Lao PDR—Exports of Goods & Services (% of GDP)
Lao PDR's exports of goods & services (% of GDP) was 33.2% in 2016. This represents a -2.2% change from 2015. Over the past 17 years, the highest recorded value was 40.8% (2014) and the lowest was 23.5% (2003). Data sourced from the World Bank World Development Indicators.
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 33.2% | -2.2% |
| 2015 | 34.0% | -16.7% |
| 2014 | 40.8% | +6.8% |
| 2013 | 38.2% | +0.8% |
| 2012 | 37.9% | -6.1% |
| 2011 | 40.3% | +14.0% |
| 2010 | 35.4% | +17.6% |
| 2009 | 30.1% | -9.3% |
| 2008 | 33.2% | -1.4% |
| 2007 | 33.6% | -11.9% |
| 2006 | 38.2% | +31.7% |
| 2005 | 29.0% | +16.3% |
| 2004 | 24.9% | +6.0% |
| 2003 | 23.5% | -18.3% |
| 2002 | 28.8% | +3.2% |
| 2001 | 27.9% | -9.1% |
| 2000 | 30.7% |
Top Countries — Exports of Goods & Services (% of GDP)
| # | Country | Value | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hong Kong SAR, China | 199.8% | 2025 |
| 2 | Luxembourg | 190.5% | 2025 |
| 3 | San Marino | 186.0% | 2023 |
| 4 | Singapore | 177.9% | 2025 |
| 5 | Ireland | 140.1% | 2025 |
| 6 | Malta | 119.1% | 2025 |
| 7 | Djibouti | 110.5% | 2025 |
| 8 | United Arab Emirates | 106.8% | 2023 |
| 9 | Viet Nam | 98.2% | 2025 |
| 10 | Cyprus | 97.6% | 2025 |
About This Indicator
Definition
Exports of goods includes changes in the economic ownership of goods from residents of the compiling economy to non-residents, irrespective of physical movement of goods across national borders. Exports of services includes services provided by residents to non-residents. This indicator is expressed as a percentage of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) which is the total income earned through the production of goods and services in an economic territory during an accounting period.
Methodology
Original contributors: Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs); National Accounts data files, Central Banks; Staff estimates, World Bank (WB)
Unit
% of GDP