Financial Markets Access Index in Lao People's Democratic Republic

Lao People's Democratic Republic: Financial Markets Access Index was 0.0152 in 2020. β—† Volatile

Latest (2020)
0.0152
Change on year
unchanged
World rank
96th
of 183 countries
All-time high
0.0786
in 1998
All-time low
0
in 1980
Years of data
41
1980–2020

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

00.020.040.060.081980200020201980: 01981: 01982: 01983: 01984: 01985: 01986: 01987: 01988: 01989: 0.0481990: 0.0481991: 0.0481992: 0.0541993: 0.0581994: 0.0621995: 0.0631996: 0.071997: 0.0741998: 0.0791999: 0.0672000: 0.0662001: 0.0682002: 0.0632003: 0.0552004: 0.0472005: 0.0472006: 0.0392007: 0.0392008: 0.0432009: 0.0412010: 0.0412011: 0.0342012: 0.032013: 0.0272014: 0.0342015: 0.0342016: 0.0162017: 0.0322018: 0.0472019: 0.0152020: 0.015

Source: International Monetary Fund.

Analysis

The most recent figure for financial markets access index in Lao People's Democratic Republic is 0.0152, measured in 2020.

The figure is down 62.6% over ten years.

Over the whole period, financial markets access index in Lao People's Democratic Republic peaked at 0.0786 in 1998 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1980.

That places Lao People's Democratic Republic 96th out of 183 countries with data for 2020, 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

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1980s 0.0048 0 0.0483 10
1990s 0.0624 0.0483 0.0786 10
2000s 0.0509 0.0391 0.0677 10
2010s 0.0309 0.0152 0.0466 10
2020s 0.0152 0.0152 0.0152 1

Countries ranked near Lao People's Democratic Republic

  1. 93 Tunisia 0.0179 compare
  2. 94 Kyrgyz Republic 0.0174 compare
  3. 95 El Salvador 0.0166 compare
  4. 97 Paraguay 0.0151 compare
  5. 98 Burundi 0.0112 compare
  6. 99 Romania 0.0111 compare

See the full ranking of 192 places β†’

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Frequently asked questions

What is financial markets access index in Lao People's Democratic Republic?
Financial markets access index in Lao People's Democratic Republic was 0.0152 in 2020, according to International Monetary Fund.
What is the highest financial markets access index recorded in Lao People's Democratic Republic?
The highest recorded value was 0.0786 in 1998.
What is the lowest financial markets access 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 markets access index?
Lao People's Democratic Republic ranks 96th out of 183 countries with data for 2020.
Is financial markets access index rising or falling in Lao People's Democratic Republic?
Over the last ten years it is down 62.6%. 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 Markets Access Index. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Financial Markets Access 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.