Gross fixed capital formation, Private sector, Constant prices in Laos
Laos: Gross fixed capital formation, Private sector, Constant prices was 7.93 in 2016. ◆ Volatile
Gross fixed capital formation, Private sector, Constant prices in Laos, 1960–2016
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
The most recent figure for gross fixed capital formation, private sector, constant prices in Laos is 7.93, measured in 2016. That is the highest value across all 57 years on record.
The figure is up 5.6% on the previous year and up 146.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross fixed capital formation, private sector, constant prices in Laos peaked at 7.93 in 2016 and was at its lowest, 0.0905, in 1960.
Laos ranks 106th of 173 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, Private sector, Constant prices in Laos, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 0.0905 | — |
| 1961 | 0.0941 | +4.0% |
| 1962 | 0.0979 | +4.0% |
| 1963 | 0.1018 | +4.0% |
| 1964 | 0.1059 | +4.0% |
| 1965 | 0.1101 | +4.0% |
| 1966 | 0.1145 | +4.0% |
| 1967 | 0.1191 | +4.0% |
| 1968 | 0.1239 | +4.0% |
| 1969 | 0.1288 | +4.0% |
| 1970 | 0.1339 | +4.0% |
| 1971 | 0.1404 | +4.9% |
| 1972 | 0.1453 | +3.5% |
| 1973 | 0.1587 | +9.2% |
| 1974 | 0.1641 | +3.4% |
| 1975 | 0.1745 | +6.3% |
| 1976 | 0.1788 | +2.5% |
| 1977 | 0.1763 | -1.4% |
| 1978 | 0.1827 | +3.6% |
| 1979 | 0.173 | -5.4% |
| 1980 | 0.1883 | +8.9% |
| 1981 | 0.2147 | +14.0% |
| 1982 | 0.2447 | +14.0% |
| 1983 | 0.2872 | +17.4% |
| 1984 | 0.2169 | -24.5% |
| 1985 | 0.2597 | +19.8% |
| 1986 | 0.2681 | +3.2% |
| 1987 | 0.3885 | +44.9% |
| 1988 | 0.5045 | +29.8% |
| 1989 | 0.76 | +50.7% |
| 1990 | 0.7669 | +0.9% |
| 1991 | 0.793 | +3.4% |
| 1992 | 0.8179 | +3.1% |
| 1993 | 0.8704 | +6.4% |
| 1994 | 0.975 | +12.0% |
| 1995 | 1.03 | +5.5% |
| 1996 | 1.19 | +15.8% |
| 1997 | 1.2 | +0.6% |
| 1998 | 1.15 | -4.1% |
| 1999 | 1.47 | +27.7% |
| 2000 | 0.8379 | -42.9% |
| 2001 | 0.954 | +13.9% |
| 2002 | 1.91 | +100.2% |
| 2003 | 1.91 | -0.2% |
| 2004 | 2.42 | +27.0% |
| 2005 | 2.66 | +10.0% |
| 2006 | 3.22 | +21.0% |
| 2007 | 4.41 | +37.0% |
| 2008 | 4.3 | -2.6% |
| 2009 | 4.3 | -0.0% |
| 2010 | 3.56 | -17.2% |
| 2011 | 4.49 | +26.3% |
| 2012 | 5.3 | +17.9% |
| 2013 | 5.47 | +3.2% |
| 2014 | 6.47 | +18.3% |
| 2015 | 7.51 | +16.2% |
| 2016 | 7.93 | +5.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 0.1087 | 0.0905 | 0.1288 | 10 |
| 1970s | 0.1628 | 0.1339 | 0.1827 | 10 |
| 1980s | 0.3333 | 0.1883 | 0.76 | 10 |
| 1990s | 1.03 | 0.7669 | 1.47 | 10 |
| 2000s | 2.69 | 0.8379 | 4.41 | 10 |
| 2010s | 5.82 | 3.56 | 7.93 | 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 US$), annual growth 10.91 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.8935 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current US$), per capita 2,077 current US$ per person (2025)
- 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)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross fixed capital formation, private sector, constant prices in Laos?
- Gross fixed capital formation, private sector, constant prices in Laos was 7.93 in 2016, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest gross fixed capital formation, private sector, constant prices recorded in Laos?
- The highest recorded value was 7.93 in 2016.
- What is the lowest gross fixed capital formation, private sector, constant prices recorded in Laos?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0905 in 1960.
- How does Laos rank for gross fixed capital formation, private sector, constant prices?
- Laos ranks 106th out of 173 countries with data for 2016.
- Is gross fixed capital formation, private sector, constant prices rising or falling in Laos?
- Over the last ten years it is up 146.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Laos data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of Gross fixed capital formation, Private sector, Constant prices, Purchasing power parity (PPP) international dollar, ICP benchmark 2017. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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This dataset provides comprehensive data for investment and capital stock for the general government, private sector and public-private partnerships, across the Fund member countries.