Final consumption expenditure (current LCU), annual growth rate in Lao People's Democratic Republic

Lao People's Democratic Republic: Final consumption expenditure (current LCU), annual growth rate was 1.74 % change on previous year in 2016. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2016)
1.74 % change on previous year
Change on year
down 78.3%
World rank
178th
of 187 countries
All-time high
75.46 % change on previous year
in 1985
All-time low
-5.92 % change on previous year
in 2002
Years of data
20
1985–2016

Final consumption expenditure (current LCU), annual growth rate in Lao People's Democratic Republic, 1985–2016

0204060801985200020161985: 75.5 % change on previous year1986: 56 % change on previous year1987: 13.5 % change on previous year1988: 32.2 % change on previous year2001: 18.2 % change on previous year2002: -5.9 % change on previous year2003: 27.9 % change on previous year2004: 15.9 % change on previous year2005: 9.9 % change on previous year2006: 14 % change on previous year2007: 21.9 % change on previous year2008: 23.6 % change on previous year2009: 3.1 % change on previous year2010: 23.7 % change on previous year2011: 6.8 % change on previous year2012: 35 % change on previous year2013: 16.6 % change on previous year2014: 9.5 % change on previous year2015: 8 % change on previous year2016: 1.7 % change on previous year

Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.

Analysis

The most recent figure for final consumption expenditure (current lcu), annual growth rate in Lao People's Democratic Republic is 1.74 % change on previous year, measured in 2016.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 78.3% on the previous year and down 87.6% over ten years.

Over the whole period, final consumption expenditure (current lcu), annual growth rate in Lao People's Democratic Republic peaked at 75.46 % change on previous year in 1985 and was at its lowest, -5.92 % change on previous year, in 2002.

That places Lao People's Democratic Republic 178th out of 187 countries with data for 2016, putting it in the bottom quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Final consumption expenditure (current LCU), annual growth rate in Lao People's Democratic Republic, year by year

Annual values for Final consumption expenditure (current LCU), annual growth rate in Lao People's Democratic Republic, 1985 to 2016.
Year % change on previous year Change
1985 75.46 % change on previous year
1986 56.04 % change on previous year -25.7%
1987 13.48 % change on previous year -76.0%
1988 32.19 % change on previous year +138.9%
2001 18.2 % change on previous year -43.4%
2002 -5.92 % change on previous year -132.5%
2003 27.92 % change on previous year -571.5%
2004 15.95 % change on previous year -42.9%
2005 9.9 % change on previous year -37.9%
2006 13.98 % change on previous year +41.3%
2007 21.86 % change on previous year +56.3%
2008 23.55 % change on previous year +7.8%
2009 3.06 % change on previous year -87.0%
2010 23.75 % change on previous year +675.0%
2011 6.76 % change on previous year -71.5%
2012 35.02 % change on previous year +417.9%
2013 16.63 % change on previous year -52.5%
2014 9.49 % change on previous year -43.0%
2015 8.02 % change on previous year -15.4%
2016 1.74 % change on previous year -78.3%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1980s 44.29 % change on previous year 13.48 % change on previous year 75.46 % change on previous year 4
2000s 14.28 % change on previous year -5.92 % change on previous year 27.92 % change on previous year 9
2010s 14.49 % change on previous year 1.74 % change on previous year 35.02 % change on previous year 7

Countries ranked near Lao People's Democratic Republic

  1. 175 Switzerland 2.16 % change on previous year compare
  2. 176 Niger 2.13 % change on previous year compare
  3. 177 Macau, China 2.02 % change on previous year compare
  4. 179 France 1.58 % change on previous year compare
  5. 180 Finland 1.12 % change on previous year compare
  6. 181 Equatorial Guinea 0.2166 % change on previous year compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is final consumption expenditure (current lcu), annual growth rate in Lao People's Democratic Republic?
Final consumption expenditure (current lcu), annual growth rate in Lao People's Democratic Republic was 1.74 % change on previous year in 2016, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest final consumption expenditure (current lcu), annual growth rate recorded in Lao People's Democratic Republic?
The highest recorded value was 75.46 % change on previous year in 1985.
What is the lowest final consumption expenditure (current lcu), annual growth rate recorded in Lao People's Democratic Republic?
The lowest recorded value was -5.92 % change on previous year in 2002.
How does Lao People's Democratic Republic rank for final consumption expenditure (current lcu), annual growth rate?
Lao People's Democratic Republic ranks 178th out of 187 countries with data for 2016.
Is final consumption expenditure (current lcu), annual growth rate rising or falling in Lao People's Democratic Republic?
Over the last ten years it is down 87.6%. 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 Statizoid (derived), published as part of Final consumption expenditure (current LCU), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Final consumption expenditure (current LCU), annual growth rate
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% change on previous year
Source
Statizoid (derived)
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Coverage
187 places, 8,523 data points, 1961–2025
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The year-on-year percentage change in Final consumption expenditure (current LCU). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.