Domestic Claims, Claims on Central or General Government, Net Claims in Lao People's Democratic Republic
Lao People's Democratic Republic: Domestic Claims, Claims on Central or General Government, Net Claims was -78.16 units per US$ of GDP in 2010. ◆ Volatile
Domestic Claims, Claims on Central or General Government, Net Claims in Lao People's Democratic Republic, 1989–2010
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in units per US$ of GDP.
Analysis
In 2010, domestic claims, claims on central or general government, net claims in Lao People's Democratic Republic stood at -78.16 units per US$ of GDP.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 42.2% on the previous year and up 78.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, domestic claims, claims on central or general government, net claims in Lao People's Democratic Republic peaked at 0.4528 units per US$ of GDP in 1994 and was at its lowest, -459.02 units per US$ of GDP, in 2002.
Lao People's Democratic Republic ranks 166th of 174 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Domestic Claims, Claims on Central or General Government, Net Claims in Lao People's Democratic Republic, year by year
| Year | units per US$ of GDP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1989 | -20.5 units per US$ of GDP | — |
| 1990 | -17.34 units per US$ of GDP | -15.4% |
| 1991 | -9.3 units per US$ of GDP | -46.4% |
| 1992 | -13.84 units per US$ of GDP | +48.9% |
| 1993 | -20.91 units per US$ of GDP | +51.0% |
| 1994 | 0.4528 units per US$ of GDP | -102.2% |
| 1995 | -8.73 units per US$ of GDP | -2027.3% |
| 1996 | -32.57 units per US$ of GDP | +273.2% |
| 1997 | -42.75 units per US$ of GDP | +31.3% |
| 1998 | -82.96 units per US$ of GDP | +94.1% |
| 1999 | -247.2 units per US$ of GDP | +198.0% |
| 2000 | -364.26 units per US$ of GDP | +47.4% |
| 2001 | -262.75 units per US$ of GDP | -27.9% |
| 2002 | -459.02 units per US$ of GDP | +74.7% |
| 2003 | -224.65 units per US$ of GDP | -51.1% |
| 2004 | -217.09 units per US$ of GDP | -3.4% |
| 2005 | -194.26 units per US$ of GDP | -10.5% |
| 2006 | -105.78 units per US$ of GDP | -45.5% |
| 2007 | -117.34 units per US$ of GDP | +10.9% |
| 2008 | -151.77 units per US$ of GDP | +29.3% |
| 2009 | -135.23 units per US$ of GDP | -10.9% |
| 2010 | -78.16 units per US$ of GDP | -42.2% |
Lao People's Democratic Republic compared with similar countries
- Lao People's Democratic Republic's -78.16 units per US$ of GDP is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 0.0682 units per US$ of GDP. (43 countries reporting)
- Lao People's Democratic Republic's -78.16 units per US$ of GDP is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 0.0582 units per US$ of GDP. (24 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Domestic Claims, Claims on Central or General Government, Net Claims in Lao People's Democratic Republic changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | -2027.3% | 0.4528 units per US$ of GDP | -8.73 units per US$ of GDP |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | -20.5 units per US$ of GDP | -20.5 units per US$ of GDP | -20.5 units per US$ of GDP | 1 |
| 1990s | -47.52 units per US$ of GDP | -247.2 units per US$ of GDP | 0.4528 units per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2000s | -223.21 units per US$ of GDP | -459.02 units per US$ of GDP | -105.78 units per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2010s | -78.16 units per US$ of GDP | -78.16 units per US$ of GDP | -78.16 units per US$ of GDP | 1 |
Countries ranked near Lao People's Democratic Republic
- 163 Kazakhstan -23.18 units per US$ of GDP compare
- 164 Equatorial Guinea -47.87 units per US$ of GDP compare
- 165 Uganda -50.58 units per US$ of GDP compare
- 167 Paraguay -101.16 units per US$ of GDP compare
- 168 Mongolia -106.55 units per US$ of GDP compare
- 169 Congo -107.67 units per US$ of GDP compare
More financial sector data for Lao People's Democratic Republic
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, annual growth rate 5.01 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.001 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per capita 2.3 units per person (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.0007 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per capita 1.68 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, annual growth rate 5.01 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.001 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per capita 2.3 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, SDR, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is domestic claims, claims on central or general government, net claims in Lao People's Democratic Republic?
- Domestic claims, claims on central or general government, net claims in Lao People's Democratic Republic was -78.16 units per US$ of GDP in 2010, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest domestic claims, claims on central or general government, net claims recorded in Lao People's Democratic Republic?
- The highest recorded value was 0.4528 units per US$ of GDP in 1994.
- What is the lowest domestic claims, claims on central or general government, net claims recorded in Lao People's Democratic Republic?
- The lowest recorded value was -459.02 units per US$ of GDP in 2002.
- How does Lao People's Democratic Republic rank for domestic claims, claims on central or general government, net claims?
- Lao People's Democratic Republic ranks 166th out of 174 countries with data for 2010.
- Is domestic claims, claims on central or general government, net claims rising or falling in Lao People's Democratic Republic?
- Over the last ten years it is up 78.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Lao People's Democratic Republic data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Domestic Claims, Claims on Central or General Government, Net Claims on Central or General Government (Depository Corporations Survey, Domestic currency), per unit of GDP. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Domestic Claims, Claims on Central or General Government, Net Claims on Central or General Government (Depository Corporations Survey, Domestic currency) divided by GDP (current US$), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.
Domestic Claims, Claims on Central or General Government, Net Claims on Central or General Government (Depository Corporations Survey, Domestic currency) ÷ GDP (current US$)
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- Domestic Claims, Claims on Central or General Government, Net Claims International Monetary Fund
- GDP Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks
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Domestic Claims, Claims on Central or General Government, Net Claims on Central or General Government (Depository Corporations Survey, Domestic currency) divided by GDP (current US$), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.