General government final consumption expenditure (constant 2015 US$) in Lao People's Democratic Republic

Lao People's Democratic Republic: General government final consumption expenditure (constant 2015 US$) was 9,410 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre in 2016. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2016)
9,410 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre
Change on year
down 0.3%
World rank
142nd
of 166 countries
All-time high
9,443 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre
in 2015
All-time low
1,087 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre
in 2000
Years of data
17
2000–2016

General government final consumption expenditure (constant 2015 US$) in Lao People's Democratic Republic, 2000–2016

2.0k4.0k6.0k8.0k10.0k2000200820162000: 1.1k constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre2001: 1.2k constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre2002: 1.8k constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre2003: 1.7k constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre2004: 1.9k constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre2005: 2.2k constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre2006: 2.4k constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre2007: 2.6k constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre2008: 2.8k constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre2009: 5.2k constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre2010: 5.1k constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre2011: 5.7k constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre2012: 6.8k constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre2013: 9.3k constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre2014: 9.0k constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre2015: 9.4k constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre2016: 9.4k constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre

Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre.

Analysis

The most recent figure for general government final consumption expenditure (constant 2015 us$) in Lao People's Democratic Republic is 9,410 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre, measured in 2016.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 0.3% on the previous year and up 286.6% over ten years.

Over the whole period, general government final consumption expenditure (constant 2015 us$) in Lao People's Democratic Republic peaked at 9,443 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre in 2015 and was at its lowest, 1,087 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre, in 2000.

That places Lao People's Democratic Republic 142nd out of 166 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.

General government final consumption expenditure (constant 2015 US$) in Lao People's Democratic Republic, year by year

Annual values for General government final consumption expenditure (constant 2015 US$), per square kilometre in Lao People's Democratic Republic, 2000 to 2016.
Year constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre Change
2000 1,087 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre
2001 1,243 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre +14.4%
2002 1,843 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre +48.2%
2003 1,688 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre -8.4%
2004 1,890 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre +12.0%
2005 2,210 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre +16.9%
2006 2,434 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre +10.1%
2007 2,647 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre +8.8%
2008 2,804 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre +5.9%
2009 5,197 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre +85.4%
2010 5,058 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre -2.7%
2011 5,707 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre +12.8%
2012 6,771 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre +18.6%
2013 9,279 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre +37.0%
2014 8,991 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre -3.1%
2015 9,443 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre +5.0%
2016 9,410 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre -0.3%

Lao People's Democratic Republic compared with similar countries

  • Lao People's Democratic Republic's 9,410 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 21,895 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre, 43% of the median. (42 countries reporting)
  • Lao People's Democratic Republic's 9,410 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 161,582 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre, 6% of the median. (24 countries reporting)

Biggest year-on-year movements

Years where General government final consumption expenditure (constant 2015 US$) in Lao People's Democratic Republic changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.

YearChange FromTo
2009 +85.4% 2,804 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre 5,197 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 2,304 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre 1,087 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre 5,197 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre 10
2010s 7,808 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre 5,058 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre 9,443 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre 7

Countries ranked near Lao People's Democratic Republic

  1. 139 Cameroon 10,024 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre compare
  2. 140 Botswana 10,023 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre compare
  3. 141 Guinea-Bissau 9,591 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre compare
  4. 143 Syrian Arab Republic 8,537 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre compare
  5. 144 Guinea 8,449 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre compare
  6. 145 Tanzania, United Republic of 8,125 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is general government final consumption expenditure (constant 2015 us$) in Lao People's Democratic Republic?
General government final consumption expenditure (constant 2015 us$) in Lao People's Democratic Republic was 9,410 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre in 2016, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest general government final consumption expenditure (constant 2015 us$) recorded in Lao People's Democratic Republic?
The highest recorded value was 9,443 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre in 2015.
What is the lowest general government final consumption expenditure (constant 2015 us$) recorded in Lao People's Democratic Republic?
The lowest recorded value was 1,087 constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre in 2000.
How does Lao People's Democratic Republic rank for general government final consumption expenditure (constant 2015 us$)?
Lao People's Democratic Republic ranks 142nd out of 166 countries with data for 2016.
Is general government final consumption expenditure (constant 2015 us$) rising or falling in Lao People's Democratic Republic?
Over the last ten years it is up 286.6%. 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 General government final consumption expenditure (constant 2015 US$), per square kilometre. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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General government final consumption expenditure (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.

General government final consumption expenditure (constant 2015 US$) ÷ Land area (sq. km)

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Indicator
General government final consumption expenditure (constant 2015 US$), per square kilometre
Unit
constant 2015 US$ per square kilometre
Source
Statizoid (derived)
Licence
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Coverage
199 places, 8,054 data points, 1961–2023
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General government final consumption expenditure (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.