Gross fixed capital formation, private sector in Laos
Laos: Gross fixed capital formation, private sector was 27.34 trillion current LCU in 2016. ◆ Volatile
Gross fixed capital formation, private sector in Laos, 2000–2016
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks. Measured in current LCU.
Analysis
The most recent figure for gross fixed capital formation, private sector in Laos is 27.34 trillion current LCU, measured in 2016. That is the highest value across all 17 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 264.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross fixed capital formation, private sector in Laos peaked at 27.34 trillion current LCU in 2016 and was at its lowest, 854.55 billion current LCU, in 2000.
That places Laos 9th out of 105 countries with data for 2016, putting it in the top 10%.
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 | 6.24 trillion current LCU | 854.55 billion current LCU | 11.45 trillion current LCU | 10 |
| 2010s | 19.50 trillion current LCU | 10.43 trillion current LCU | 27.34 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, private sector in Laos?
- Gross fixed capital formation, private sector in Laos was 27.34 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, private sector recorded in Laos?
- The highest recorded value was 27.34 trillion current LCU in 2016.
- What is the lowest gross fixed capital formation, private sector recorded in Laos?
- The lowest recorded value was 854.55 billion current LCU in 2000.
- How does Laos rank for gross fixed capital formation, private sector?
- Laos ranks 9th out of 105 countries with data for 2016.
- Is gross fixed capital formation, private sector rising or falling in Laos?
- Over the last ten years it is up 264.8%. 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, private sector (current LCU). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Private investment covers outlays by the private sector (including private nonprofit agencies) on additions to its fixed domestic assets. 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.