Total reserves in months of imports, annual growth rate in Lao People's Democratic Republic
Lao People's Democratic Republic: Total reserves in months of imports, annual growth rate was 10.4 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Total reserves in months of imports, annual growth rate in Lao People's Democratic Republic, 1989–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
Lao People's Democratic Republic recorded 10.4 % change on previous year for total reserves in months of imports, annual growth rate in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 20.6% on the previous year and up 146.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total reserves in months of imports, annual growth rate in Lao People's Democratic Republic peaked at 938.48 % change on previous year in 1989 and was at its lowest, -36.65 % change on previous year, in 1997.
That places Lao People's Democratic Republic 66th out of 177 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.
Total reserves in months of imports, annual growth rate in Lao People's Democratic Republic, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1989 | 938.48 % change on previous year | — |
| 1990 | 4.49 % change on previous year | -99.5% |
| 1991 | 256.69 % change on previous year | +5615.9% |
| 1992 | 24.42 % change on previous year | -90.5% |
| 1993 | -4.22 % change on previous year | -117.3% |
| 1994 | -32.21 % change on previous year | +664.0% |
| 1995 | 29.08 % change on previous year | -190.3% |
| 1996 | 73.11 % change on previous year | +151.4% |
| 1997 | -36.65 % change on previous year | -150.1% |
| 1998 | 15.54 % change on previous year | -142.4% |
| 1999 | 34.93 % change on previous year | +124.9% |
| 2000 | -8.68 % change on previous year | -124.8% |
| 2001 | 17.04 % change on previous year | -296.4% |
| 2002 | 64.08 % change on previous year | +276.1% |
| 2003 | 21.7 % change on previous year | -66.1% |
| 2004 | -30.2 % change on previous year | -239.2% |
| 2005 | -11.64 % change on previous year | -61.5% |
| 2006 | 26.32 % change on previous year | -326.1% |
| 2007 | 47.62 % change on previous year | +80.9% |
| 2008 | -6.63 % change on previous year | -113.9% |
| 2009 | 6.98 % change on previous year | -205.4% |
| 2010 | -19.02 % change on previous year | -372.3% |
| 2011 | -15.8 % change on previous year | -16.9% |
| 2012 | -21.89 % change on previous year | +38.6% |
| 2013 | -23.31 % change on previous year | +6.5% |
| 2014 | -22.26 % change on previous year | -4.5% |
| 2015 | -22.06 % change on previous year | -0.9% |
| 2016 | -11 % change on previous year | -50.1% |
| 2017 | 14.41 % change on previous year | -231.1% |
| 2018 | -23.92 % change on previous year | -265.9% |
| 2019 | 9.71 % change on previous year | -140.6% |
| 2020 | 108.88 % change on previous year | +1020.9% |
| 2021 | -5.18 % change on previous year | -104.8% |
| 2022 | -34.25 % change on previous year | +561.5% |
| 2023 | 8.62 % change on previous year | -125.2% |
| 2024 | 10.4 % change on previous year | +20.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 938.48 % change on previous year | 938.48 % change on previous year | 938.48 % change on previous year | 1 |
| 1990s | 36.52 % change on previous year | -36.65 % change on previous year | 256.69 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 12.66 % change on previous year | -30.2 % change on previous year | 64.08 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | -13.51 % change on previous year | -23.92 % change on previous year | 14.41 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 17.7 % change on previous year | -34.25 % change on previous year | 108.88 % change on previous year | 5 |
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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 total reserves in months of imports, annual growth rate in Lao People's Democratic Republic?
- Total reserves in months of imports, annual growth rate in Lao People's Democratic Republic was 10.4 % change on previous year in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest total reserves in months of imports, annual growth rate recorded in Lao People's Democratic Republic?
- The highest recorded value was 938.48 % change on previous year in 1989.
- What is the lowest total reserves in months of imports, annual growth rate recorded in Lao People's Democratic Republic?
- The lowest recorded value was -36.65 % change on previous year in 1997.
- How does Lao People's Democratic Republic rank for total reserves in months of imports, annual growth rate?
- Lao People's Democratic Republic ranks 66th out of 177 countries with data for 2024.
- Is total reserves in months of imports, annual growth rate rising or falling in Lao People's Democratic Republic?
- Over the last ten years it is up 146.7%. 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 Total reserves in months of imports, annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Total reserves in months of imports. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Total reserves in months of imports International Financial Statistics database, International Monetary Fund (IMF)
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The year-on-year percentage change in Total reserves in months of imports. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.