Gross fixed capital formation in Laos
Laos: Gross fixed capital formation was 37.50 trillion current LCU in 2016. ◆ Volatile
Gross fixed capital formation in Laos, 1984–2016
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks. Measured in current LCU.
Analysis
In 2016, gross fixed capital formation in Laos stood at 37.50 trillion current LCU. That is the highest value across all 22 years on record.
The figure is up 1.4% on the previous year and up 255.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross fixed capital formation in Laos peaked at 37.50 trillion current LCU in 2016 and was at its lowest, 3.80 billion current LCU, in 1984.
That places Laos 21st out of 180 countries with data for 2016, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 14.82 billion current LCU | 3.80 billion current LCU | 31.70 billion current LCU | 5 |
| 2000s | 8.85 trillion current LCU | 1.83 trillion current LCU | 16.86 trillion current LCU | 10 |
| 2010s | 28.22 trillion current LCU | 16.17 trillion current LCU | 37.50 trillion current LCU | 7 |
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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)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross fixed capital formation in Laos?
- Gross fixed capital formation in Laos was 37.50 trillion current LCU in 2016, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks.
- What is the highest gross fixed capital formation recorded in Laos?
- The highest recorded value was 37.50 trillion current LCU in 2016.
- What is the lowest gross fixed capital formation recorded in Laos?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.80 billion current LCU in 1984.
- How does Laos rank for gross fixed capital formation?
- Laos ranks 21st out of 180 countries with data for 2016.
- Is gross fixed capital formation rising or falling in Laos?
- Over the last ten years it is up 255.5%. 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 Gross fixed capital formation (current LCU). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Gross fixed capital formation includes acquisitions less disposals of fixed assets during the accounting period, including certain specified expenditures on services that add to the value of non-produced assets. This indicator is expressed in current prices, meaning no adjustment has been made to account for price changes over time. This series is expressed in local currency units.