Exports of goods and services (current LCU) in Laos
Laos: Exports of goods and services (current LCU) was 42.93 trillion current LCU in 2016. ◆ Volatile
Exports of goods and services in Laos, 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 Laos 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 Laos peaked at 43.52 trillion current LCU in 2014 and was at its lowest, 1.70 billion current LCU, in 1984.
Laos 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 (current LCU) in Laos, 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% |
Laos compared with similar countries
- Laos's 42.93 trillion current LCU is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 529.90 billion current LCU, 81.0× the median. (45 countries reporting)
- Laos's 42.93 trillion current LCU is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 108.51 billion current LCU, 395.6× the median. (34 countries reporting)
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 Laos
More economy & growth data for Laos
- 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)
- IMF holdings of currency, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0069 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is exports of goods and services in Laos?
- Exports of goods and services in Laos 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 Laos?
- The highest recorded value was 43.52 trillion current LCU in 2014.
- What is the lowest exports of goods and services recorded in Laos?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.70 billion current LCU in 1984.
- How does Laos rank for exports of goods and services?
- Laos ranks 23rd out of 193 countries with data for 2016.
- Is exports of goods and services rising or falling in Laos?
- Over the last ten years it is up 220.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Laos 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.
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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.