Africa's Development: National wealth National wealth, natural … 29 in Laos

Laos: Africa's Development: National wealth National wealth, natural … 29 was 76.62 US dollar in 2018. ▲ Rising

Latest (2018)
76.62 US dollar
Change on year
down 5.8%
World rank
72nd
of 162 countries
All-time high
94.21 US dollar
in 2013
All-time low
44.3 US dollar
in 2000
Years of data
19
2000–2018

Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 29 - National wealth in Laos, 2000–2018

0204060801002000200920182000: 44.3 US dollar2001: 45.4 US dollar2002: 45.1 US dollar2003: 45.4 US dollar2004: 46.9 US dollar2005: 48.8 US dollar2006: 54.8 US dollar2007: 58.4 US dollar2008: 61.9 US dollar2009: 66.5 US dollar2010: 73.7 US dollar2011: 78.3 US dollar2012: 82.1 US dollar2013: 94.2 US dollar2014: 84.6 US dollar2015: 82.5 US dollar2016: 84.3 US dollar2017: 81.4 US dollar2018: 76.6 US dollar

Source: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. Measured in US dollar.

Analysis

The most recent figure for africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 29 - national wealth in Laos is 76.62 US dollar, measured in 2018.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 5.8% on the previous year and up 23.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 29 - national wealth in Laos peaked at 94.21 US dollar in 2013 and was at its lowest, 44.3 US dollar, in 2000.

That places Laos 72nd out of 162 countries with data for 2018, putting it in the middle of the range.

The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 19 years of available data.

Africa's Development: National wealth National wealth, natural … 29 in Laos, year by year

Annual values for Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 29 - National wealth — National wealth, natural capital in Laos, 2000 to 2018.
Year US dollar Change
2000 44.3 US dollar —
2001 45.37 US dollar +2.4%
2002 45.07 US dollar -0.6%
2003 45.35 US dollar +0.6%
2004 46.9 US dollar +3.4%
2005 48.8 US dollar +4.1%
2006 54.78 US dollar +12.3%
2007 58.37 US dollar +6.5%
2008 61.85 US dollar +6.0%
2009 66.46 US dollar +7.4%
2010 73.68 US dollar +10.9%
2011 78.3 US dollar +6.3%
2012 82.05 US dollar +4.8%
2013 94.21 US dollar +14.8%
2014 84.59 US dollar -10.2%
2015 82.51 US dollar -2.5%
2016 84.32 US dollar +2.2%
2017 81.38 US dollar -3.5%
2018 76.62 US dollar -5.8%

Laos compared with similar countries

  • Laos's 76.62 US dollar is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 76.31 US dollar, 1.0× the median. (41 countries reporting)
  • Laos's 76.62 US dollar is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 76.47 US dollar, 1.0× the median. (22 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 51.73 US dollar 44.3 US dollar 66.46 US dollar 10
2010s 81.96 US dollar 73.68 US dollar 94.21 US dollar 9

Countries ranked near Laos

  1. 69 Switzerland 77.96 US dollar compare
  2. 70 Ireland 77.11 US dollar compare
  3. 71 Congo 76.94 US dollar compare
  4. 73 Cambodia 76.31 US dollar compare
  5. 74 Chad 75.47 US dollar compare
  6. 75 Malawi 74.24 US dollar compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 29 - national wealth in Laos?
Africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 29 - national wealth in Laos was 76.62 US dollar in 2018, according to Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
What is the highest africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 29 - national wealth recorded in Laos?
The highest recorded value was 94.21 US dollar in 2013.
What is the lowest africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 29 - national wealth recorded in Laos?
The lowest recorded value was 44.3 US dollar in 2000.
How does Laos rank for africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 29 - national wealth?
Laos ranks 72nd out of 162 countries with data for 2018.
Is africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 29 - national wealth rising or falling in Laos?
Over the last ten years it is up 23.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
Where does this Laos data come from?
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Indicator
Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 29 - National wealth — National wealth, natural capital
Unit
US dollar
Source
Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development
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OECD Terms and Conditions (attribution required)
Coverage
236 places, 4,437 data points, 2000–2018
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The Statistical Annex to the annual Africa's Development Dynamics (AFDD) report is a collection of development indicators that were gathered and analysed while conducting the research that went into the report. These data are also available online for free viewing or download at https://oe.cd/AFDD-2024, a bilingual website which links to the electronic version of the Africa's Development Dynamics book in both English and French. Table 29 shows estimates of total national wealth, taking into account produced capital, human capital, and natural resources. These estimates were calculated in the World Bank publication The Changing Wealth of Nations 2021.