Military spending sipri in Laos
Laos: Military spending sipri was 21.81 million in 2013. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2013)
21.81 million
Change on year
up 2.9%
World rank
155th
of 162 countries
All-time high
234.31 million
in 1994
All-time low
18.41 million
in 2009
Years of data
22
1992–2013
Military spending sipri in Laos, 1992–2013
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
Laos recorded 21.81 million for military spending sipri in 2013.
That represents a change of up 2.9% on the previous year and down 14.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, military spending sipri in Laos peaked at 234.31 million in 1994 and was at its lowest, 18.41 million, in 2009.
That places Laos 155th out of 162 countries with data for 2013, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Military spending sipri in Laos, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 233.74 million | — |
| 1993 | 231.52 million | -1.0% |
| 1994 | 234.31 million | +1.2% |
| 1995 | 196.22 million | -16.3% |
| 1996 | 150.31 million | -23.4% |
| 1997 | 137.87 million | -8.3% |
| 1998 | 93.97 million | -31.8% |
| 1999 | 41.43 million | -55.9% |
| 2000 | 32.80 million | -20.8% |
| 2001 | 31.66 million | -3.5% |
| 2002 | 29.23 million | -7.7% |
| 2003 | 25.62 million | -12.4% |
| 2004 | 24.25 million | -5.3% |
| 2005 | 23.71 million | -2.2% |
| 2006 | 23.78 million | +0.3% |
| 2007 | 23.76 million | -0.1% |
| 2008 | 22.04 million | -7.3% |
| 2009 | 18.41 million | -16.5% |
| 2010 | 18.51 million | +0.6% |
| 2011 | 20.71 million | +11.9% |
| 2012 | 21.19 million | +2.3% |
| 2013 | 21.81 million | +2.9% |
Laos compared with similar countries
- Laos's 21.81 million is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 557.82 million, 4% of the median. (39 countries reporting)
- Laos's 21.81 million is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 4.65 billion, 0% of the median. (19 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 164.92 million | 41.43 million | 234.31 million | 8 |
| 2000s | 25.53 million | 18.41 million | 32.80 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 20.56 million | 18.51 million | 21.81 million | 4 |
Countries ranked near Laos
- 152 Sierra Leone 29.53 million compare
- 153 Seychelles 28.02 million compare
- 154 Mauritius 22.63 million compare
- 156 Guinea-Bissau 21.02 million compare
- 157 Cape Verde 18.97 million compare
- 158 Gambia 14.65 million compare
More reference data data for Laos
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.6615 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.913 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 1.88 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.3021 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 1.88 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 2.22 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 3.96 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 5.07 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 12.95 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 1.64 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is military spending sipri in Laos?
- Military spending sipri in Laos was 21.81 million in 2013, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest military spending sipri recorded in Laos?
- The highest recorded value was 234.31 million in 1994.
- What is the lowest military spending sipri recorded in Laos?
- The lowest recorded value was 18.41 million in 2009.
- How does Laos rank for military spending sipri?
- Laos ranks 155th out of 162 countries with data for 2013.
- Is military spending sipri rising or falling in Laos?
- Over the last ten years it is down 14.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Laos data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Military spending sipri. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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