Direct economic loss attributed to disasters in Laos
Laos: Direct economic loss attributed to disasters was 287.21 million in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Direct economic loss attributed to disasters in Laos, 2005–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
Laos recorded 287.21 million for direct economic loss attributed to disasters in 2024.
The figure is up 477.6% on the previous year and up 13,512.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, direct economic loss attributed to disasters in Laos peaked at 774.64 million in 2011 and was at its lowest, 1.99 million, in 2016.
Laos ranks 36th of 130 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Direct economic loss attributed to disasters in Laos, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 7.27 million | — |
| 2006 | 7.90 million | +8.7% |
| 2007 | 179.86 million | +2176.2% |
| 2008 | 86.78 million | -51.8% |
| 2009 | 87.24 million | +0.5% |
| 2010 | 101.06 million | +15.8% |
| 2011 | 774.64 million | +666.5% |
| 2012 | 8.82 million | -98.9% |
| 2014 | 2.11 million | -76.1% |
| 2015 | 14.10 million | +568.5% |
| 2016 | 1.99 million | -85.9% |
| 2023 | 49.72 million | +2404.7% |
| 2024 | 287.21 million | +477.6% |
Laos compared with similar countries
- Laos's 287.21 million is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 17.40 million, 16.5× the median. (36 countries reporting)
- Laos's 287.21 million is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 21.34 million, 13.5× the median. (22 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Direct economic loss attributed to disasters in Laos changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | +2404.7% | 1.99 million | 49.72 million |
| 2007 | +2176.2% | 7.90 million | 179.86 million |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 73.81 million | 7.27 million | 179.86 million | 5 |
| 2010s | 150.45 million | 1.99 million | 774.64 million | 6 |
| 2020s | 168.47 million | 49.72 million | 287.21 million | 2 |
Countries ranked near Laos
More economy & growth data for Laos
- Real gdp growth, annual growth rate 11 % change on previous year (2025)
- 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)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, annual growth rate 60.62 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0083 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per capita 19.21 units per person (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, annual growth rate 52.95 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.006 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per capita 14.03 units per person (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, US dollar, annual growth rate 5.01 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is direct economic loss attributed to disasters in Laos?
- Direct economic loss attributed to disasters in Laos was 287.21 million in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest direct economic loss attributed to disasters recorded in Laos?
- The highest recorded value was 774.64 million in 2011.
- What is the lowest direct economic loss attributed to disasters recorded in Laos?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.99 million in 2016.
- How does Laos rank for direct economic loss attributed to disasters?
- Laos ranks 36th out of 130 countries with data for 2024.
- Is direct economic loss attributed to disasters rising or falling in Laos?
- Over the last ten years it is up 13,512.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Laos data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Direct economic loss attributed to disasters. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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