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Lao PDR Net ODA received (% of GNI) 2026: Interactive Chart & Historical Data

Net ODA received (% of GNI) in Lao PDR stood at 3.51% in 2023, according to World Bank. The latest value is down 0.32 percentage points from 3.82% in 2022. Ten years earlier, in 2013, the value was 3.73% (down 0.23 percentage points since). The highest value since 1984 was 17.52% in 1999, the lowest 1.51% in 1985. Lao PDR ranked 53rd highest of the 130 countries in this dataset in 2023; Tuvalu ranked first.

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

Data updated:Last checked:Frequency:AnnualCoverage:1960–2023
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What is Net ODA received (% of GNI)?

Net ODA received (% of GNI), 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 Net ODA received (% of GNI) in Lao PDR?

Net ODA received (% of GNI) in Lao PDR stood at 3.51% in 2023, according to World Bank.

Is Net ODA received (% of GNI) in Lao PDR rising or falling?

The latest value is down 0.32 percentage points from 3.82% in 2022. Ten years earlier, in 2013, the value was 3.73% (down 0.23 percentage points since).

How does Lao PDR rank for Net ODA received (% of GNI)?

Lao PDR ranked 53rd highest of the 130 countries in this dataset in 2023; Tuvalu ranked first.

What is the highest Net ODA received (% of GNI) on record in Lao PDR?

The highest value since 1984 was 17.52% in 1999, the lowest 1.51% in 1985.

Metadata for Net ODA received (% of GNI) in Lao PDR
IndicatorNet ODA received (% of GNI)
CountryLao PDR
CategoryMacroeconomics
Unit%
SourceWorld Bank
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Source:World Bank — series DT.ODA.ODAT.GN.ZS
License:CC BY 4.0
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APA

World Bank. (2026). Net ODA received (% of GNI) — Lao PDR [Data set]. Retrieved November 13, 2026, from EconDash: https://econdash.org/chart/wdi-dt-oda-odat-gn-zs/LAO. Original source: https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/DT.ODA.ODAT.GN.ZS

MLA

World Bank. "Net ODA received (% of GNI) — Lao PDR." EconDash, 2026, https://econdash.org/chart/wdi-dt-oda-odat-gn-zs/LAO. Accessed 13 Nov. 2026. Original source: https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/DT.ODA.ODAT.GN.ZS.

Chicago

World Bank. 2026. "Net ODA received (% of GNI) — Lao PDR." EconDash. Accessed November 13, 2026. https://econdash.org/chart/wdi-dt-oda-odat-gn-zs/LAO. Original source: https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/DT.ODA.ODAT.GN.ZS.

BibTeX
@misc{econdash_wdi_dt_oda_odat_gn_zs_lao,
  author = {{World Bank}},
  title = {{Net ODA received (\% of GNI) --- Lao PDR}},
  howpublished = {EconDash},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://econdash.org/chart/wdi-dt-oda-odat-gn-zs/LAO},
  note = {Accessed: 2026-11-13. Original source: https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/DT.ODA.ODAT.GN.ZS}
}