Exports of goods and services in Lao People's Democratic Republic
Lao People's Democratic Republic: Exports of goods and services was 5.28 billion current US$ in 2016. ◆ Volatile
Exports of goods and services in Lao People's Democratic Republic, 1984–2016
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs). Measured in current US$.
Analysis
In 2016, exports of goods and services in Lao People's Democratic Republic stood at 5.28 billion current US$.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 7.9% on the previous year and up 300.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, exports of goods and services in Lao People's Democratic Republic peaked at 5.41 billion current US$ in 2014 and was at its lowest, 48.57 million current US$, in 1984.
That places Lao People's Democratic Republic 133rd out of 192 countries with data for 2016, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Exports of goods and services in Lao People's Democratic Republic, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1984 | 48.57 million current US$ | — |
| 1985 | 95.56 million current US$ | +96.7% |
| 1986 | 64.21 million current US$ | -32.8% |
| 1987 | 66.24 million current US$ | +3.2% |
| 1988 | 81.63 million current US$ | +23.2% |
| 1989 | 86.62 million current US$ | +6.1% |
| 1990 | 98.06 million current US$ | +13.2% |
| 1991 | 133.18 million current US$ | +35.8% |
| 1992 | 192.02 million current US$ | +44.2% |
| 1993 | 284.96 million current US$ | +48.4% |
| 1994 | 385.70 million current US$ | +35.4% |
| 1995 | 409.50 million current US$ | +6.2% |
| 1996 | 425.30 million current US$ | +3.9% |
| 1997 | 417.40 million current US$ | -1.9% |
| 1998 | 466.70 million current US$ | +11.8% |
| 1999 | 521.79 million current US$ | +11.8% |
| 2000 | 530.82 million current US$ | +1.7% |
| 2001 | 492.97 million current US$ | -7.1% |
| 2002 | 505.52 million current US$ | +2.5% |
| 2003 | 475.49 million current US$ | -5.9% |
| 2004 | 589.52 million current US$ | +24.0% |
| 2005 | 792.32 million current US$ | +34.4% |
| 2006 | 1.32 billion current US$ | +66.4% |
| 2007 | 1.42 billion current US$ | +7.7% |
| 2008 | 1.81 billion current US$ | +27.2% |
| 2009 | 1.76 billion current US$ | -2.8% |
| 2010 | 2.52 billion current US$ | +43.7% |
| 2011 | 3.53 billion current US$ | +39.9% |
| 2012 | 3.86 billion current US$ | +9.4% |
| 2013 | 4.57 billion current US$ | +18.5% |
| 2014 | 5.41 billion current US$ | +18.3% |
| 2015 | 4.90 billion current US$ | -9.5% |
| 2016 | 5.28 billion current US$ | +7.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 73.80 million current US$ | 48.57 million current US$ | 95.56 million current US$ | 6 |
| 1990s | 333.46 million current US$ | 98.06 million current US$ | 521.79 million current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 968.59 million current US$ | 475.49 million current US$ | 1.81 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 4.30 billion current US$ | 2.52 billion current US$ | 5.41 billion current US$ | 7 |
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- 130 Equatorial Guinea 5.97 billion current US$ compare
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- 132 Kosovo 5.47 billion current US$ compare
- 134 Djibouti 5.11 billion current US$
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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)
- Services, value added (current US$), annual growth rate 10.99 % change on previous year (2025)
- Services, value added (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.4357 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Services, value added (current US$), per capita 1,013 current US$ per person (2025)
- Services, value added (current LCU), annual growth rate 12.51 % change on previous year (2025)
- Services, value added (current LCU), per unit of GDP 8,907 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Services, value added (current LCU), per capita 20.71 million current LCU per person (2025)
- Services, value added (constant 2015 US$), annual growth rate 4.62 % change on previous year (2025)
- Services, value added (constant 2015 US$), per unit of GDP 0.4872 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP (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 5.28 billion current US$ in 2016, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs).
- What is the highest exports of goods and services recorded in Lao People's Democratic Republic?
- The highest recorded value was 5.41 billion current US$ in 2014.
- What is the lowest exports of goods and services recorded in Lao People's Democratic Republic?
- The lowest recorded value was 48.57 million current US$ in 1984.
- How does Lao People's Democratic Republic rank for exports of goods and services?
- Lao People's Democratic Republic ranks 133rd out of 192 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 300.9%. 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 Offices (NSOs), published as part of Exports of goods and services (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.