Portfolio Investment, net in Lao People's Democratic Republic
Lao People's Democratic Republic: Portfolio Investment, net was 250.28 million BoP, current US$ in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Portfolio Investment, net in Lao People's Democratic Republic, 1991–2024
Source: Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF). Measured in BoP, current US$.
Analysis
In 2024, portfolio investment, net in Lao People's Democratic Republic stood at 250.28 million BoP, current US$.
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 BoP, current US$ in 2021 and was at its lowest, -537.83 million BoP, current US$, in 2015.
That places Lao People's Democratic Republic 66th out of 187 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | -1.15 million BoP, current US$ | -1.20 million BoP, current US$ | -1.10 million BoP, current US$ | 2 |
| 2010s | -246.52 million BoP, current US$ | -537.83 million BoP, current US$ | 41.28 million BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 168.92 million BoP, current US$ | -71.31 million BoP, current US$ | 310.13 million BoP, current US$ | 5 |
Countries ranked near Lao People's Democratic Republic
- 63 Zambia 319.34 million BoP, current US$ compare
- 64 Uganda 297.01 million BoP, current US$ compare
- 65 Bermuda 250.38 million BoP, current US$ compare
- 67 Bahamas 238.60 million BoP, current US$ compare
- 68 Jordan 212.39 million BoP, current US$ compare
- 69 Bangladesh 189.92 million BoP, current US$ 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)
- Taxes less subsidies on products (current US$), annual growth rate 10.91 % change on previous year (2025)
- Taxes less subsidies on products (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.1065 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Taxes less subsidies on products (current US$), per capita 247.52 current US$ per person (2025)
- Taxes less subsidies on products (current LCU), annual growth rate 12.43 % change on previous year (2025)
- Taxes less subsidies on products (current LCU), per unit of GDP 2,177 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Taxes less subsidies on products (current LCU), per capita 5.06 million current LCU per person (2025)
- Special drawing rights per domestic currency (End-of-period (EoP)) 0 (2025)
- Domestic currency per Special drawing rights (End-of-period (EoP)) 27,924 (2025)
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 BoP, current US$ in 2024, according to Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF).
- What is the highest portfolio investment, net recorded in Lao People's Democratic Republic?
- The highest recorded value was 310.13 million BoP, current US$ in 2021.
- What is the lowest portfolio investment, net recorded in Lao People's Democratic Republic?
- The lowest recorded value was -537.83 million BoP, current US$ in 2015.
- How does Lao People's Democratic Republic rank for portfolio investment, net?
- Lao People's Democratic Republic ranks 66th out of 187 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 Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF), published as part of Portfolio Investment, net (BoP, current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Portfolio investment includes cross-border flows and positions involving debt or equity securities, other than those included in direct investment or reserve assets. This indicator is expressed in current prices, meaning no adjustment has been made to account for price changes over time. This indicator is expressed in United States dollars.