Portfolio Investment, net in Laos
Laos: Portfolio Investment, net was 250.28 million BoP, current US$ in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Portfolio Investment, net in Laos, 1991–2024
Source: Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF). Measured in BoP, current US$.
Analysis
In 2024, portfolio investment, net in Laos stood at 250.28 million BoP, current US$.
That represents a change of up 153.1% on the previous year and up 168.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, portfolio investment, net in Laos peaked at 310.13 million BoP, current US$ in 2021 and was at its lowest, -537.83 million BoP, current US$, in 2015.
That places Laos 66th out of 187 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | -1.15 million BoP, current US$ | -1.20 million BoP, current US$ | -1.10 million BoP, current US$ | 2 |
| 2010s | -246.52 million BoP, current US$ | -537.83 million BoP, current US$ | 41.28 million BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 168.92 million BoP, current US$ | -71.31 million BoP, current US$ | 310.13 million BoP, current US$ | 5 |
Countries ranked near Laos
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- 65 Bermuda 250.38 million BoP, current US$ compare
- 67 Bahamas 238.60 million BoP, current US$ compare
- 68 Jordan 212.39 million BoP, current US$ compare
- 69 Bangladesh 189.92 million BoP, current US$ compare
More economy & growth data for Laos
- Industry (including construction), value added 109.15 trillion current LCU (2025)
- Final consumption expenditure 3.7% (2016)
- Industry (including construction), value added 4.8% (2025)
- Final consumption expenditure 79.7% (2016)
- Industry (including construction), value added 7.33 billion constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- Gross national expenditure 17.29 billion current US$ (2016)
- Gross national expenditure 140.49 trillion current LCU (2016)
- Gross national expenditure 17.78 billion constant 2015 US$ (2016)
- Industry (including construction), value added 5.34 billion current US$ (2025)
- Exports of goods and services 10.5% (2016)
Frequently asked questions
- What is portfolio investment, net in Laos?
- Portfolio investment, net in Laos was 250.28 million BoP, current US$ in 2024, according to Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF).
- What is the highest portfolio investment, net recorded in Laos?
- The highest recorded value was 310.13 million BoP, current US$ in 2021.
- What is the lowest portfolio investment, net recorded in Laos?
- The lowest recorded value was -537.83 million BoP, current US$ in 2015.
- How does Laos rank for portfolio investment, net?
- Laos ranks 66th out of 187 countries with data for 2024.
- Is portfolio investment, net rising or falling in Laos?
- Over the last ten years it is up 168.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Laos data come from?
- The figures come from Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF), published as part of Portfolio Investment, net (BoP, current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Portfolio investment includes cross-border flows and positions involving debt or equity securities, other than those included in direct investment or reserve assets. This indicator is expressed in current prices, meaning no adjustment has been made to account for price changes over time. This indicator is expressed in United States dollars.