual growth 46.56 % change on previous year (2016)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current LCU), annual 11.4 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current LCU), per 3,397 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current LCU), per 7.90 million current LCU per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is communications, computer, etc. in Lao People's Democratic Republic?
- Communications, computer, etc. in Lao People's Democratic Republic was 1.6% in 2024, according to Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF).
- What is the highest communications, computer, etc. recorded in Lao People's Democratic Republic?
- The highest recorded value was 69.8% in 2000.
- What is the lowest communications, computer, etc. recorded in Lao People's Democratic Republic?
- The lowest recorded value was -60.0% in 2007.
- How does Lao People's Democratic Republic rank for communications, computer, etc.?
- Lao People's Democratic Republic ranks 193rd out of 198 countries with data for 2024.
- Is communications, computer, etc. rising or falling in Lao People's Democratic Republic?
- Over the last ten years it is up 379.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Lao People's Democratic Republic data come from?
- The figures come from Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF), published as part of Communications, computer, etc. (% of service imports, BoP). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Communications, computer, information, and other services cover international telecommunications; computer data; news-related service transactions between residents and nonresidents; construction services; royalties and license fees; miscellaneous business, professional, and technical services; personal, cultural, and recreational services; manufacturing services on physical inputs owned by others; and maintenance and repair services and government services not included elsewhere. This indicator is expressed as a percentage of service imports which are services provided by non-residents to residents.