Imports of goods and services (current LCU) in Laos
Laos: Imports of goods and services (current LCU) was 54.15 trillion current LCU in 2016. ◆ Volatile
Imports of goods and services in Laos, 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 Laos 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 Laos peaked at 62.27 trillion current LCU in 2014 and was at its lowest, 3.90 billion current LCU, in 1984.
Laos 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 (current LCU) in Laos, 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% |
Laos compared with similar countries
- Laos's 54.15 trillion current LCU is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 787.38 billion current LCU, 68.8× the median. (45 countries reporting)
- Laos's 54.15 trillion current LCU is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 154.01 billion current LCU, 351.6× the median. (34 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Imports of goods and services (current LCU) in Laos changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | +180.5% | 26.70 billion current LCU | 74.90 billion current LCU |
| 1985 | +166.7% | 3.90 billion current LCU | 10.40 billion current LCU |
| 1999 | +126.1% | 2.02 trillion current LCU | 4.56 trillion current LCU |
| 1998 | +122.3% | 908.32 billion current LCU | 2.02 trillion current LCU |
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 Laos
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 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 Laos?
- The highest recorded value was 62.27 trillion current LCU in 2014.
- What is the lowest imports of goods and services recorded in Laos?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.90 billion current LCU in 1984.
- How does Laos rank for imports of goods and services?
- Laos ranks 21st out of 193 countries with data for 2016.
- Is imports of goods and services rising or falling in Laos?
- Over the last ten years it is up 252.3%. 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 (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.