Share of imports by region of origin in Lao People's Democratic Republic
Lao People's Democratic Republic: Share of imports by region of origin was 204.69 million current US$ in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
204.69 million current US$
Change on year
down 6.2%
World rank
145th
of 210 countries
All-time high
253.47 million current US$
in 2021
All-time low
110,000 current US$
in 1984
Years of data
62
1955–2024
Share of imports by region of origin in Lao People's Democratic Republic, 1955–2024
Source: International Monetary Fund (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in current US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for share of imports by region of origin in Lao People's Democratic Republic is 204.69 million current US$, measured in 2024.
The figure is down 6.2% on the previous year and up 284.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of imports by region of origin in Lao People's Democratic Republic peaked at 253.47 million current US$ in 2021 and was at its lowest, 110,000 current US$, in 1984.
That places Lao People's Democratic Republic 145th out of 210 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Share of imports by region of origin in Lao People's Democratic Republic, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1955 | 1.10 million current US$ | — |
| 1956 | 3.50 million current US$ | +218.2% |
| 1957 | 6.10 million current US$ | +74.3% |
| 1958 | 3.60 million current US$ | -41.0% |
| 1959 | 1.80 million current US$ | -50.0% |
| 1960 | 1.60 million current US$ | -11.1% |
| 1961 | 2.50 million current US$ | +56.2% |
| 1962 | 3.20 million current US$ | +28.0% |
| 1963 | 7.40 million current US$ | +131.2% |
| 1964 | 7.10 million current US$ | -4.1% |
| 1965 | 6.90 million current US$ | -2.8% |
| 1967 | 7.35 million current US$ | +6.5% |
| 1968 | 7.35 million current US$ | +0.1% |
| 1969 | 14.37 million current US$ | +95.4% |
| 1970 | 13.19 million current US$ | -8.2% |
| 1971 | 6.25 million current US$ | -52.6% |
| 1972 | 7.43 million current US$ | +18.9% |
| 1973 | 4.04 million current US$ | -45.6% |
| 1974 | 3.07 million current US$ | -24.0% |
| 1981 | 330,000 current US$ | -89.3% |
| 1982 | 440,000 current US$ | +33.3% |
| 1983 | 1.24 million current US$ | +181.5% |
| 1984 | 110,000 current US$ | -91.1% |
| 1985 | 220,000 current US$ | +100.0% |
| 1987 | 220,000 current US$ | +0.0% |
| 1988 | 660,000 current US$ | +200.0% |
| 1989 | 779,201 current US$ | +18.1% |
| 1990 | 1.12 million current US$ | +44.0% |
| 1991 | 939,896 current US$ | -16.2% |
| 1992 | 1.07 million current US$ | +13.3% |
| 1993 | 4.40 million current US$ | +313.1% |
| 1994 | 1.40 million current US$ | -68.2% |
| 1995 | 1.50 million current US$ | +7.1% |
| 1996 | 1.60 million current US$ | +6.7% |
| 1997 | 580,000 current US$ | -63.7% |
| 1998 | 5.85 million current US$ | +908.4% |
| 1999 | 1.23 million current US$ | -78.9% |
| 2000 | 5.60 million current US$ | +354.5% |
| 2001 | 4.61 million current US$ | -17.6% |
| 2002 | 5.64 million current US$ | +22.1% |
| 2003 | 5.39 million current US$ | -4.4% |
| 2004 | 9.19 million current US$ | +70.5% |
| 2005 | 7.83 million current US$ | -14.8% |
| 2006 | 7.48 million current US$ | -4.4% |
| 2007 | 11.91 million current US$ | +59.2% |
| 2008 | 18.63 million current US$ | +56.4% |
| 2009 | 20.76 million current US$ | +11.4% |
| 2010 | 28.49 million current US$ | +37.2% |
| 2011 | 45.23 million current US$ | +58.7% |
| 2012 | 55.18 million current US$ | +22.0% |
| 2013 | 45.98 million current US$ | -16.7% |
| 2014 | 53.24 million current US$ | +15.8% |
| 2015 | 39.31 million current US$ | -26.2% |
| 2016 | 22.29 million current US$ | -43.3% |
| 2017 | 42.52 million current US$ | +90.8% |
| 2018 | 29.63 million current US$ | -30.3% |
| 2019 | 86.23 million current US$ | +191.0% |
| 2020 | 130.40 million current US$ | +51.2% |
| 2021 | 253.47 million current US$ | +94.4% |
| 2022 | 175.54 million current US$ | -30.7% |
| 2023 | 218.31 million current US$ | +24.4% |
| 2024 | 204.69 million current US$ | -6.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 3.22 million current US$ | 1.10 million current US$ | 6.10 million current US$ | 5 |
| 1960s | 6.42 million current US$ | 1.60 million current US$ | 14.37 million current US$ | 9 |
| 1970s | 6.80 million current US$ | 3.07 million current US$ | 13.19 million current US$ | 5 |
| 1980s | 499,749 current US$ | 110,000 current US$ | 1.24 million current US$ | 8 |
| 1990s | 1.97 million current US$ | 580,000 current US$ | 5.85 million current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 9.71 million current US$ | 4.61 million current US$ | 20.76 million current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 44.81 million current US$ | 22.29 million current US$ | 86.23 million current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 196.48 million current US$ | 130.40 million current US$ | 253.47 million current US$ | 5 |
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More economy & growth data for Lao People's Democratic Republic
- 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)
- Manufacturing, value added (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.0911 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Manufacturing, value added (current US$), per capita 211.88 current US$ per person (2025)
- Manufacturing, value added (current LCU), per unit of GDP 1,863 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Manufacturing, value added (current LCU), per capita 4.33 million current LCU per person (2025)
- Manufacturing, value added (constant 2015 US$), per unit of GDP 0.1077 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Manufacturing, value added (constant 2015 US$), per capita 250.32 constant 2015 US$ per person (2025)
- Manufacturing, value added (constant LCU), per capita 1.84 million constant LCU per person (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added (current US$), annual 11.38 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is share of imports by region of origin in Lao People's Democratic Republic?
- Share of imports by region of origin in Lao People's Democratic Republic was 204.69 million current US$ in 2024, according to International Monetary Fund (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest share of imports by region of origin recorded in Lao People's Democratic Republic?
- The highest recorded value was 253.47 million current US$ in 2021.
- What is the lowest share of imports by region of origin recorded in Lao People's Democratic Republic?
- The lowest recorded value was 110,000 current US$ in 1984.
- How does Lao People's Democratic Republic rank for share of imports by region of origin?
- Lao People's Democratic Republic ranks 145th out of 210 countries with data for 2024.
- Is share of imports by region of origin rising or falling in Lao People's Democratic Republic?
- Over the last ten years it is up 284.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Lao People's Democratic Republic data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Share of imports by region of origin. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Total value of goods a country imports from North America in US dollars, including freight and insurance costs. This data is not adjusted for inflation.