Total Reserves in Laos
Laos: Total Reserves was 884.91 in 2016. ◆ Volatile
Total Reserves in Laos, 2000–2016
Source: World Bank staff calculations based on Datastream data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for total reserves in Laos is 884.91, measured in 2016.
The figure is down 15.2% on the previous year and up 145.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total reserves in Laos peaked at 1,044 in 2015 and was at its lowest, 140.01, in 2001.
That places Laos 128th out of 165 countries with data for 2016, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Total Reserves in Laos, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 140.43 | — |
| 2001 | 140.01 | -0.3% |
| 2002 | 205.07 | +46.5% |
| 2003 | 240.49 | +17.3% |
| 2004 | 251.28 | +4.5% |
| 2005 | 259.59 | +3.3% |
| 2006 | 360.56 | +38.9% |
| 2007 | 567.39 | +57.4% |
| 2008 | 668.82 | +17.9% |
| 2009 | 728.61 | +8.9% |
| 2010 | 718.74 | -1.4% |
| 2011 | 756.55 | +5.3% |
| 2012 | 814.44 | +7.7% |
| 2013 | 737 | -9.5% |
| 2014 | 889.55 | +20.7% |
| 2015 | 1,044 | +17.3% |
| 2016 | 884.91 | -15.2% |
Laos compared with similar countries
- Laos's 884.91 is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 3,831, 23% of the median. (40 countries reporting)
- Laos's 884.91 is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 27,530, 3% of the median. (25 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 356.23 | 140.01 | 728.61 | 10 |
| 2010s | 834.97 | 718.74 | 1,044 | 7 |
Countries ranked near Laos
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 total reserves in Laos?
- Total reserves in Laos was 884.91 in 2016, according to World Bank staff calculations based on Datastream data.
- What is the highest total reserves recorded in Laos?
- The highest recorded value was 1,044 in 2015.
- What is the lowest total reserves recorded in Laos?
- The lowest recorded value was 140.01 in 2001.
- How does Laos rank for total reserves?
- Laos ranks 128th out of 165 countries with data for 2016.
- Is total reserves rising or falling in Laos?
- Over the last ten years it is up 145.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Laos data come from?
- The figures come from World Bank staff calculations based on Datastream data, published as part of Total Reserves. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Total reserves comprise holdings of monetary gold, special drawing rights, reserves of IMF members held by the IMF, and holdings of foreign exchange under the control of monetary authorities.