Exports of goods and services in Lao People's Democratic Republic
Lao People's Democratic Republic: Exports of goods and services was 42.93 trillion current LCU in 2016. ◆ Volatile
Exports of goods and services in Lao People's Democratic Republic, 1984–2016
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks. Measured in current LCU.
Analysis
The most recent figure for exports of goods and services in Lao People's Democratic Republic is 42.93 trillion current LCU, measured in 2016.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 7.8% on the previous year and up 220.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, exports of goods and services in Lao People's Democratic Republic peaked at 43.52 trillion current LCU in 2014 and was at its lowest, 1.70 billion current LCU, in 1984.
Lao People's Democratic Republic ranks 23rd of 193 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
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 | current LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1984 | 1.70 billion current LCU | — |
| 1985 | 4.30 billion current LCU | +152.9% |
| 1986 | 6.10 billion current LCU | +41.9% |
| 1987 | 11.60 billion current LCU | +90.2% |
| 1988 | 32.00 billion current LCU | +175.9% |
| 1989 | 50.50 billion current LCU | +57.8% |
| 1990 | 69.40 billion current LCU | +37.4% |
| 1991 | 93.50 billion current LCU | +34.7% |
| 1992 | 137.50 billion current LCU | +47.1% |
| 1993 | 204.10 billion current LCU | +48.4% |
| 1994 | 276.81 billion current LCU | +35.6% |
| 1995 | 329.52 billion current LCU | +19.0% |
| 1996 | 391.71 billion current LCU | +18.9% |
| 1997 | 525.92 billion current LCU | +34.3% |
| 1998 | 1.54 trillion current LCU | +192.7% |
| 1999 | 3.71 trillion current LCU | +140.7% |
| 2000 | 4.18 trillion current LCU | +12.8% |
| 2001 | 4.38 trillion current LCU | +4.7% |
| 2002 | 5.08 trillion current LCU | +16.2% |
| 2003 | 5.00 trillion current LCU | -1.6% |
| 2004 | 6.24 trillion current LCU | +24.8% |
| 2005 | 8.44 trillion current LCU | +35.3% |
| 2006 | 13.39 trillion current LCU | +58.5% |
| 2007 | 13.63 trillion current LCU | +1.8% |
| 2008 | 15.78 trillion current LCU | +15.8% |
| 2009 | 14.94 trillion current LCU | -5.3% |
| 2010 | 20.83 trillion current LCU | +39.4% |
| 2011 | 28.34 trillion current LCU | +36.1% |
| 2012 | 30.91 trillion current LCU | +9.1% |
| 2013 | 35.83 trillion current LCU | +15.9% |
| 2014 | 43.52 trillion current LCU | +21.5% |
| 2015 | 39.81 trillion current LCU | -8.5% |
| 2016 | 42.93 trillion current LCU | +7.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 17.70 billion current LCU | 1.70 billion current LCU | 50.50 billion current LCU | 6 |
| 1990s | 727.35 billion current LCU | 69.40 billion current LCU | 3.71 trillion current LCU | 10 |
| 2000s | 9.11 trillion current LCU | 4.18 trillion current LCU | 15.78 trillion current LCU | 10 |
| 2010s | 34.60 trillion current LCU | 20.83 trillion current LCU | 43.52 trillion current LCU | 7 |
Countries ranked near Lao People's Democratic Republic
- 20 Uganda 48.86 trillion current LCU compare
- 21 Tanzania, United Republic of 43.49 trillion current LCU compare
- 22 Kazakhstan 43.18 trillion current LCU compare
- 24 Russian Federation 39.00 trillion current LCU compare
- 25 Angola 29.70 trillion current LCU compare
- 26 China 29.54 trillion current LCU 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 42.93 trillion current LCU in 2016, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks.
- What is the highest exports of goods and services recorded in Lao People's Democratic Republic?
- The highest recorded value was 43.52 trillion current LCU in 2014.
- What is the lowest exports of goods and services recorded in Lao People's Democratic Republic?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.70 billion current LCU in 1984.
- How does Lao People's Democratic Republic rank for exports of goods and services?
- Lao People's Democratic Republic ranks 23rd out of 193 countries with data for 2016.
- Is exports of goods and services rising or falling in Lao People's Democratic Republic?
- Over the last ten years it is up 220.7%. 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 Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks, published as part of Exports of goods and services (current LCU). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
Download this data
CSV · JSON — 33 observations, free to reuse under CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data).
About this data
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 series is expressed in local currency units.