Imports of goods and services in Lao People's Democratic Republic

Lao People's Democratic Republic: Imports of goods and services was 62.22 trillion constant LCU in 2016. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2016)
62.22 trillion constant LCU
Change on year
up 4.6%
World rank
14th
of 179 countries
All-time high
62.22 trillion constant LCU
in 2016
All-time low
9.75 trillion constant LCU
in 2000
Years of data
17
2000–2016

Imports of goods and services in Lao People's Democratic Republic, 2000–2016

020.0T40.0T60.0T2000200820162000: 9.8T constant LCU2001: 10.5T constant LCU2002: 10.3T constant LCU2003: 10.5T constant LCU2004: 13.8T constant LCU2005: 16.1T constant LCU2006: 19.0T constant LCU2007: 22.0T constant LCU2008: 26.8T constant LCU2009: 29.4T constant LCU2010: 32.1T constant LCU2011: 37.6T constant LCU2012: 49.2T constant LCU2013: 55.8T constant LCU2014: 57.2T constant LCU2015: 59.5T constant LCU2016: 62.2T constant LCU

Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs). Measured in constant LCU.

Analysis

The most recent figure for imports of goods and services in Lao People's Democratic Republic is 62.22 trillion constant LCU, measured in 2016. That is the highest value across all 17 years on record.

The figure is up 4.6% on the previous year and up 227.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, imports of goods and services in Lao People's Democratic Republic peaked at 62.22 trillion constant LCU in 2016 and was at its lowest, 9.75 trillion constant LCU, in 2000.

Lao People's Democratic Republic ranks 14th of 179 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Imports of goods and services in Lao People's Democratic Republic, year by year

Annual values for Imports of goods and services (constant LCU) in Lao People's Democratic Republic, 2000 to 2016.
Year constant LCU Change
2000 9.75 trillion constant LCU
2001 10.47 trillion constant LCU +7.4%
2002 10.26 trillion constant LCU -2.1%
2003 10.53 trillion constant LCU +2.7%
2004 13.81 trillion constant LCU +31.1%
2005 16.06 trillion constant LCU +16.2%
2006 19.02 trillion constant LCU +18.4%
2007 22.02 trillion constant LCU +15.8%
2008 26.83 trillion constant LCU +21.9%
2009 29.36 trillion constant LCU +9.4%
2010 32.08 trillion constant LCU +9.2%
2011 37.56 trillion constant LCU +17.1%
2012 49.22 trillion constant LCU +31.0%
2013 55.81 trillion constant LCU +13.4%
2014 57.20 trillion constant LCU +2.5%
2015 59.51 trillion constant LCU +4.0%
2016 62.22 trillion constant LCU +4.6%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 16.81 trillion constant LCU 9.75 trillion constant LCU 29.36 trillion constant LCU 10
2010s 50.51 trillion constant LCU 32.08 trillion constant LCU 62.22 trillion constant LCU 7

Countries ranked near Lao People's Democratic Republic

  1. 11 Guinea 81.10 trillion constant LCU compare
  2. 12 India 77.20 trillion constant LCU compare
  3. 13 Chile 64.85 trillion constant LCU compare
  4. 15 Uzbekistan 61.75 trillion constant LCU compare
  5. 16 Hungary 42.95 trillion constant LCU compare
  6. 17 Mongolia 33.67 trillion constant LCU compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is imports of goods and services in Lao People's Democratic Republic?
Imports of goods and services in Lao People's Democratic Republic was 62.22 trillion constant LCU in 2016, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs).
What is the highest imports of goods and services recorded in Lao People's Democratic Republic?
The highest recorded value was 62.22 trillion constant LCU in 2016.
What is the lowest imports of goods and services recorded in Lao People's Democratic Republic?
The lowest recorded value was 9.75 trillion constant LCU in 2000.
How does Lao People's Democratic Republic rank for imports of goods and services?
Lao People's Democratic Republic ranks 14th out of 179 countries with data for 2016.
Is imports of goods and services rising or falling in Lao People's Democratic Republic?
Over the last ten years it is up 227.2%. 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 Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs), published as part of Imports of goods and services (constant LCU). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Imports of goods and services (constant LCU)
Unit
constant LCU
Source
Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs)
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
179 places, 7,745 data points, 1960–2025
Last refreshed

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 varies by country. This series is expressed in local currency units.