Gross domestic savings (current US$), annual growth rate (US annual) in Laos
Laos: Gross domestic savings (current US$), annual growth rate (US annual) was 64.16 % change on previous year in 2016. ◆ Volatile
Gross domestic savings (current US$), annual growth rate in Laos, 1985–2016
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 2016, gross domestic savings (current us$), annual growth rate in Laos stood at 64.16 % change on previous year.
That represents a change of up 203.1% on the previous year and up 21.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross domestic savings (current us$), annual growth rate in Laos peaked at 465.6 % change on previous year in 2002 and was at its lowest, -216.35 % change on previous year, in 1988.
Laos ranks 6th of 185 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Gross domestic savings (current US$), annual growth rate (US annual) in Laos, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1985 | -31.94 % change on previous year | — |
| 1986 | 62.41 % change on previous year | -295.4% |
| 1987 | -51.4 % change on previous year | -182.4% |
| 1988 | -216.35 % change on previous year | +320.9% |
| 2001 | -41.32 % change on previous year | -80.9% |
| 2002 | 465.6 % change on previous year | -1226.9% |
| 2003 | -15.29 % change on previous year | -103.3% |
| 2004 | 27.65 % change on previous year | -280.9% |
| 2005 | 50.61 % change on previous year | +83.0% |
| 2006 | 52.73 % change on previous year | +4.2% |
| 2007 | 1.76 % change on previous year | -96.7% |
| 2008 | 2.4 % change on previous year | +36.6% |
| 2009 | 14.01 % change on previous year | +483.6% |
| 2010 | -3.87 % change on previous year | -127.6% |
| 2011 | 105.53 % change on previous year | -2828.1% |
| 2012 | -48.16 % change on previous year | -145.6% |
| 2013 | 2.88 % change on previous year | -106.0% |
| 2014 | 54.02 % change on previous year | +1775.5% |
| 2015 | 21.16 % change on previous year | -60.8% |
| 2016 | 64.16 % change on previous year | +203.1% |
Laos compared with similar countries
- Laos's 64.16 % change on previous year is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 2.33 % change on previous year, 27.5× the median. (45 countries reporting)
- Laos's 64.16 % change on previous year is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 4.56 % change on previous year, 14.1× the median. (29 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Gross domestic savings (current US$), annual growth rate (US annual) in Laos changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | +2828.1% | -3.87 % change on previous year | 105.53 % change on previous year |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | -59.32 % change on previous year | -216.35 % change on previous year | 62.41 % change on previous year | 4 |
| 2000s | 62.02 % change on previous year | -41.32 % change on previous year | 465.6 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 2010s | 27.96 % change on previous year | -48.16 % change on previous year | 105.53 % change on previous year | 7 |
Countries ranked near Laos
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- SDRs holdings, US dollar, annual growth rate 60.62 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0083 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per capita 19.21 units per person (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, annual growth rate 52.95 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.006 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is gross domestic savings (current us$), annual growth rate in Laos?
- Gross domestic savings (current us$), annual growth rate in Laos was 64.16 % change on previous year in 2016, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest gross domestic savings (current us$), annual growth rate recorded in Laos?
- The highest recorded value was 465.6 % change on previous year in 2002.
- What is the lowest gross domestic savings (current us$), annual growth rate recorded in Laos?
- The lowest recorded value was -216.35 % change on previous year in 1988.
- How does Laos rank for gross domestic savings (current us$), annual growth rate?
- Laos ranks 6th out of 185 countries with data for 2016.
- Is gross domestic savings (current us$), annual growth rate rising or falling in Laos?
- Over the last ten years it is up 21.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Laos data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Gross domestic savings (current US$), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Gross domestic savings (current US$). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Gross domestic savings Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks
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The year-on-year percentage change in Gross domestic savings (current US$). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.