Gold reserves at 35 SDRs per ounce in Laos
Laos: Gold reserves at 35 SDRs per ounce was 991,291 SDR in 2019. ◆ Volatile
Gold reserves at 35 SDRs per ounce in Laos, 1989–2019
Source: International Monetary Fund. Measured in SDR.
Analysis
The most recent figure for gold reserves at 35 sdrs per ounce in Laos is 991,291 SDR, measured in 2019.
That represents a change of down 90.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gold reserves at 35 sdrs per ounce in Laos peaked at 9.99 million SDR in 2011 and was at its lowest, 374,639 SDR, in 2015.
That places Laos 103rd out of 166 countries with data for 2019, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Gold reserves at 35 SDRs per ounce in Laos, year by year
| Year | SDR | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1989 | 600,000 SDR | — |
| 1990 | 600,000 SDR | +0.0% |
| 1991 | 600,000 SDR | +0.0% |
| 1992 | 600,000 SDR | +0.0% |
| 1993 | 600,000 SDR | +0.0% |
| 1994 | 600,000 SDR | +0.0% |
| 1995 | 600,000 SDR | +0.0% |
| 1996 | 600,000 SDR | +0.0% |
| 1997 | 600,000 SDR | +0.0% |
| 1998 | 600,000 SDR | +0.0% |
| 1999 | 4.10 million SDR | +583.3% |
| 2000 | 590,000 SDR | -85.6% |
| 2001 | 2.53 million SDR | +328.8% |
| 2002 | 2.53 million SDR | +0.0% |
| 2003 | 4.10 million SDR | +62.1% |
| 2004 | 4.10 million SDR | +0.0% |
| 2005 | 5.10 million SDR | +24.4% |
| 2006 | 7.35 million SDR | +44.1% |
| 2007 | 7.35 million SDR | +0.0% |
| 2008 | 9.99 million SDR | +35.9% |
| 2009 | 9.99 million SDR | +0.0% |
| 2010 | 9.99 million SDR | +0.0% |
| 2011 | 9.99 million SDR | +0.0% |
| 2012 | 9.99 million SDR | +0.0% |
| 2013 | 9.97 million SDR | -0.2% |
| 2014 | 9.97 million SDR | +0.0% |
| 2015 | 374,639 SDR | -96.2% |
| 2016 | 991,291 SDR | +164.6% |
| 2017 | 991,291 SDR | +0.0% |
| 2018 | 991,291 SDR | +0.0% |
| 2019 | 991,291 SDR | +0.0% |
Laos compared with similar countries
- Laos's 991,291 SDR is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 4.60 million SDR, 22% of the median. (35 countries reporting)
- Laos's 991,291 SDR is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 6.95 million SDR, 14% of the median. (22 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 600,000 SDR | 600,000 SDR | 600,000 SDR | 1 |
| 1990s | 950,000 SDR | 600,000 SDR | 4.10 million SDR | 10 |
| 2000s | 5.36 million SDR | 590,000 SDR | 9.99 million SDR | 10 |
| 2010s | 5.43 million SDR | 374,639 SDR | 9.99 million SDR | 10 |
Countries ranked near Laos
More financial sector data for Laos
- 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 gold reserves at 35 sdrs per ounce in Laos?
- Gold reserves at 35 sdrs per ounce in Laos was 991,291 SDR in 2019, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest gold reserves at 35 sdrs per ounce recorded in Laos?
- The highest recorded value was 9.99 million SDR in 2011.
- What is the lowest gold reserves at 35 sdrs per ounce recorded in Laos?
- The lowest recorded value was 374,639 SDR in 2015.
- How does Laos rank for gold reserves at 35 sdrs per ounce?
- Laos ranks 103rd out of 166 countries with data for 2019.
- Is gold reserves at 35 sdrs per ounce rising or falling in Laos?
- Over the last ten years it is down 90.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Laos data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of Gold reserves at 35 SDRs per ounce (SDR). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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International liquidity consists of all the resources that are available to the monetary authorities of countries for the purpose of meeting balance of payments financing needs.