Imports of goods and services in Lao People's Democratic Republic
Lao People's Democratic Republic: Imports of goods and services was 54.15 trillion current LCU in 2016. ◆ Volatile
Imports of goods and services in Lao People's Democratic Republic, 1984–2016
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs). Measured in current LCU.
Analysis
The most recent figure for imports of goods and services in Lao People's Democratic Republic is 54.15 trillion current LCU, measured in 2016.
The figure is down 10.9% on the previous year and up 252.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, imports of goods and services in Lao People's Democratic Republic peaked at 62.27 trillion current LCU in 2014 and was at its lowest, 3.90 billion current LCU, in 1984.
Lao People's Democratic Republic ranks 21st of 193 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
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
| Year | current LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1984 | 3.90 billion current LCU | — |
| 1985 | 10.40 billion current LCU | +166.7% |
| 1986 | 13.00 billion current LCU | +25.0% |
| 1987 | 26.70 billion current LCU | +105.4% |
| 1988 | 74.90 billion current LCU | +180.5% |
| 1989 | 133.20 billion current LCU | +77.8% |
| 1990 | 150.20 billion current LCU | +12.8% |
| 1991 | 182.10 billion current LCU | +21.2% |
| 1992 | 218.90 billion current LCU | +20.2% |
| 1993 | 296.40 billion current LCU | +35.4% |
| 1994 | 441.15 billion current LCU | +48.8% |
| 1995 | 529.81 billion current LCU | +20.1% |
| 1996 | 708.54 billion current LCU | +33.7% |
| 1997 | 908.32 billion current LCU | +28.2% |
| 1998 | 2.02 trillion current LCU | +122.3% |
| 1999 | 4.56 trillion current LCU | +126.1% |
| 2000 | 5.21 trillion current LCU | +14.1% |
| 2001 | 5.97 trillion current LCU | +14.7% |
| 2002 | 6.81 trillion current LCU | +14.0% |
| 2003 | 7.89 trillion current LCU | +15.9% |
| 2004 | 10.31 trillion current LCU | +30.7% |
| 2005 | 12.48 trillion current LCU | +21.1% |
| 2006 | 15.37 trillion current LCU | +23.1% |
| 2007 | 18.49 trillion current LCU | +20.3% |
| 2008 | 23.18 trillion current LCU | +25.4% |
| 2009 | 23.27 trillion current LCU | +0.4% |
| 2010 | 29.04 trillion current LCU | +24.8% |
| 2011 | 36.08 trillion current LCU | +24.2% |
| 2012 | 49.22 trillion current LCU | +36.4% |
| 2013 | 56.33 trillion current LCU | +14.4% |
| 2014 | 62.27 trillion current LCU | +10.5% |
| 2015 | 60.79 trillion current LCU | -2.4% |
| 2016 | 54.15 trillion current LCU | -10.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 43.68 billion current LCU | 3.90 billion current LCU | 133.20 billion current LCU | 6 |
| 1990s | 1.00 trillion current LCU | 150.20 billion current LCU | 4.56 trillion current LCU | 10 |
| 2000s | 12.90 trillion current LCU | 5.21 trillion current LCU | 23.27 trillion current LCU | 10 |
| 2010s | 49.70 trillion current LCU | 29.04 trillion current LCU | 62.27 trillion current LCU | 7 |
Countries ranked near Lao People's Democratic Republic
- 18 Uganda 65.54 trillion current LCU compare
- 19 Hungary 59.32 trillion current LCU compare
- 20 Mongolia 56.34 trillion current LCU compare
- 22 Tanzania, United Republic of 45.78 trillion current LCU compare
- 23 Kazakhstan 34.96 trillion current LCU compare
- 24 Russian Federation 33.23 trillion current LCU compare
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 imports of goods and services in Lao People's Democratic Republic?
- Imports of goods and services in Lao People's Democratic Republic was 54.15 trillion current 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 62.27 trillion current LCU in 2014.
- What is the lowest imports of goods and services recorded in Lao People's Democratic Republic?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.90 billion current LCU in 1984.
- How does Lao People's Democratic Republic rank for imports of goods and services?
- Lao People's Democratic Republic ranks 21st out of 193 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 252.3%. 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 (current LCU). 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 current prices, meaning no adjustment has been made to account for price changes over time. This series is expressed in local currency units.