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Lao PDR Exports of goods and services (% of GDP) 2026: Interactive Chart & Historical Data

Exports of goods and services (% of GDP) in Lao PDR stood at 33.21% in 2016, according to World Bank. The latest value is down 0.74 percentage points from 33.95% in 2015. Ten years earlier, in 2006, the value was 38.16% (down 4.95 percentage points since). The highest value since 1984 was 40.75% in 2014, the lowest 2.76% in 1984. Lao PDR ranked 101st highest of the 200 countries in this dataset in 2016; Luxembourg ranked first.

Data source: World Bank · Unit: % · Category: Macroeconomics · Explore more indicators on EconDash

Data updated:Last checked:Frequency:AnnualCoverage:1960–2025
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What is Exports of goods and services (% of GDP)?

Exports of goods and services (% of GDP), measured in %, measures the total economic output of Lao PDR. It represents the broadest indicator of economic activity, capturing production, income, and expenditure across all sectors — from manufacturing and services to agriculture and government. GDP can be calculated three ways: by adding up all expenditures (consumption + investment + government spending + net exports), by summing all incomes earned, or by totaling value added at each production stage. In Lao PDR, the statistical agency compiles GDP data through comprehensive surveys of businesses, government records, and household expenditure patterns. While GDP per capita provides insight into average living standards, it does not capture income distribution, environmental costs, or unpaid work like caregiving. Nevertheless, GDP growth remains the most widely followed metric for assessing whether an economy is expanding or contracting.

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What is the latest Exports of goods and services (% of GDP) in Lao PDR?

Exports of goods and services (% of GDP) in Lao PDR stood at 33.21% in 2016, according to World Bank.

Is Exports of goods and services (% of GDP) in Lao PDR rising or falling?

The latest value is down 0.74 percentage points from 33.95% in 2015. Ten years earlier, in 2006, the value was 38.16% (down 4.95 percentage points since).

How does Lao PDR rank for Exports of goods and services (% of GDP)?

Lao PDR ranked 101st highest of the 200 countries in this dataset in 2016; Luxembourg ranked first.

What is the highest Exports of goods and services (% of GDP) on record in Lao PDR?

The highest value since 1984 was 40.75% in 2014, the lowest 2.76% in 1984.

Metadata for Exports of goods and services (% of GDP) in Lao PDR
IndicatorExports of goods and services (% of GDP)
CountryLao PDR
CategoryMacroeconomics
Unit%
SourceWorld Bank
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Latest value: 33.21% (2016)

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Source:World Bank — series NE.EXP.GNFS.ZS
License:CC BY 4.0
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APA

World Bank. (2026). Exports of goods and services (% of GDP) — Lao PDR [Data set]. Retrieved November 13, 2026, from EconDash: https://econdash.org/chart/exports-of-goods-and-services-of-gdp/LAO. Original source: https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/NE.EXP.GNFS.ZS

MLA

World Bank. "Exports of goods and services (% of GDP) — Lao PDR." EconDash, 2026, https://econdash.org/chart/exports-of-goods-and-services-of-gdp/LAO. Accessed 13 Nov. 2026. Original source: https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/NE.EXP.GNFS.ZS.

Chicago

World Bank. 2026. "Exports of goods and services (% of GDP) — Lao PDR." EconDash. Accessed November 13, 2026. https://econdash.org/chart/exports-of-goods-and-services-of-gdp/LAO. Original source: https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/NE.EXP.GNFS.ZS.

BibTeX
@misc{econdash_exports_of_goods_and_services_of_gdp_lao,
  author = {{World Bank}},
  title = {{Exports of goods and services (\% of GDP) --- Lao PDR}},
  howpublished = {EconDash},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://econdash.org/chart/exports-of-goods-and-services-of-gdp/LAO},
  note = {Accessed: 2026-11-13. Original source: https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/NE.EXP.GNFS.ZS}
}