Portfolio investment, net in Lao People's Democratic Republic
Lao People's Democratic Republic: Portfolio investment, net was 250.28 million in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Portfolio investment, net in Lao People's Democratic Republic, 2010–2024
Source: United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
Analysis
In 2024, portfolio investment, net in Lao People's Democratic Republic stood at 250.28 million.
That represents a change of up 153.1% on the previous year and up 168.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, portfolio investment, net in Lao People's Democratic Republic peaked at 310.13 million in 2021 and was at its lowest, -537.83 million, in 2015.
Lao People's Democratic Republic ranks 65th of 194 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Portfolio investment, net in Lao People's Democratic Republic, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | -53.80 million | — |
| 2011 | -11.45 million | -78.7% |
| 2012 | -2.08 million | -81.9% |
| 2013 | -172.76 million | +8223.7% |
| 2014 | -366.72 million | +112.3% |
| 2015 | -537.83 million | +46.7% |
| 2016 | -513.87 million | -4.5% |
| 2017 | -326.10 million | -36.5% |
| 2018 | -521.91 million | +60.0% |
| 2019 | 41.28 million | -107.9% |
| 2020 | 256.63 million | +521.7% |
| 2021 | 310.13 million | +20.8% |
| 2022 | -71.31 million | -123.0% |
| 2023 | 98.87 million | -238.7% |
| 2024 | 250.28 million | +153.1% |
Lao People's Democratic Republic compared with similar countries
- Lao People's Democratic Republic's 250.28 million is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 463,716, 539.7× the median. (40 countries reporting)
- Lao People's Democratic Republic's 250.28 million is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 7.85 million, 31.9× the median. (30 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Portfolio investment, net in Lao People's Democratic Republic 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | -8223.7% | -2.08 million | -172.76 million |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | -246.52 million | -537.83 million | 41.28 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 168.92 million | -71.31 million | 310.13 million | 5 |
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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)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps 6,670 BoP, current US$ (2022)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2022)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 0.0009 BoP, current US$ per person (2022)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled 988.46 million BoP, current US$ (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual -44.51 % change on previous year (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0599 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 127.22 BoP, current US$ per person (2024)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), annual growth rate 25.05 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is portfolio investment, net in Lao People's Democratic Republic?
- Portfolio investment, net in Lao People's Democratic Republic was 250.28 million in 2024, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
- What is the highest portfolio investment, net recorded in Lao People's Democratic Republic?
- The highest recorded value was 310.13 million in 2021.
- What is the lowest portfolio investment, net recorded in Lao People's Democratic Republic?
- The lowest recorded value was -537.83 million in 2015.
- How does Lao People's Democratic Republic rank for portfolio investment, net?
- Lao People's Democratic Republic ranks 65th out of 194 countries with data for 2024.
- Is portfolio investment, net rising or falling in Lao People's Democratic Republic?
- Over the last ten years it is up 168.2%. 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 United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database, published as part of Portfolio investment, net (Balance of Payments, current United States dollars). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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