Gross capital formation (current US$), per capita in Lao People's Democratic Republic

Lao People's Democratic Republic: Gross capital formation (current US$), per capita was 668.11 current US$ per person in 2016. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2016)
668.11 current US$ per person
Change on year
down 0.2%
World rank
137th
of 187 countries
All-time high
669.32 current US$ per person
in 2015
All-time low
19.86 current US$ per person
in 1988
Years of data
22
1984–2016

Gross capital formation (current US$), per capita in Lao People's Democratic Republic, 1984–2016

02004006001984200020161984: 29.8 current US$ per person1985: 44.6 current US$ per person1986: 32 current US$ per person1987: 28 current US$ per person1988: 19.9 current US$ per person2000: 42.8 current US$ per person2001: 43.4 current US$ per person2002: 91 current US$ per person2003: 98.6 current US$ per person2004: 130 current US$ per person2005: 158.7 current US$ per person2006: 174.2 current US$ per person2007: 225.3 current US$ per person2008: 280.6 current US$ per person2009: 317.3 current US$ per person2010: 309.2 current US$ per person2011: 382.2 current US$ per person2012: 508.2 current US$ per person2013: 555.5 current US$ per person2014: 590.4 current US$ per person2015: 669.3 current US$ per person2016: 668.1 current US$ per person

Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in current US$ per person.

Analysis

In 2016, gross capital formation (current us$), per capita in Lao People's Democratic Republic stood at 668.11 current US$ per person.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 0.2% on the previous year and up 283.5% over ten years.

Over the whole period, gross capital formation (current us$), per capita in Lao People's Democratic Republic peaked at 669.32 current US$ per person in 2015 and was at its lowest, 19.86 current US$ per person, in 1988.

That places Lao People's Democratic Republic 137th out of 187 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.

Gross capital formation (current US$), per capita in Lao People's Democratic Republic, year by year

Annual values for Gross capital formation (current US$), per capita in Lao People's Democratic Republic, 1984 to 2016.
Year current US$ per person Change
1984 29.84 current US$ per person
1985 44.56 current US$ per person +49.3%
1986 32.02 current US$ per person -28.2%
1987 27.99 current US$ per person -12.6%
1988 19.86 current US$ per person -29.1%
2000 42.76 current US$ per person +115.4%
2001 43.38 current US$ per person +1.4%
2002 91 current US$ per person +109.8%
2003 98.62 current US$ per person +8.4%
2004 129.97 current US$ per person +31.8%
2005 158.73 current US$ per person +22.1%
2006 174.22 current US$ per person +9.8%
2007 225.32 current US$ per person +29.3%
2008 280.62 current US$ per person +24.5%
2009 317.34 current US$ per person +13.1%
2010 309.2 current US$ per person -2.6%
2011 382.16 current US$ per person +23.6%
2012 508.23 current US$ per person +33.0%
2013 555.49 current US$ per person +9.3%
2014 590.38 current US$ per person +6.3%
2015 669.32 current US$ per person +13.4%
2016 668.11 current US$ per person -0.2%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1980s 30.85 current US$ per person 19.86 current US$ per person 44.56 current US$ per person 5
2000s 156.2 current US$ per person 42.76 current US$ per person 317.34 current US$ per person 10
2010s 526.13 current US$ per person 309.2 current US$ per person 669.32 current US$ per person 7

Countries ranked near Lao People's Democratic Republic

  1. 134 Congo 738.97 current US$ per person compare
  2. 135 Tunisia 709.28 current US$ per person compare
  3. 136 Guinea 694.56 current US$ per person compare
  4. 138 Benin 594.1 current US$ per person compare
  5. 139 Côte d'Ivoire 588.73 current US$ per person compare
  6. 140 Eswatini 585.34 current US$ per person

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Frequently asked questions

What is gross capital formation (current us$), per capita in Lao People's Democratic Republic?
Gross capital formation (current us$), per capita in Lao People's Democratic Republic was 668.11 current US$ per person in 2016, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest gross capital formation (current us$), per capita recorded in Lao People's Democratic Republic?
The highest recorded value was 669.32 current US$ per person in 2015.
What is the lowest gross capital formation (current us$), per capita recorded in Lao People's Democratic Republic?
The lowest recorded value was 19.86 current US$ per person in 1988.
How does Lao People's Democratic Republic rank for gross capital formation (current us$), per capita?
Lao People's Democratic Republic ranks 137th out of 187 countries with data for 2016.
Is gross capital formation (current us$), per capita rising or falling in Lao People's Democratic Republic?
Over the last ten years it is up 283.5%. 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 Gross capital formation (current US$), per capita. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Gross capital formation (current US$) divided by Population, total, matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.

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Indicator
Gross capital formation (current US$), per capita
Unit
current US$ per person
Source
Statizoid (derived)
Licence
Derived by Statizoid from the sources named on the page
Coverage
230 places, 10,947 data points, 1960–2025
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Gross capital formation (current US$) divided by Population, total, matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.