Exports as a capacity to import in Lao People's Democratic Republic
Lao People's Democratic Republic: Exports as a capacity to import was 49.34 trillion constant LCU in 2016. ◆ Volatile
Exports as a capacity to import in Lao People's Democratic Republic, 2000–2016
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks. Measured in constant LCU.
Analysis
In 2016, exports as a capacity to import in Lao People's Democratic Republic stood at 49.34 trillion constant LCU. That is the highest value across all 17 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 26.6% on the previous year and up 197.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, exports as a capacity to import in Lao People's Democratic Republic peaked at 49.34 trillion constant LCU in 2016 and was at its lowest, 6.68 trillion constant LCU, in 2003.
Lao People's Democratic Republic ranks 14th of 178 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Exports as a capacity to import in Lao People's Democratic Republic, year by year
| Year | constant LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 7.83 trillion constant LCU | — |
| 2001 | 7.68 trillion constant LCU | -2.0% |
| 2002 | 7.66 trillion constant LCU | -0.3% |
| 2003 | 6.68 trillion constant LCU | -12.8% |
| 2004 | 8.36 trillion constant LCU | +25.2% |
| 2005 | 10.86 trillion constant LCU | +29.9% |
| 2006 | 16.56 trillion constant LCU | +52.5% |
| 2007 | 16.23 trillion constant LCU | -2.0% |
| 2008 | 18.27 trillion constant LCU | +12.5% |
| 2009 | 18.86 trillion constant LCU | +3.2% |
| 2010 | 23.01 trillion constant LCU | +22.0% |
| 2011 | 29.51 trillion constant LCU | +28.3% |
| 2012 | 30.91 trillion constant LCU | +4.8% |
| 2013 | 35.50 trillion constant LCU | +14.9% |
| 2014 | 39.98 trillion constant LCU | +12.6% |
| 2015 | 38.97 trillion constant LCU | -2.5% |
| 2016 | 49.34 trillion constant LCU | +26.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 11.90 trillion constant LCU | 6.68 trillion constant LCU | 18.86 trillion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2010s | 35.32 trillion constant LCU | 23.01 trillion constant LCU | 49.34 trillion constant LCU | 7 |
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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)
- GDP (constant 2015 US$), annual growth rate 4.54 % change on previous year (2025)
- GDP (constant 2015 US$), per unit of GDP 1.21 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- GDP (constant 2015 US$), per capita 2,807 constant 2015 US$ per person (2025)
- GDP (constant LCU), annual growth rate 4.54 % change on previous year (2025)
- GDP (constant LCU), per unit of GDP 8,518 constant LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
- GDP (constant LCU), per capita 19.80 million constant LCU per person (2025)
- Gross domestic savings (current US$), annual growth rate 64.16 % change on previous year (2016)
- Gross domestic savings (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.2033 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2016)
Frequently asked questions
- What is exports as a capacity to import in Lao People's Democratic Republic?
- Exports as a capacity to import in Lao People's Democratic Republic was 49.34 trillion constant LCU in 2016, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks.
- What is the highest exports as a capacity to import recorded in Lao People's Democratic Republic?
- The highest recorded value was 49.34 trillion constant LCU in 2016.
- What is the lowest exports as a capacity to import recorded in Lao People's Democratic Republic?
- The lowest recorded value was 6.68 trillion constant LCU in 2003.
- How does Lao People's Democratic Republic rank for exports as a capacity to import?
- Lao People's Democratic Republic ranks 14th out of 178 countries with data for 2016.
- Is exports as a capacity to import rising or falling in Lao People's Democratic Republic?
- Over the last ten years it is up 197.9%. 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 Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks, published as part of Exports as a capacity to import (constant LCU). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Exports as a capacity to import equals the current price value of exports of goods and services deflated by the import price index. This indicator is expressed in constant prices, meaning the series has been adjusted to account for price changes over time. The reference year for this adjustment varies by country. This series is expressed in local currency units.