Discrepancy in expenditure estimate of GDP (current LCU), annual in Lao People's Democratic Republic

Lao People's Democratic Republic: Discrepancy in expenditure estimate of GDP (current LCU), annual was -128.73 % change on previous year in 2016. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2016)
-128.73 % change on previous year
World rank
155th
of 173 countries
All-time high
364.52 % change on previous year
in 1988
All-time low
-350 % change on previous year
in 2003
Years of data
11
1986–2016

Discrepancy in expenditure estimate of GDP (current LCU), annual in Lao People's Democratic Republic, 1986–2016

-400-20002004001986200120161986: -188.1 % change on previous year1987: 74.4 % change on previous year1988: 364.5 % change on previous year2003: -350 % change on previous year2004: 60 % change on previous year2005: -100 % change on previous year2006: 100 % change on previous year2009: 100 % change on previous year2010: 100 % change on previous year2012: -100 % change on previous year2016: -128.7 % change on previous year

Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.

Analysis

The most recent figure for discrepancy in expenditure estimate of gdp (current lcu), annual in Lao People's Democratic Republic is -128.73 % change on previous year, measured in 2016.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 228.7% over ten years.

Over the whole period, discrepancy in expenditure estimate of gdp (current lcu), annual in Lao People's Democratic Republic peaked at 364.52 % change on previous year in 1988 and was at its lowest, -350 % change on previous year, in 2003.

That places Lao People's Democratic Republic 155th out of 173 countries with data for 2016, putting it in the bottom quarter.

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

Discrepancy in expenditure estimate of GDP (current LCU), annual in Lao People's Democratic Republic, year by year

Annual values for Discrepancy in expenditure estimate of GDP (current LCU), annual growth rate in Lao People's Democratic Republic, 1986 to 2016.
Year % change on previous year Change
1986 -188.09 % change on previous year
1987 74.38 % change on previous year -139.5%
1988 364.52 % change on previous year +390.1%
2003 -350 % change on previous year -196.0%
2004 60 % change on previous year -117.1%
2005 -100 % change on previous year -266.7%
2006 100 % change on previous year -200.0%
2009 100 % change on previous year -0.0%
2010 100 % change on previous year +0.0%
2012 -100 % change on previous year -200.0%
2016 -128.73 % change on previous year +28.7%

Lao People's Democratic Republic compared with similar countries

  • Lao People's Democratic Republic's -128.73 % change on previous year is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is -100 % change on previous year, 1.3× the median. (44 countries reporting)
  • Lao People's Democratic Republic's -128.73 % change on previous year is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is -100 % change on previous year, 1.3× the median. (27 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1980s 83.6 % change on previous year -188.09 % change on previous year 364.52 % change on previous year 3
2000s -38 % change on previous year -350 % change on previous year 100 % change on previous year 5
2010s -42.91 % change on previous year -128.73 % change on previous year 100 % change on previous year 3

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Frequently asked questions

What is discrepancy in expenditure estimate of gdp (current lcu), annual in Lao People's Democratic Republic?
Discrepancy in expenditure estimate of gdp (current lcu), annual in Lao People's Democratic Republic was -128.73 % change on previous year in 2016, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest discrepancy in expenditure estimate of gdp (current lcu), annual recorded in Lao People's Democratic Republic?
The highest recorded value was 364.52 % change on previous year in 1988.
What is the lowest discrepancy in expenditure estimate of gdp (current lcu), annual recorded in Lao People's Democratic Republic?
The lowest recorded value was -350 % change on previous year in 2003.
How does Lao People's Democratic Republic rank for discrepancy in expenditure estimate of gdp (current lcu), annual?
Lao People's Democratic Republic ranks 155th out of 173 countries with data for 2016.
Is discrepancy in expenditure estimate of gdp (current lcu), annual rising or falling in Lao People's Democratic Republic?
Over the last ten years it is down 228.7%. 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 Statizoid (derived), published as part of Discrepancy in expenditure estimate of GDP (current LCU), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Discrepancy in expenditure estimate of GDP (current LCU), annual growth rate
Unit
% change on previous year
Source
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Coverage
173 places, 5,258 data points, 1961–2025
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