Gross fixed capital formation in Laos
Laos: Gross fixed capital formation was 7.0% in 2016. ◆ Volatile
Gross fixed capital formation in Laos, 2001–2016
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs). Measured in annual % growth.
Analysis
The most recent figure for gross fixed capital formation in Laos is 7.0%, measured in 2016.
The figure is down 25.4% on the previous year and down 74.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross fixed capital formation in Laos peaked at 35.5% in 2007 and was at its lowest, -12.8%, in 2010.
Laos ranks 61st of 166 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 fixed capital formation in Laos, year by year
| Year | annual % growth | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 7.3% | — |
| 2002 | 31.8% | +337.7% |
| 2003 | 1.3% | -95.8% |
| 2004 | 23.8% | +1671.1% |
| 2005 | 11.9% | -50.1% |
| 2006 | 27.4% | +130.8% |
| 2007 | 35.5% | +29.8% |
| 2008 | 1.6% | -95.4% |
| 2009 | 1.3% | -18.8% |
| 2010 | -12.8% | -1068.3% |
| 2011 | 17.5% | -236.4% |
| 2012 | 29.0% | +65.4% |
| 2013 | 0.2% | -99.3% |
| 2014 | 11.0% | +5006.1% |
| 2015 | 9.4% | -14.5% |
| 2016 | 7.0% | -25.4% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 15.8% | 1.3% | 35.5% | 9 |
| 2010s | 8.7% | -12.8% | 29.0% | 7 |
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More economy & growth data for Laos
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 3.39 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 4.6 Percent per annum (2029)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current LCU), annual growth 12.43 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current LCU), per unit of GDP 18,267 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current LCU), per capita 42.47 million current LCU per person (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (constant 2015 US$), annual 4.54 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (constant 2015 US$), per unit 1.08 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (constant 2015 US$), per 2,510 constant 2015 US$ per person (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (constant LCU), annual growth 4.54 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (constant LCU), per unit of 7,658 constant LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross fixed capital formation in Laos?
- Gross fixed capital formation in Laos was 7.0% in 2016, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs).
- What is the highest gross fixed capital formation recorded in Laos?
- The highest recorded value was 35.5% in 2007.
- What is the lowest gross fixed capital formation recorded in Laos?
- The lowest recorded value was -12.8% in 2010.
- How does Laos rank for gross fixed capital formation?
- Laos ranks 61st out of 166 countries with data for 2016.
- Is gross fixed capital formation rising or falling in Laos?
- Over the last ten years it is down 74.4%. 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 Offices (NSOs), published as part of Gross fixed capital formation (annual % growth). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Gross fixed capital formation includes acquisitions less disposals of fixed assets during the accounting period, including certain specified expenditures on services that add to the value of non-produced assets. This indicator denotes the percentage change over each previous year of the constant price (base year 2015) series in United States dollars.