Gross capital formation (current LCU), annual growth rate in Lao People's Democratic Republic

Lao People's Democratic Republic: Gross capital formation (current LCU), annual growth rate was 1.35 % change on previous year in 2016. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2016)
1.35 % change on previous year
Change on year
down 91.7%
World rank
139th
of 186 countries
All-time high
141.46 % change on previous year
in 2002
All-time low
-4.11 % change on previous year
in 2010
Years of data
20
1985–2016

Gross capital formation (current LCU), annual growth rate in Lao People's Democratic Republic, 1985–2016

0501001501985200020161985: 97.4 % change on previous year1986: 56 % change on previous year1987: 65.8 % change on previous year1988: 63.4 % change on previous year2001: 16.2 % change on previous year2002: 141.5 % change on previous year2003: 15.1 % change on previous year2004: 34.6 % change on previous year2005: 24.8 % change on previous year2006: 6.3 % change on previous year2007: 24.2 % change on previous year2008: 15.1 % change on previous year2009: 11.8 % change on previous year2010: -4.1 % change on previous year2011: 22 % change on previous year2012: 34.5 % change on previous year2013: 8.4 % change on previous year2014: 10.6 % change on previous year2015: 16.3 % change on previous year2016: 1.4 % change on previous year

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

Analysis

In 2016, gross capital formation (current lcu), annual growth rate in Lao People's Democratic Republic stood at 1.35 % change on previous year.

That represents a change of down 91.7% on the previous year and down 78.4% over ten years.

Over the whole period, gross capital formation (current lcu), annual growth rate in Lao People's Democratic Republic peaked at 141.46 % change on previous year in 2002 and was at its lowest, -4.11 % change on previous year, in 2010.

Lao People's Democratic Republic ranks 139th of 186 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

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

Gross capital formation (current LCU), annual growth rate in Lao People's Democratic Republic, year by year

Annual values for Gross capital formation (current LCU), annual growth rate in Lao People's Democratic Republic, 1985 to 2016.
Year % change on previous year Change
1985 97.37 % change on previous year
1986 56 % change on previous year -42.5%
1987 65.81 % change on previous year +17.5%
1988 63.4 % change on previous year -3.7%
2001 16.23 % change on previous year -74.4%
2002 141.46 % change on previous year +771.8%
2003 15.08 % change on previous year -89.3%
2004 34.61 % change on previous year +129.6%
2005 24.8 % change on previous year -28.3%
2006 6.26 % change on previous year -74.8%
2007 24.22 % change on previous year +286.9%
2008 15.09 % change on previous year -37.7%
2009 11.78 % change on previous year -21.9%
2010 -4.11 % change on previous year -134.8%
2011 21.98 % change on previous year -635.4%
2012 34.52 % change on previous year +57.1%
2013 8.45 % change on previous year -75.5%
2014 10.63 % change on previous year +25.9%
2015 16.26 % change on previous year +52.9%
2016 1.35 % change on previous year -91.7%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1980s 70.65 % change on previous year 56 % change on previous year 97.37 % change on previous year 4
2000s 32.17 % change on previous year 6.26 % change on previous year 141.46 % change on previous year 9
2010s 12.73 % change on previous year -4.11 % change on previous year 34.52 % change on previous year 7

Countries ranked near Lao People's Democratic Republic

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  3. 138 Costa Rica 1.37 % change on previous year compare
  4. 140 Republic of Korea 1.24 % change on previous year compare
  5. 141 Mauritius 1.2 % change on previous year compare
  6. 142 Papua New Guinea 1.08 % change on previous year compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is gross capital formation (current lcu), annual growth rate in Lao People's Democratic Republic?
Gross capital formation (current lcu), annual growth rate in Lao People's Democratic Republic was 1.35 % change on previous year in 2016, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest gross capital formation (current lcu), annual growth rate recorded in Lao People's Democratic Republic?
The highest recorded value was 141.46 % change on previous year in 2002.
What is the lowest gross capital formation (current lcu), annual growth rate recorded in Lao People's Democratic Republic?
The lowest recorded value was -4.11 % change on previous year in 2010.
How does Lao People's Democratic Republic rank for gross capital formation (current lcu), annual growth rate?
Lao People's Democratic Republic ranks 139th out of 186 countries with data for 2016.
Is gross capital formation (current lcu), annual growth rate rising or falling in Lao People's Democratic Republic?
Over the last ten years it is down 78.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Lao People's Democratic Republic data come from?
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Gross capital formation (current LCU), annual growth rate
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% change on previous year
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Statizoid (derived)
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Coverage
186 places, 8,413 data points, 1961–2025
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The year-on-year percentage change in Gross capital formation (current LCU). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.