Imports of goods and services (constant 2015 US$) in Laos
Laos: Imports of goods and services (constant 2015 US$) was 7.82 billion constant 2015 US$ in 2016. ◆ Volatile
Imports of goods and services in Laos, 2000–2016
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs). Measured in constant 2015 US$.
Analysis
In 2016, imports of goods and services in Laos stood at 7.82 billion constant 2015 US$. That is the highest value across all 17 years on record.
That represents a change of up 4.6% on the previous year and up 227.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, imports of goods and services in Laos peaked at 7.82 billion constant 2015 US$ in 2016 and was at its lowest, 1.23 billion constant 2015 US$, in 2000.
That places Laos 119th out of 172 countries with data for 2016, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Imports of goods and services (constant 2015 US$) in Laos, year by year
| Year | constant 2015 US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 1.23 billion constant 2015 US$ | — |
| 2001 | 1.32 billion constant 2015 US$ | +7.4% |
| 2002 | 1.29 billion constant 2015 US$ | -2.1% |
| 2003 | 1.32 billion constant 2015 US$ | +2.7% |
| 2004 | 1.74 billion constant 2015 US$ | +31.1% |
| 2005 | 2.02 billion constant 2015 US$ | +16.2% |
| 2006 | 2.39 billion constant 2015 US$ | +18.4% |
| 2007 | 2.77 billion constant 2015 US$ | +15.8% |
| 2008 | 3.37 billion constant 2015 US$ | +21.9% |
| 2009 | 3.69 billion constant 2015 US$ | +9.4% |
| 2010 | 4.03 billion constant 2015 US$ | +9.2% |
| 2011 | 4.72 billion constant 2015 US$ | +17.1% |
| 2012 | 6.19 billion constant 2015 US$ | +31.0% |
| 2013 | 7.01 billion constant 2015 US$ | +13.4% |
| 2014 | 7.19 billion constant 2015 US$ | +2.5% |
| 2015 | 7.48 billion constant 2015 US$ | +4.0% |
| 2016 | 7.82 billion constant 2015 US$ | +4.6% |
Laos compared with similar countries
- Laos's 7.82 billion constant 2015 US$ is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 10.37 billion constant 2015 US$, 75% of the median. (43 countries reporting)
- Laos's 7.82 billion constant 2015 US$ is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 17.09 billion constant 2015 US$, 46% of the median. (27 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 2.11 billion constant 2015 US$ | 1.23 billion constant 2015 US$ | 3.69 billion constant 2015 US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 6.35 billion constant 2015 US$ | 4.03 billion constant 2015 US$ | 7.82 billion constant 2015 US$ | 7 |
Countries ranked near Laos
- 116 Gabon 9.28 billion constant 2015 US$ compare
- 117 Moldova 8.53 billion constant 2015 US$ compare
- 118 Cuba 8.15 billion constant 2015 US$ compare
- 120 Albania 7.79 billion constant 2015 US$ compare
- 121 Burkina Faso 7.21 billion constant 2015 US$ compare
- 122 Mali 7.11 billion constant 2015 US$ compare
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 imports of goods and services in Laos?
- Imports of goods and services in Laos was 7.82 billion constant 2015 US$ in 2016, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs).
- What is the highest imports of goods and services recorded in Laos?
- The highest recorded value was 7.82 billion constant 2015 US$ in 2016.
- What is the lowest imports of goods and services recorded in Laos?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.23 billion constant 2015 US$ in 2000.
- How does Laos rank for imports of goods and services?
- Laos ranks 119th out of 172 countries with data for 2016.
- Is imports of goods and services rising or falling in Laos?
- Over the last ten years it is up 227.2%. 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 Imports of goods and services (constant 2015 US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Imports of goods includes change in the economic ownership of goods from non-residents to residents of the compiling economy, irrespective of physical movement of goods across national borders. Imports of services includes services provided by non-residents to residents. This indicator is expressed in constant prices, meaning the series has been adjusted to account for price changes over time. The reference year for this adjustment is 2015. This indicator is expressed in United States dollars.