Gross capital formation in Laos
Laos: Gross capital formation was 4.62 billion current US$ in 2016. ◆ Volatile
Gross capital formation in Laos, 1984–2016
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks. Measured in current US$.
Analysis
In 2016, gross capital formation in Laos stood at 4.62 billion current US$. That is the highest value across all 22 years on record.
The figure is up 1.4% on the previous year and up 344.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross capital formation in Laos peaked at 4.62 billion current US$ in 2016 and was at its lowest, 80.86 million current US$, in 1988.
Laos ranks 131st of 185 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 118.01 million current US$ | 80.86 million current US$ | 166.67 million current US$ | 5 |
| 2000s | 933.71 million current US$ | 232.25 million current US$ | 1.98 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 3.50 billion current US$ | 1.96 billion current US$ | 4.62 billion current US$ | 7 |
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More economy & growth data for Laos
- External balance on goods and services as a percent of GDP -8.7% (2016)
- Inflation of consumer prices 7.7% (2025)
- GDP per capita 2,807 constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) 9.1% (2025)
- Gross domestic product (GDP) 22.10 billion constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- GDP per capita in international and market dollars 2,807 constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- DEC alternative conversion factor 20,444 LCU per US$ (2025)
- Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) 12.36 trillion current LCU (2025)
- Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) 604.50 million current US$ (2025)
- Taxes less subsidies on products 39.84 trillion current LCU (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross capital formation in Laos?
- Gross capital formation in Laos was 4.62 billion current US$ in 2016, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks.
- What is the highest gross capital formation recorded in Laos?
- The highest recorded value was 4.62 billion current US$ in 2016.
- What is the lowest gross capital formation recorded in Laos?
- The lowest recorded value was 80.86 million current US$ in 1988.
- How does Laos rank for gross capital formation?
- Laos ranks 131st out of 185 countries with data for 2016.
- Is gross capital formation rising or falling in Laos?
- Over the last ten years it is up 344.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Laos data come from?
- The figures come from Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks, published as part of Gross capital formation (current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Gross capital formation includes acquisitions less disposals of produced assets for purposes of fixed capital formation, inventories or valuables. This indicator is expressed in current prices, meaning no adjustment has been made to account for price changes over time. This indicator is expressed in United States dollars.