Resources statistical capacity in Laos

Laos: Resources statistical capacity was 13.24 million in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
13.24 million
Change on year
up 37.7%
World rank
17th
of 146 countries
All-time high
17.99 million
in 2018
All-time low
445,823
in 2013
Years of data
14
2010–2023

Resources statistical capacity in Laos, 2010–2023

05.0M10.0M15.0M20.0M2010201620232010: 2.0M2011: 2.6M2012: 2.1M2013: 445.8k2014: 529.3k2015: 2.0M2016: 7.4M2017: 4.3M2018: 18.0M2019: 6.0M2020: 2.7M2021: 5.5M2022: 9.6M2023: 13.2M

Source: Our World in Data.

Analysis

In 2023, resources statistical capacity in Laos stood at 13.24 million.

The figure is up 37.7% on the previous year and up 2,870.6% over ten years.

Over the whole period, resources statistical capacity in Laos peaked at 17.99 million in 2018 and was at its lowest, 445,823, in 2013.

Laos ranks 17th of 146 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Resources statistical capacity in Laos, year by year

Annual values for Resources statistical capacity in Laos, 2010 to 2023.
Year Value Change
2010 1.96 million —
2011 2.56 million +30.9%
2012 2.05 million -19.9%
2013 445,823 -78.3%
2014 529,337 +18.7%
2015 2.00 million +277.9%
2016 7.40 million +270.0%
2017 4.35 million -41.3%
2018 17.99 million +313.9%
2019 6.00 million -66.6%
2020 2.69 million -55.2%
2021 5.47 million +103.5%
2022 9.62 million +75.8%
2023 13.24 million +37.7%

Laos compared with similar countries

  • Laos's 13.24 million is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 2.64 million, 5.0× the median. (47 countries reporting)
  • Laos's 13.24 million is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 413,656, 32.0× the median. (24 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2010s 4.53 million 445,823 17.99 million 10
2020s 7.75 million 2.69 million 13.24 million 4

Countries ranked near Laos

  1. 14 Cameroon 15.85 million compare
  2. 15 Nepal 13.96 million compare
  3. 16 Colombia 13.54 million compare
  4. 18 Malawi 13.06 million compare
  5. 19 Somalia 11.53 million compare
  6. 20 Mali 11.49 million compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is resources statistical capacity in Laos?
Resources statistical capacity in Laos was 13.24 million in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
What is the highest resources statistical capacity recorded in Laos?
The highest recorded value was 17.99 million in 2018.
What is the lowest resources statistical capacity recorded in Laos?
The lowest recorded value was 445,823 in 2013.
How does Laos rank for resources statistical capacity?
Laos ranks 17th out of 146 countries with data for 2023.
Is resources statistical capacity rising or falling in Laos?
Over the last ten years it is up 2,870.6%. 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 Resources statistical capacity. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Resources statistical capacity
Source
Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
146 places, 1,935 data points, 2010–2023
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