SDR Allocation, US dollar in Laos
Laos: SDR Allocation, US dollar was 208.28 million in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
208.28 million
Change on year
up 5.0%
World rank
155th
of 194 countries
All-time high
212.85 million
in 2021
All-time low
0
in 1945
Years of data
81
1945–2025
SDR Allocation, US dollar in Laos, 1945–2025
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
The most recent figure for sdr allocation, us dollar in Laos is 208.28 million, measured in 2025.
That represents a change of up 5.0% on the previous year and up 196.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, sdr allocation, us dollar in Laos peaked at 212.85 million in 2021 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1945.
Laos ranks 155th of 194 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
SDR Allocation, US dollar in Laos, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1945 | 0 | — |
| 1946 | 0 | — |
| 1947 | 0 | — |
| 1948 | 0 | — |
| 1949 | 0 | — |
| 1950 | 0 | — |
| 1951 | 0 | — |
| 1952 | 0 | — |
| 1953 | 0 | — |
| 1954 | 0 | — |
| 1955 | 0 | — |
| 1956 | 0 | — |
| 1957 | 0 | — |
| 1958 | 0 | — |
| 1959 | 0 | — |
| 1960 | 0 | — |
| 1961 | 0 | — |
| 1962 | 0 | — |
| 1963 | 0 | — |
| 1964 | 0 | — |
| 1965 | 0 | — |
| 1966 | 0 | — |
| 1967 | 0 | — |
| 1968 | 0 | — |
| 1969 | 0 | — |
| 1970 | 1.68 million | — |
| 1971 | 3.33 million | +98.4% |
| 1972 | 4.83 million | +45.0% |
| 1973 | 5.37 million | +11.1% |
| 1974 | 5.45 million | +1.5% |
| 1975 | 5.21 million | -4.4% |
| 1976 | 5.17 million | -0.8% |
| 1977 | 5.41 million | +4.6% |
| 1978 | 5.80 million | +7.3% |
| 1979 | 8.05 million | +38.8% |
| 1980 | 9.92 million | +23.3% |
| 1981 | 10.95 million | +10.4% |
| 1982 | 10.38 million | -5.2% |
| 1983 | 9.85 million | -5.1% |
| 1984 | 9.22 million | -6.4% |
| 1985 | 10.34 million | +12.1% |
| 1986 | 11.51 million | +11.4% |
| 1987 | 13.35 million | +16.0% |
| 1988 | 12.66 million | -5.1% |
| 1989 | 12.37 million | -2.3% |
| 1990 | 13.39 million | +8.3% |
| 1991 | 13.46 million | +0.5% |
| 1992 | 12.94 million | -3.9% |
| 1993 | 12.93 million | -0.1% |
| 1994 | 13.74 million | +6.3% |
| 1995 | 13.99 million | +1.8% |
| 1996 | 13.53 million | -3.3% |
| 1997 | 12.70 million | -6.2% |
| 1998 | 13.25 million | +4.4% |
| 1999 | 12.91 million | -2.5% |
| 2000 | 12.26 million | -5.1% |
| 2001 | 11.82 million | -3.5% |
| 2002 | 12.79 million | +8.2% |
| 2003 | 13.98 million | +9.3% |
| 2004 | 14.61 million | +4.5% |
| 2005 | 13.45 million | -8.0% |
| 2006 | 14.15 million | +5.3% |
| 2007 | 14.87 million | +5.0% |
| 2008 | 14.49 million | -2.5% |
| 2009 | 79.45 million | +448.2% |
| 2010 | 78.05 million | -1.8% |
| 2011 | 77.80 million | -0.3% |
| 2012 | 77.89 million | +0.1% |
| 2013 | 78.04 million | +0.2% |
| 2014 | 73.42 million | -5.9% |
| 2015 | 70.23 million | -4.4% |
| 2016 | 68.13 million | -3.0% |
| 2017 | 72.17 million | +5.9% |
| 2018 | 70.48 million | -2.3% |
| 2019 | 70.08 million | -0.6% |
| 2020 | 72.99 million | +4.2% |
| 2021 | 212.85 million | +191.6% |
| 2022 | 202.40 million | -4.9% |
| 2023 | 204.04 million | +0.8% |
| 2024 | 198.34 million | -2.8% |
| 2025 | 208.28 million | +5.0% |
Laos compared with similar countries
- Laos's 208.28 million is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 504.67 million, 41% of the median. (46 countries reporting)
- Laos's 208.28 million is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 344.63 million, 60% of the median. (29 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where SDR Allocation, US dollar 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | +448.2% | 14.49 million | 79.45 million |
| 2021 | +191.6% | 72.99 million | 212.85 million |
| 1971 | +98.4% | 1.68 million | 3.33 million |
| 1972 | +45.0% | 3.33 million | 4.83 million |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1940s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| 1950s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 1960s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 1970s | 5.03 million | 1.68 million | 8.05 million | 10 |
| 1980s | 11.06 million | 9.22 million | 13.35 million | 10 |
| 1990s | 13.28 million | 12.70 million | 13.99 million | 10 |
| 2000s | 20.19 million | 11.82 million | 79.45 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 73.63 million | 68.13 million | 78.05 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 183.15 million | 72.99 million | 212.85 million | 6 |
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)
- IMF holdings of currency, SDR, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.0051 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, SDR, per capita 11.76 units per person (2025)
- Lending to the IMF (GRA), SDR, per capita 0 units per person (2025)
- SDR Allocation, US dollar, annual growth rate 5.01 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDR Allocation, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0114 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDR Allocation, US dollar, per capita 26.45 units per person (2025)
- SDR Allocation, SDR, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is sdr allocation, us dollar in Laos?
- Sdr allocation, us dollar in Laos was 208.28 million in 2025, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest sdr allocation, us dollar recorded in Laos?
- The highest recorded value was 212.85 million in 2021.
- What is the lowest sdr allocation, us dollar recorded in Laos?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1945.
- How does Laos rank for sdr allocation, us dollar?
- Laos ranks 155th out of 194 countries with data for 2025.
- Is sdr allocation, us dollar rising or falling in Laos?
- Over the last ten years it is up 196.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Laos data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of SDR Allocation, US dollar. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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