Total Reserves in Laos

Laos: Total Reserves was 884.91 in 2016. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2016)
884.91
Change on year
down 15.2%
World rank
128th
of 164 countries
All-time high
1,044
in 2015
All-time low
140.01
in 2001
Years of data
17
2000–2016

Total Reserves in Laos, 2000–2016

2004006008001.0k2000200820162000: 140.42001: 1402002: 205.12003: 240.52004: 251.32005: 259.62006: 360.62007: 567.42008: 668.82009: 728.62010: 718.72011: 756.52012: 814.42013: 7372014: 889.52015: 1.0k2016: 884.9

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 164 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.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 356.23 140.01 728.61 10
2010s 834.97 718.74 1,044 7

Countries ranked near Laos

  1. 125 Cyprus 1,072 compare
  2. 126 Bhutan 987.25 compare
  3. 127 Fiji 907.72 compare
  4. 129 Mauritania 835.83 compare
  5. 130 Guinea 832.7 compare
  6. 131 Lesotho 728.53 compare

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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 164 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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Indicator
Total Reserves
Source
World Bank staff calculations based on Datastream data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
175 places, 4,420 data points, 1990–2025
Last refreshed

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.