Imports of goods and services (current US$), annual growth rate in Lao People's Democratic Republic
Lao People's Democratic Republic: Imports of goods and services (current US$), annual growth rate was -10.9 % change on previous year in 2016. ◆ Volatile
Imports of goods and services (current US$), annual growth rate in Lao People's Democratic Republic, 1985–2016
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 2016, imports of goods and services (current us$), annual growth rate in Lao People's Democratic Republic stood at -10.9 % change on previous year.
The figure is down 220.8% on the previous year and down 137.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, imports of goods and services (current us$), annual growth rate in Lao People's Democratic Republic peaked at 107.41 % change on previous year in 1985 and was at its lowest, -40.79 % change on previous year, in 1986.
That places Lao People's Democratic Republic 184th out of 192 countries with data for 2016, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Imports of goods and services (current US$), annual growth rate in Lao People's Democratic Republic, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1985 | 107.41 % change on previous year | — |
| 1986 | -40.79 % change on previous year | -138.0% |
| 1987 | 11.42 % change on previous year | -128.0% |
| 1988 | 25.31 % change on previous year | +121.7% |
| 1989 | 19.58 % change on previous year | -22.7% |
| 1990 | -7.11 % change on previous year | -136.3% |
| 1991 | 22.22 % change on previous year | -412.4% |
| 1992 | 17.86 % change on previous year | -19.6% |
| 1993 | 35.37 % change on previous year | +98.1% |
| 1994 | 48.54 % change on previous year | +37.2% |
| 1995 | 7.11 % change on previous year | -85.4% |
| 1996 | 16.84 % change on previous year | +136.9% |
| 1997 | -6.29 % change on previous year | -137.4% |
| 1998 | -15.09 % change on previous year | +139.9% |
| 1999 | 4.98 % change on previous year | -133.0% |
| 2000 | 2.85 % change on previous year | -42.9% |
| 2001 | 1.76 % change on previous year | -38.0% |
| 2002 | 0.6542 % change on previous year | -62.9% |
| 2003 | 10.8 % change on previous year | +1551.5% |
| 2004 | 29.88 % change on previous year | +176.5% |
| 2005 | 20.27 % change on previous year | -32.2% |
| 2006 | 29.18 % change on previous year | +44.0% |
| 2007 | 27.23 % change on previous year | -6.7% |
| 2008 | 37.72 % change on previous year | +38.5% |
| 2009 | 3.09 % change on previous year | -91.8% |
| 2010 | 28.69 % change on previous year | +828.5% |
| 2011 | 27.71 % change on previous year | -3.4% |
| 2012 | 36.8 % change on previous year | +32.8% |
| 2013 | 16.98 % change on previous year | -53.9% |
| 2014 | 7.67 % change on previous year | -54.8% |
| 2015 | -3.4 % change on previous year | -144.3% |
| 2016 | -10.9 % change on previous year | +220.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 24.59 % change on previous year | -40.79 % change on previous year | 107.41 % change on previous year | 5 |
| 1990s | 12.44 % change on previous year | -15.09 % change on previous year | 48.54 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 16.34 % change on previous year | 0.6542 % change on previous year | 37.72 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 14.79 % change on previous year | -10.9 % change on previous year | 36.8 % change on previous year | 7 |
Countries ranked near Lao People's Democratic Republic
- 181 Djibouti -7.07 % change on previous year
- 182 Iran, Islamic Republic of -7.69 % change on previous year compare
- 183 Botswana -8.52 % change on previous year compare
- 185 Rwanda -12.06 % change on previous year compare
- 186 Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of -12.07 % change on previous year compare
- 187 Brunei Darussalam -12.56 % change on previous year compare
More economy & growth data for Lao People's Democratic Republic
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- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 4.6 Percent per annum (2029)
- Households and NPISHs Final consumption expenditure (current LCU) 1.69 % change on previous year (2016)
- Households and NPISHs Final consumption expenditure (current LCU) 5,337 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2016)
- Households and NPISHs Final consumption expenditure (current LCU) 12.29 million current LCU per person (2016)
- Households and NPISHs Final consumption expenditure (constant 2015) 4.53 % change on previous year (2016)
- Households and NPISHs Final consumption expenditure (constant 2015) 0.675 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP (2016)
- Households and NPISHs Final consumption expenditure (constant 2015) 1,555 constant 2015 US$ per person (2016)
- Final consumption expenditure (current US$), annual growth rate 1.78 % change on previous year (2016)
- Final consumption expenditure (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.7967 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2016)
Frequently asked questions
- What is imports of goods and services (current us$), annual growth rate in Lao People's Democratic Republic?
- Imports of goods and services (current us$), annual growth rate in Lao People's Democratic Republic was -10.9 % change on previous year in 2016, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest imports of goods and services (current us$), annual growth rate recorded in Lao People's Democratic Republic?
- The highest recorded value was 107.41 % change on previous year in 1985.
- What is the lowest imports of goods and services (current us$), annual growth rate recorded in Lao People's Democratic Republic?
- The lowest recorded value was -40.79 % change on previous year in 1986.
- How does Lao People's Democratic Republic rank for imports of goods and services (current us$), annual growth rate?
- Lao People's Democratic Republic ranks 184th out of 192 countries with data for 2016.
- Is imports of goods and services (current us$), annual growth rate rising or falling in Lao People's Democratic Republic?
- Over the last ten years it is down 137.3%. 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 Statizoid (derived), published as part of Imports of goods and services (current US$), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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The year-on-year percentage change in Imports of goods and services (current US$). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
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- Imports of goods and services Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs)
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The year-on-year percentage change in Imports of goods and services (current US$). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.