Exports of goods and services in Lao People's Democratic Republic
Lao People's Democratic Republic: Exports of goods and services was 11.12 billion BoP, current US$ in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Exports of goods and services in Lao People's Democratic Republic, 1984–2024
Source: Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF). Measured in BoP, current US$.
Analysis
In 2024, exports of goods and services in Lao People's Democratic Republic stood at 11.12 billion BoP, current US$. That is the highest value across all 41 years on record.
The figure is up 14.6% on the previous year and up 175.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, exports of goods and services in Lao People's Democratic Republic peaked at 11.12 billion BoP, current US$ in 2024 and was at its lowest, 58.90 million BoP, current US$, in 1984.
Lao People's Democratic Republic ranks 113th of 200 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Exports of goods and services in Lao People's Democratic Republic, year by year
| Year | BoP, current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1984 | 58.90 million BoP, current US$ | — |
| 1985 | 74.90 million BoP, current US$ | +27.2% |
| 1986 | 79.40 million BoP, current US$ | +6.0% |
| 1987 | 90.60 million BoP, current US$ | +14.1% |
| 1988 | 75.60 million BoP, current US$ | -16.6% |
| 1989 | 85.80 million BoP, current US$ | +13.5% |
| 1990 | 102.40 million BoP, current US$ | +19.3% |
| 1991 | 134.40 million BoP, current US$ | +31.2% |
| 1992 | 151.60 million BoP, current US$ | +12.8% |
| 1993 | 275.00 million BoP, current US$ | +81.4% |
| 1994 | 313.50 million BoP, current US$ | +14.0% |
| 1995 | 328.10 million BoP, current US$ | +4.7% |
| 1996 | 345.20 million BoP, current US$ | +5.2% |
| 1997 | 420.90 million BoP, current US$ | +21.9% |
| 1998 | 481.30 million BoP, current US$ | +14.4% |
| 1999 | 384.70 million BoP, current US$ | -20.1% |
| 2000 | 505.96 million BoP, current US$ | +31.5% |
| 2001 | 485.59 million BoP, current US$ | -4.0% |
| 2002 | 476.80 million BoP, current US$ | -1.8% |
| 2003 | 462.87 million BoP, current US$ | -2.9% |
| 2004 | 542.11 million BoP, current US$ | +17.1% |
| 2005 | 757.31 million BoP, current US$ | +39.7% |
| 2006 | 1.11 billion BoP, current US$ | +46.0% |
| 2007 | 1.20 billion BoP, current US$ | +8.6% |
| 2008 | 1.49 billion BoP, current US$ | +24.4% |
| 2009 | 1.45 billion BoP, current US$ | -2.9% |
| 2010 | 2.26 billion BoP, current US$ | +55.7% |
| 2011 | 2.40 billion BoP, current US$ | +6.5% |
| 2012 | 2.83 billion BoP, current US$ | +17.9% |
| 2013 | 3.05 billion BoP, current US$ | +7.4% |
| 2014 | 4.04 billion BoP, current US$ | +32.7% |
| 2015 | 4.50 billion BoP, current US$ | +11.3% |
| 2016 | 5.08 billion BoP, current US$ | +12.9% |
| 2017 | 5.65 billion BoP, current US$ | +11.3% |
| 2018 | 6.39 billion BoP, current US$ | +13.1% |
| 2019 | 6.99 billion BoP, current US$ | +9.3% |
| 2020 | 6.46 billion BoP, current US$ | -7.5% |
| 2021 | 7.82 billion BoP, current US$ | +21.0% |
| 2022 | 8.60 billion BoP, current US$ | +10.0% |
| 2023 | 9.70 billion BoP, current US$ | +12.7% |
| 2024 | 11.12 billion BoP, current US$ | +14.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 77.53 million BoP, current US$ | 58.90 million BoP, current US$ | 90.60 million BoP, current US$ | 6 |
| 1990s | 293.71 million BoP, current US$ | 102.40 million BoP, current US$ | 481.30 million BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 848.04 million BoP, current US$ | 462.87 million BoP, current US$ | 1.49 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 4.32 billion BoP, current US$ | 2.26 billion BoP, current US$ | 6.99 billion BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 8.74 billion BoP, current US$ | 6.46 billion BoP, current US$ | 11.12 billion BoP, current US$ | 5 |
Countries ranked near Lao People's Democratic Republic
- 110 North Macedonia 11.43 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 111 Albania 11.42 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 112 Uganda 11.23 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 114 Bolivia, Plurinational State of 10.78 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 115 Honduras 10.77 billion BoP, current US$ compare
- 116 Brunei Darussalam 10.76 billion BoP, current US$ 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)
- Manufacturing, value added (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.0911 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Manufacturing, value added (current US$), per capita 211.88 current US$ per person (2025)
- Manufacturing, value added (current LCU), per unit of GDP 1,863 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Manufacturing, value added (current LCU), per capita 4.33 million current LCU per person (2025)
- Manufacturing, value added (constant 2015 US$), per unit of GDP 0.1077 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Manufacturing, value added (constant 2015 US$), per capita 250.32 constant 2015 US$ per person (2025)
- Manufacturing, value added (constant LCU), per capita 1.84 million constant LCU per person (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added (current US$), annual 11.38 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is exports of goods and services in Lao People's Democratic Republic?
- Exports of goods and services in Lao People's Democratic Republic was 11.12 billion BoP, current US$ in 2024, according to Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF).
- What is the highest exports of goods and services recorded in Lao People's Democratic Republic?
- The highest recorded value was 11.12 billion BoP, current US$ in 2024.
- What is the lowest exports of goods and services recorded in Lao People's Democratic Republic?
- The lowest recorded value was 58.90 million BoP, current US$ in 1984.
- How does Lao People's Democratic Republic rank for exports of goods and services?
- Lao People's Democratic Republic ranks 113th out of 200 countries with data for 2024.
- Is exports of goods and services rising or falling in Lao People's Democratic Republic?
- Over the last ten years it is up 175.1%. 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 Exports of goods and services (BoP, current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Exports of goods includes changes in the economic ownership of goods from residents of the compiling economy to non-residents, irrespective of physical movement of goods across national borders. Exports of services includes services provided by residents to non-residents. This indicator is expressed in current prices, meaning no adjustment has been made to account for price changes over time. This indicator is expressed in United States dollars.