18_International debt securities, short term in Laos
Laos: 18_International debt securities, short term was 1.20 billion in 2026. ◆ Volatile
18_International debt securities, short term in Laos, 2013–2026
Source: BIS.
Analysis
In 2026, 18_international debt securities, short term in Laos stood at 1.20 billion.
The figure is down 38.4% on the previous year and up 1,128.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, 18_international debt securities, short term in Laos peaked at 1.96 billion in 2025 and was at its lowest, 0, in 2013.
That places Laos 78th out of 154 countries with data for 2026, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
18_International debt securities, short term in Laos, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 0 | — |
| 2014 | 0 | — |
| 2015 | 0 | — |
| 2016 | 98.00 million | — |
| 2017 | 52.00 million | -46.9% |
| 2018 | 114.00 million | +119.2% |
| 2019 | 105.00 million | -7.9% |
| 2020 | 274.00 million | +161.0% |
| 2021 | 842.00 million | +207.3% |
| 2022 | 147.00 million | -82.5% |
| 2023 | 257.00 million | +74.8% |
| 2024 | 978.00 million | +280.5% |
| 2025 | 1.96 billion | +100.0% |
| 2026 | 1.20 billion | -38.4% |
Laos compared with similar countries
- Laos's 1.20 billion is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 1.50 million, 802.7× the median. (32 countries reporting)
- Laos's 1.20 billion is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 1.39 billion, 87% of the median. (22 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 52.71 million | 0 | 114.00 million | 7 |
| 2020s | 808.29 million | 147.00 million | 1.96 billion | 7 |
Countries ranked near Laos
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- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 1.88 (2050)
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- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 5.07 (2050)
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- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 1.64 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is 18_international debt securities, short term in Laos?
- 18_international debt securities, short term in Laos was 1.20 billion in 2026, according to BIS.
- What is the highest 18_international debt securities, short term recorded in Laos?
- The highest recorded value was 1.96 billion in 2025.
- What is the lowest 18_international debt securities, short term recorded in Laos?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 2013.
- How does Laos rank for 18_international debt securities, short term?
- Laos ranks 78th out of 154 countries with data for 2026.
- Is 18_international debt securities, short term rising or falling in Laos?
- Over the last ten years it is up 1,128.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Laos data come from?
- The figures come from BIS, published as part of 18_International debt securities, short term. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
The data are derived from the Bank for International Settlements (BIS) International Debt Securities Statistics and cover securities with original maturity of up to 12 months.