Direct economic loss from disasters as a share of GDP in Laos

Laos: Direct economic loss from disasters as a share of GDP was 0.0% in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
0.0%
World rank
16th
of 130 countries
All-time high
0.1%
in 2011
All-time low
0.0%
in 2005
Years of data
13
2005–2024

Direct economic loss from disasters as a share of GDP in Laos, 2005–2024

00.020.040.060.082005201420242005: 0 %2006: 0 %2007: 0.04 %2008: 0.01 %2009: 0.01 %2010: 0.01 %2011: 0.09 %2012: 0 %2014: 0 %2015: 0 %2016: 0 %2023: 0 %2024: 0.02 %

Source: UN Office for Disaster Risk Reduction – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in %.

Analysis

In 2024, direct economic loss from disasters as a share of gdp in Laos stood at 0.0%.

Over the whole period, direct economic loss from disasters as a share of gdp in Laos peaked at 0.1% in 2011 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 2005.

Laos ranks 16th of 130 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.

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

Direct economic loss from disasters as a share of GDP in Laos, year by year

Annual values for Direct economic loss from disasters as a share of GDP in Laos, 2005 to 2024.
Year % Change
2005 0.0%
2006 0.0%
2007 0.0%
2008 0.0% -75.0%
2009 0.0% +0.0%
2010 0.0% +0.0%
2011 0.1% +800.0%
2012 0.0% -100.0%
2014 0.0%
2015 0.0%
2016 0.0%
2023 0.0%
2024 0.0%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 5
2010s 0.0% 0.0% 0.1% 6
2020s 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 2

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  8. 16 Mali 0.0% compare
  9. 16 Philippines 0.0% compare
  10. 16 Tonga 0.0% compare
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Frequently asked questions

What is direct economic loss from disasters as a share of gdp in Laos?
Direct economic loss from disasters as a share of gdp in Laos was 0.0% in 2024, according to UN Office for Disaster Risk Reduction – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest direct economic loss from disasters as a share of gdp recorded in Laos?
The highest recorded value was 0.1% in 2011.
What is the lowest direct economic loss from disasters as a share of gdp recorded in Laos?
The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 2005.
How does Laos rank for direct economic loss from disasters as a share of gdp?
Laos ranks 16th out of 130 countries with data for 2024.
Where does this Laos data come from?
The figures come from UN Office for Disaster Risk Reduction – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Direct economic loss from disasters as a share of GDP. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Direct economic loss from disasters as a share of GDP
Unit
%
Source
UN Office for Disaster Risk Reduction – processed by Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
130 places, 1,738 data points, 2005–2024
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