GDP (constant 2015 US$), per square kilometre in Lao People's Democratic Republic
Lao People's Democratic Republic: GDP (constant 2015 US$), per square kilometre was 87,971 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre in 2023. ◆ Volatile
GDP (constant 2015 US$), per square kilometre in Lao People's Democratic Republic, 1984–2023
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre.
Analysis
Lao People's Democratic Republic recorded 87,971 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre for gdp (constant 2015 us$), per square kilometre in 2023. That is the highest value across all 40 years on record.
That represents a change of up 3.7% on the previous year and up 62.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gdp (constant 2015 us$), per square kilometre in Lao People's Democratic Republic peaked at 87,971 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre in 2023 and was at its lowest, 9,140 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre, in 1984.
Lao People's Democratic Republic ranks 169th of 208 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
GDP (constant 2015 US$), per square kilometre in Lao People's Democratic Republic, year by year
| Year | constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1984 | 9,140 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | — |
| 1985 | 9,603 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +5.1% |
| 1986 | 10,072 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +4.9% |
| 1987 | 9,929 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | -1.4% |
| 1988 | 9,729 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | -2.0% |
| 1989 | 11,110 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +14.2% |
| 1990 | 11,855 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +6.7% |
| 1991 | 12,364 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +4.3% |
| 1992 | 13,051 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +5.6% |
| 1993 | 13,823 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +5.9% |
| 1994 | 14,951 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +8.2% |
| 1995 | 16,002 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +7.0% |
| 1996 | 17,111 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +6.9% |
| 1997 | 18,287 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +6.9% |
| 1998 | 19,012 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +4.0% |
| 1999 | 20,401 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +7.3% |
| 2000 | 21,584 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +5.8% |
| 2001 | 22,826 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +5.8% |
| 2002 | 24,177 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +5.9% |
| 2003 | 25,644 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +6.1% |
| 2004 | 27,274 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +6.4% |
| 2005 | 29,212 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +7.1% |
| 2006 | 31,730 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +8.6% |
| 2007 | 34,141 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +7.6% |
| 2008 | 36,812 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +7.8% |
| 2009 | 39,574 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +7.5% |
| 2010 | 42,948 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +8.5% |
| 2011 | 46,401 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +8.0% |
| 2012 | 50,125 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +8.0% |
| 2013 | 54,148 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +8.0% |
| 2014 | 58,270 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +7.6% |
| 2015 | 62,506 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +7.3% |
| 2016 | 66,896 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +7.0% |
| 2017 | 71,506 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +6.9% |
| 2018 | 75,974 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +6.2% |
| 2019 | 80,120 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +5.5% |
| 2020 | 80,524 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +0.5% |
| 2021 | 82,560 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +2.5% |
| 2022 | 84,795 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +2.7% |
| 2023 | 87,971 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | +3.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 9,930 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 9,140 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 11,110 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 6 |
| 1990s | 15,686 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 11,855 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 20,401 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2000s | 29,297 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 21,584 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 39,574 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2010s | 60,889 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 42,948 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 80,120 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2020s | 83,962 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 80,524 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 87,971 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre | 4 |
Countries ranked near Lao People's Democratic Republic
- 166 Guyana 90,414 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre compare
- 167 Algeria 90,331 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre compare
- 168 Cameroon 88,122 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre compare
- 170 Syrian Arab Republic 87,699 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre compare
- 171 Kazakhstan 86,250 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre compare
- 172 Vanuatu 83,541 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre 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)
- GDP (constant 2015 US$), annual growth rate 4.54 % change on previous year (2025)
- GDP (constant 2015 US$), per unit of GDP 1.21 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- GDP (constant 2015 US$), per capita 2,807 constant 2015 US$ per person (2025)
- GDP (constant LCU), annual growth rate 4.54 % change on previous year (2025)
- GDP (constant LCU), per unit of GDP 8,518 constant LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
- GDP (constant LCU), per capita 19.80 million constant LCU per person (2025)
- Gross domestic savings (current US$), annual growth rate 64.16 % change on previous year (2016)
- Gross domestic savings (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.2033 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2016)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gdp (constant 2015 us$), per square kilometre in Lao People's Democratic Republic?
- Gdp (constant 2015 us$), per square kilometre in Lao People's Democratic Republic was 87,971 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest gdp (constant 2015 us$), per square kilometre recorded in Lao People's Democratic Republic?
- The highest recorded value was 87,971 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre in 2023.
- What is the lowest gdp (constant 2015 us$), per square kilometre recorded in Lao People's Democratic Republic?
- The lowest recorded value was 9,140 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre in 1984.
- How does Lao People's Democratic Republic rank for gdp (constant 2015 us$), per square kilometre?
- Lao People's Democratic Republic ranks 169th out of 208 countries with data for 2023.
- Is gdp (constant 2015 us$), per square kilometre rising or falling in Lao People's Democratic Republic?
- Over the last ten years it is up 62.5%. 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 GDP (constant 2015 US$), per square kilometre. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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GDP (constant 2015 US$) divided by Land area (sq. km), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.
GDP (constant 2015 US$) ÷ Land area (sq. km)
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GDP (constant 2015 US$) divided by Land area (sq. km), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.