Import volume index in Laos
Laos: Import volume index was 115 2015 = 100 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Import volume index in Laos, 2005–2024
Source: UN Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD). Measured in 2015 = 100.
Analysis
The most recent figure for import volume index in Laos is 115 2015 = 100, measured in 2024. That is the highest value across all 20 years on record.
That represents a change of up 19.5% on the previous year and up 69.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, import volume index in Laos peaked at 115 2015 = 100 in 2024 and was at its lowest, 18.3 2015 = 100, in 2005.
That places Laos 105th out of 204 countries with data for 2024, putting it 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 | 21.72 2015 = 100 | 18.3 2015 = 100 | 27.2 2015 = 100 | 5 |
| 2010s | 73.97 2015 = 100 | 35.8 2015 = 100 | 105.4 2015 = 100 | 10 |
| 2020s | 97.58 2015 = 100 | 91.7 2015 = 100 | 115 2015 = 100 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Laos
More private sector data for Laos
- Merchandise exports 12.38 billion current US$ (2025)
- Manufactures exports 32.8% (2023)
- Food exports 23.2% (2023)
- Merchandise imports 10.34 billion current US$ (2025)
- Manufactures imports 61.7% (2023)
- Food imports 12.7% (2023)
- Merchandise trade 124.1% (2025)
- Commercial service exports 1.73 billion current US$ (2024)
- Transport services 27.6% (2024)
- Computer, communications and other services 6.0% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is import volume index in Laos?
- Import volume index in Laos was 115 2015 = 100 in 2024, according to UN Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD).
- What is the highest import volume index recorded in Laos?
- The highest recorded value was 115 2015 = 100 in 2024.
- What is the lowest import volume index recorded in Laos?
- The lowest recorded value was 18.3 2015 = 100 in 2005.
- How does Laos rank for import volume index?
- Laos ranks 105th out of 204 countries with data for 2024.
- Is import volume index rising or falling in Laos?
- Over the last ten years it is up 69.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Laos data come from?
- The figures come from UN Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD), published as part of Import volume index (2015 = 100). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Import volume indexes are derived from UNCTAD's volume index series and are the ratio of the import value indexes to the corresponding unit value indexes. Unit value indexes are based on data reported by countries that demonstrate consistency under UNCTAD quality controls, supplemented by UNCTAD's estimates using the previous year's trade values at the Standard International Trade Classification three-digit level as weights.