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

Lao People's Democratic Republic: Debt service on external debt, total (TDS, current US$), per square was 5,448 TDS, current US$ per square kilometre in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
5,448 TDS, current US$ per square kilometre
Change on year
down 6.7%
World rank
72nd
of 120 countries
All-time high
10,005 TDS, current US$ per square kilometre
in 2021
All-time low
6.85 TDS, current US$ per square kilometre
in 1970
Years of data
54
1970–2023

Debt service on external debt, total (TDS, current US$), per square in Lao People's Democratic Republic, 1970–2023

02.0k4.0k6.0k8.0k10.0k197019962023

Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in TDS, current US$ per square kilometre.

Analysis

In 2023, debt service on external debt, total (tds, current us$), per square in Lao People's Democratic Republic stood at 5,448 TDS, current US$ per square kilometre.

That represents a change of down 6.7% on the previous year and up 265.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, debt service on external debt, total (tds, current us$), per square in Lao People's Democratic Republic peaked at 10,005 TDS, current US$ per square kilometre in 2021 and was at its lowest, 6.85 TDS, current US$ per square kilometre, in 1970.

That places Lao People's Democratic Republic 72nd out of 120 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.

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$), per square in Lao People's Democratic Republic, year by year

Annual values for Debt service on external debt, total (TDS, current US$), per square kilometre in Lao People's Democratic Republic, 1970 to 2023.
Year TDS, current US$ per square kilometre Change
1970 6.85 TDS, current US$ per square kilometre
1971 8.3 TDS, current US$ per square kilometre +21.1%
1972 14.88 TDS, current US$ per square kilometre +79.3%
1973 22.39 TDS, current US$ per square kilometre +50.5%
1974 24.52 TDS, current US$ per square kilometre +9.5%
1975 26.48 TDS, current US$ per square kilometre +8.0%
1976 27.25 TDS, current US$ per square kilometre +2.9%
1977 31.18 TDS, current US$ per square kilometre +14.4%
1978 45.18 TDS, current US$ per square kilometre +44.9%
1979 57.92 TDS, current US$ per square kilometre +28.2%
1980 10.78 TDS, current US$ per square kilometre -81.4%
1981 9.86 TDS, current US$ per square kilometre -8.6%
1982 19.53 TDS, current US$ per square kilometre +98.1%
1983 16.44 TDS, current US$ per square kilometre -15.8%
1984 29.57 TDS, current US$ per square kilometre +79.9%
1985 29.87 TDS, current US$ per square kilometre +1.0%
1986 36.59 TDS, current US$ per square kilometre +22.5%
1987 45.29 TDS, current US$ per square kilometre +23.8%
1988 44.61 TDS, current US$ per square kilometre -1.5%
1989 75.85 TDS, current US$ per square kilometre +70.0%
1990 38.97 TDS, current US$ per square kilometre -48.6%
1991 36.86 TDS, current US$ per square kilometre -5.4%
1992 41.32 TDS, current US$ per square kilometre +12.1%
1993 123.09 TDS, current US$ per square kilometre +197.9%
1994 85.68 TDS, current US$ per square kilometre -30.4%
1995 110.51 TDS, current US$ per square kilometre +29.0%
1996 123.74 TDS, current US$ per square kilometre +12.0%
1997 118.63 TDS, current US$ per square kilometre -4.1%
1998 133.41 TDS, current US$ per square kilometre +12.5%
1999 162.13 TDS, current US$ per square kilometre +21.5%
2000 176.87 TDS, current US$ per square kilometre +9.1%
2001 191.34 TDS, current US$ per square kilometre +8.2%
2002 410.94 TDS, current US$ per square kilometre +114.8%
2003 445.77 TDS, current US$ per square kilometre +8.5%
2004 542.4 TDS, current US$ per square kilometre +21.7%
2005 587.18 TDS, current US$ per square kilometre +8.3%
2006 810.1 TDS, current US$ per square kilometre +38.0%
2007 867.06 TDS, current US$ per square kilometre +7.0%
2008 945.71 TDS, current US$ per square kilometre +9.1%
2009 995.45 TDS, current US$ per square kilometre +5.3%
2010 1,307 TDS, current US$ per square kilometre +31.3%
2011 1,364 TDS, current US$ per square kilometre +4.3%
2012 1,157 TDS, current US$ per square kilometre -15.2%
2013 1,492 TDS, current US$ per square kilometre +29.0%
2014 1,702 TDS, current US$ per square kilometre +14.1%
2015 1,822 TDS, current US$ per square kilometre +7.1%
2016 2,443 TDS, current US$ per square kilometre +34.1%
2017 2,782 TDS, current US$ per square kilometre +13.9%
2018 3,319 TDS, current US$ per square kilometre +19.3%
2019 4,627 TDS, current US$ per square kilometre +39.4%
2020 3,988 TDS, current US$ per square kilometre -13.8%
2021 10,005 TDS, current US$ per square kilometre +150.9%
2022 5,840 TDS, current US$ per square kilometre -41.6%
2023 5,448 TDS, current US$ per square kilometre -6.7%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1970s 26.5 TDS, current US$ per square kilometre 6.85 TDS, current US$ per square kilometre 57.92 TDS, current US$ per square kilometre 10
1980s 31.84 TDS, current US$ per square kilometre 9.86 TDS, current US$ per square kilometre 75.85 TDS, current US$ per square kilometre 10
1990s 97.43 TDS, current US$ per square kilometre 36.86 TDS, current US$ per square kilometre 162.13 TDS, current US$ per square kilometre 10
2000s 597.28 TDS, current US$ per square kilometre 176.87 TDS, current US$ per square kilometre 995.45 TDS, current US$ per square kilometre 10
2010s 2,201 TDS, current US$ per square kilometre 1,157 TDS, current US$ per square kilometre 4,627 TDS, current US$ per square kilometre 10
2020s 6,320 TDS, current US$ per square kilometre 3,988 TDS, current US$ per square kilometre 10,005 TDS, current US$ per square kilometre 4

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  3. 71 Gambia 5,466 TDS, current US$ per square kilometre compare
  4. 73 Belize 5,015 TDS, current US$ per square kilometre compare
  5. 74 Togo 4,867 TDS, current US$ per square kilometre compare
  6. 75 Paraguay 4,577 TDS, current US$ per square kilometre compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is debt service on external debt, total (tds, current us$), per square in Lao People's Democratic Republic?
Debt service on external debt, total (tds, current us$), per square in Lao People's Democratic Republic was 5,448 TDS, current US$ per square kilometre in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest debt service on external debt, total (tds, current us$), per square recorded in Lao People's Democratic Republic?
The highest recorded value was 10,005 TDS, current US$ per square kilometre in 2021.
What is the lowest debt service on external debt, total (tds, current us$), per square recorded in Lao People's Democratic Republic?
The lowest recorded value was 6.85 TDS, current US$ per square kilometre in 1970.
How does Lao People's Democratic Republic rank for debt service on external debt, total (tds, current us$), per square?
Lao People's Democratic Republic ranks 72nd out of 120 countries with data for 2023.
Is debt service on external debt, total (tds, current us$), per square rising or falling in Lao People's Democratic Republic?
Over the last ten years it is up 265.2%. 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$), per square kilometre. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Debt service on external debt, total (TDS, current US$) divided by Land area (sq. km), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.

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Indicator
Debt service on external debt, total (TDS, current US$), per square kilometre
Unit
TDS, current US$ per square kilometre
Source
Statizoid (derived)
Licence
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Coverage
132 places, 6,172 data points, 1970–2023
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Debt service on external debt, total (TDS, current US$) divided by Land area (sq. km), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.