Financial Development Index in Lao People's Democratic Republic

Lao People's Democratic Republic: Financial Development Index was 0.1682 in 2020. β—† Volatile

Latest (2020)
0.1682
Change on year
down 2.4%
World rank
127th
of 183 countries
All-time high
0.1724
in 2019
All-time low
0
in 1980
Years of data
41
1980–2020

Financial Development Index in Lao People's Democratic Republic, 1980–2020

00.050.10.151980200020201980: 01981: 01982: 01983: 01984: 01985: 01986: 01987: 01988: 01989: 0.1031990: 0.1031991: 0.1041992: 0.0981993: 0.0981994: 0.0991995: 0.1011996: 0.1061997: 0.1071998: 0.1111999: 0.12000: 0.12001: 0.1012002: 0.072003: 0.0982004: 0.092005: 0.122006: 0.1522007: 0.1492008: 0.1292009: 0.1422010: 0.1512011: 0.1482012: 0.1562013: 0.1612014: 0.1322015: 0.1422016: 0.1392017: 0.142018: 0.1722019: 0.1722020: 0.168

Source: International Monetary Fund.

Analysis

In 2020, financial development index in Lao People's Democratic Republic stood at 0.1682.

That represents a change of down 2.4% on the previous year and up 11.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, financial development index in Lao People's Democratic Republic peaked at 0.1724 in 2019 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1980.

Lao People's Democratic Republic ranks 127th of 183 countries on this measure, 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

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1980s 0.0103 0 0.1034 10
1990s 0.1027 0.0975 0.1111 10
2000s 0.115 0.0704 0.1516 10
2010s 0.1513 0.1316 0.1724 10
2020s 0.1682 0.1682 0.1682 1

Countries ranked near Lao People's Democratic Republic

  1. 124 Papua New Guinea 0.1763 compare
  2. 125 Paraguay 0.1735 compare
  3. 126 Ghana 0.1695 compare
  4. 128 Tajikistan, Republic of 0.1603 compare
  5. 129 Burundi 0.1593 compare
  6. 130 Liberia 0.1582 compare

See the full ranking of 192 places β†’

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Frequently asked questions

What is financial development index in Lao People's Democratic Republic?
Financial development index in Lao People's Democratic Republic was 0.1682 in 2020, according to International Monetary Fund.
What is the highest financial development index recorded in Lao People's Democratic Republic?
The highest recorded value was 0.1724 in 2019.
What is the lowest financial development index recorded in Lao People's Democratic Republic?
The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1980.
How does Lao People's Democratic Republic rank for financial development index?
Lao People's Democratic Republic ranks 127th out of 183 countries with data for 2020.
Is financial development index rising or falling in Lao People's Democratic Republic?
Over the last ten years it is up 11.8%. 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 International Monetary Fund, published as part of Financial Development Index. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Financial Development Index
Source
International Monetary Fund
Licence
IMF Terms and Conditions (attribution required)
Coverage
192 places, 7,872 data points, 1980–2020
Last refreshed

The dataset contains nine indices that summarize how developed financial institutions and financial markets are in terms of their depth, access, and efficiency. These indices are aggregated into an overall index of financial development. With the coverage of over 180 countries on annual frequency from 1980 onwards, the database should offer a useful analytical tool for researchers and policy makers.