Gross fixed capital formation (current US$) in Laos
Laos: Gross fixed capital formation (current US$) was 4.62 billion current US$ in 2016. ◆ Volatile
Gross fixed capital formation in Laos, 1984–2016
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs). Measured in current US$.
Analysis
In 2016, gross fixed capital formation in Laos stood at 4.62 billion current US$. That is the highest value across all 22 years on record.
That represents a change of up 1.4% on the previous year and up 344.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross fixed capital formation in Laos peaked at 4.62 billion current US$ in 2016 and was at its lowest, 80.86 million current US$, in 1988.
That places Laos 122nd out of 181 countries with data for 2016, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Gross fixed capital formation (current US$) in Laos, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1984 | 108.57 million current US$ | — |
| 1985 | 166.67 million current US$ | +53.5% |
| 1986 | 123.16 million current US$ | -26.1% |
| 1987 | 110.78 million current US$ | -10.0% |
| 1988 | 80.86 million current US$ | -27.0% |
| 2000 | 232.25 million current US$ | +187.2% |
| 2001 | 239.53 million current US$ | +3.1% |
| 2002 | 510.58 million current US$ | +113.2% |
| 2003 | 561.91 million current US$ | +10.1% |
| 2004 | 751.43 million current US$ | +33.7% |
| 2005 | 931.68 million current US$ | +24.0% |
| 2006 | 1.04 billion current US$ | +11.5% |
| 2007 | 1.36 billion current US$ | +31.3% |
| 2008 | 1.73 billion current US$ | +26.5% |
| 2009 | 1.98 billion current US$ | +14.8% |
| 2010 | 1.96 billion current US$ | -1.1% |
| 2011 | 2.46 billion current US$ | +25.4% |
| 2012 | 3.31 billion current US$ | +34.9% |
| 2013 | 3.67 billion current US$ | +10.8% |
| 2014 | 3.96 billion current US$ | +7.8% |
| 2015 | 4.55 billion current US$ | +15.0% |
| 2016 | 4.62 billion current US$ | +1.4% |
Laos compared with similar countries
- Laos's 4.62 billion current US$ is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 5.47 billion current US$, 84% of the median. (45 countries reporting)
- Laos's 4.62 billion current US$ is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 6.21 billion current US$, 74% of the median. (29 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Gross fixed capital formation (current US$) 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | +187.2% | 80.86 million current US$ | 232.25 million current US$ |
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 |
Countries ranked near Laos
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)
- 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)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per capita 14.03 units per person (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, US dollar, annual growth rate 5.01 % change on previous year (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0069 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross fixed capital formation in Laos?
- Gross fixed capital formation in Laos was 4.62 billion current US$ 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 4.62 billion current US$ in 2016.
- What is the lowest gross fixed capital formation recorded in Laos?
- The lowest recorded value was 80.86 million current US$ in 1988.
- How does Laos rank for gross fixed capital formation?
- Laos ranks 122nd out of 181 countries with data for 2016.
- Is gross fixed 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 Offices (NSOs), published as part of Gross fixed capital formation (current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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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 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.