How does Laos rank for general government final consumption expenditure?

Laos ranks 117th out of 167 countries with data for 2016.

Is general government final consumption expenditure rising or falling in Laos?

Over the last ten years it is up 286.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this Laos data come from?

The figures come from Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks, published as part of General government final consumption expenditure (constant 2015 US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

General government final consumption expenditure in Laos

Name: General government final consumption expenditure in Laos
Creator: Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks
License: CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)

Laos: General government final consumption expenditure was 2.17 billion constant 2015 US$ in 2016. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2016)

2.17 billion constant 2015 US$

Change on year

down 0.3%

World rank

117th

of 167 countries

All-time high

2.18 billion constant 2015 US$

in 2015

All-time low

250.87 million constant 2015 US$

in 2000

Years of data

2000–2016

General government final consumption expenditure in Laos, 2000–2016

Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks. Measured in constant 2015 US$.

Analysis

Laos recorded 2.17 billion constant 2015 US$ for general government final consumption expenditure in 2016.

That represents a change of down 0.3% on the previous year and up 286.6% over ten years.

Over the whole period, general government final consumption expenditure in Laos peaked at 2.18 billion constant 2015 US$ in 2015 and was at its lowest, 250.87 million constant 2015 US$, in 2000.

Laos ranks 117th of 167 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

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

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
2000s	531.83 million constant 2015 US$	250.87 million constant 2015 US$	1.20 billion constant 2015 US$	10
2010s	1.80 billion constant 2015 US$	1.17 billion constant 2015 US$	2.18 billion constant 2015 US$	7

Countries ranked near Laos

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119 Nicaragua 2.07 billion constant 2015 US$ compare
120 Mauritius 2.06 billion constant 2015 US$ compare

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More economy & growth data for Laos

DEC alternative conversion factor 20,444 LCU per US$ (2025)
Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) 12.36 trillion current LCU (2025)
Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) 604.50 million current US$ (2025)
Taxes less subsidies on products 39.84 trillion current LCU (2025)
Taxes less subsidies on products 1.95 billion current US$ (2025)
Net primary income (Net income from abroad) -20.95 trillion current LCU (2025)
Net primary income (Net income from abroad) -1.02 billion current US$ (2025)
GNI per capita 44.87 million current LCU (2025)
GNI per capita, Atlas method 2,150 current US$ (2025)
GNI 353.24 trillion current LCU (2025)

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Frequently asked questions

What is general government final consumption expenditure in Laos?: General government final consumption expenditure in Laos was 2.17 billion constant 2015 US$ in 2016, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks.
What is the highest general government final consumption expenditure recorded in Laos?: The highest recorded value was 2.18 billion constant 2015 US$ in 2015.
What is the lowest general government final consumption expenditure recorded in Laos?: The lowest recorded value was 250.87 million constant 2015 US$ in 2000.
How does Laos rank for general government final consumption expenditure?: Laos ranks 117th out of 167 countries with data for 2016.
Is general government final consumption expenditure rising or falling in Laos?: Over the last ten years it is up 286.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Laos data come from?: The figures come from Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks, published as part of General government final consumption expenditure (constant 2015 US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator: General government final consumption expenditure (constant 2015 US$)
Unit: constant 2015 US$
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks
Licence: CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage: 200 places, 8,603 data points, 1960–2025
Last refreshed: 06 August 2026

Final consumption expenditure is expenditure on goods and services by resident institutional units for the direct satisfaction of human needs or wants, whether individual or collective. General government FCE includes all government current expenditures for purchases of goods and services (including compensation of employees), and most expenditures on national defense and security, but excludes government military expenditures that are part of government capital formation. This indicator is expressed in constant prices, meaning the series has been adjusted to account for price changes over time. The reference year for this adjustment is 2015. This indicator is expressed in United States dollars.