Debt service on external debt, total (TDS, current US$), annual in Lao People's Democratic Republic

Lao People's Democratic Republic: Debt service on external debt, total (TDS, current US$), annual was 70.12 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
70.12 % change on previous year
Change on year
up 1,144.4%
World rank
7th
of 121 countries
All-time high
197.9 % change on previous year
in 1993
All-time low
-81.39 % change on previous year
in 1980
Years of data
54
1971–2024

Debt service on external debt, total (TDS, current US$), annual in Lao People's Democratic Republic, 1971–2024

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Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.

Analysis

Lao People's Democratic Republic recorded 70.12 % change on previous year for debt service on external debt, total (tds, current us$), annual in 2024.

That represents a change of up 1,144.4% on the previous year and up 398.7% over ten years.

Over the whole period, debt service on external debt, total (tds, current us$), annual in Lao People's Democratic Republic peaked at 197.9 % change on previous year in 1993 and was at its lowest, -81.39 % change on previous year, in 1980.

Lao People's Democratic Republic ranks 7th of 121 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Debt service on external debt, total (TDS, current US$), annual in Lao People's Democratic Republic, year by year

Annual values for Debt service on external debt, total (TDS, current US$), annual growth rate in Lao People's Democratic Republic, 1971 to 2024.
Year % change on previous year Change
1971 21.06 % change on previous year
1972 79.33 % change on previous year +276.7%
1973 50.5 % change on previous year -36.3%
1974 9.5 % change on previous year -81.2%
1975 7.97 % change on previous year -16.1%
1976 2.93 % change on previous year -63.3%
1977 14.43 % change on previous year +392.4%
1978 44.89 % change on previous year +211.1%
1979 28.19 % change on previous year -37.2%
1980 -81.39 % change on previous year -388.7%
1981 -8.55 % change on previous year -89.5%
1982 98.14 % change on previous year -1247.3%
1983 -15.84 % change on previous year -116.1%
1984 79.9 % change on previous year -604.3%
1985 1.02 % change on previous year -98.7%
1986 22.5 % change on previous year +2110.8%
1987 23.77 % change on previous year +5.6%
1988 -1.51 % change on previous year -106.3%
1989 70.03 % change on previous year -4750.9%
1990 -48.62 % change on previous year -169.4%
1991 -5.42 % change on previous year -88.9%
1992 12.11 % change on previous year -323.4%
1993 197.9 % change on previous year +1533.9%
1994 -30.4 % change on previous year -115.4%
1995 28.98 % change on previous year -195.3%
1996 11.98 % change on previous year -58.7%
1997 -4.13 % change on previous year -134.5%
1998 12.46 % change on previous year -401.5%
1999 21.52 % change on previous year +72.7%
2000 9.09 % change on previous year -57.7%
2001 8.18 % change on previous year -10.1%
2002 114.77 % change on previous year +1302.9%
2003 8.48 % change on previous year -92.6%
2004 21.68 % change on previous year +155.8%
2005 8.25 % change on previous year -61.9%
2006 37.96 % change on previous year +359.9%
2007 7.03 % change on previous year -81.5%
2008 9.07 % change on previous year +29.0%
2009 5.26 % change on previous year -42.0%
2010 31.34 % change on previous year +496.0%
2011 4.32 % change on previous year -86.2%
2012 -15.2 % change on previous year -451.8%
2013 29 % change on previous year -290.7%
2014 14.06 % change on previous year -51.5%
2015 7.08 % change on previous year -49.7%
2016 34.08 % change on previous year +381.6%
2017 13.87 % change on previous year -59.3%
2018 19.29 % change on previous year +39.1%
2019 39.43 % change on previous year +104.5%
2020 -13.82 % change on previous year -135.0%
2021 150.9 % change on previous year -1192.0%
2022 -41.63 % change on previous year -127.6%
2023 -6.71 % change on previous year -83.9%
2024 70.12 % change on previous year -1144.4%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1970s 28.76 % change on previous year 2.93 % change on previous year 79.33 % change on previous year 9
1980s 18.81 % change on previous year -81.39 % change on previous year 98.14 % change on previous year 10
1990s 19.64 % change on previous year -48.62 % change on previous year 197.9 % change on previous year 10
2000s 22.98 % change on previous year 5.26 % change on previous year 114.77 % change on previous year 10
2010s 17.73 % change on previous year -15.2 % change on previous year 39.43 % change on previous year 10
2020s 31.77 % change on previous year -41.63 % change on previous year 150.9 % change on previous year 5

Countries ranked near Lao People's Democratic Republic

  1. 4 Niger 99.37 % change on previous year compare
  2. 5 Azerbaijan 90.32 % change on previous year compare
  3. 6 Serbia 88.61 % change on previous year compare
  4. 8 Sri Lanka 68.29 % change on previous year compare
  5. 9 Suriname 68.2 % change on previous year compare
  6. 10 Guyana 63.45 % change on previous year compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is debt service on external debt, total (tds, current us$), annual in Lao People's Democratic Republic?
Debt service on external debt, total (tds, current us$), annual in Lao People's Democratic Republic was 70.12 % change on previous year in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest debt service on external debt, total (tds, current us$), annual recorded in Lao People's Democratic Republic?
The highest recorded value was 197.9 % change on previous year in 1993.
What is the lowest debt service on external debt, total (tds, current us$), annual recorded in Lao People's Democratic Republic?
The lowest recorded value was -81.39 % change on previous year in 1980.
How does Lao People's Democratic Republic rank for debt service on external debt, total (tds, current us$), annual?
Lao People's Democratic Republic ranks 7th out of 121 countries with data for 2024.
Is debt service on external debt, total (tds, current us$), annual rising or falling in Lao People's Democratic Republic?
Over the last ten years it is up 398.7%. 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 Debt service on external debt, total (TDS, current US$), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Debt service on external debt, total (TDS, current US$), annual growth rate
Unit
% change on previous year
Source
Statizoid (derived)
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Coverage
133 places, 6,266 data points, 1971–2024
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The year-on-year percentage change in Debt service on external debt, total (TDS, current US$). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.