External debt stocks, public and publicly guaranteed (PPG) (DOD) in Lao People's Democratic Republic

Lao People's Democratic Republic: External debt stocks, public and publicly guaranteed (PPG) (DOD) was 44,720 DOD, current US$ per square kilometre in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
44,720 DOD, current US$ per square kilometre
Change on year
down 1.9%
World rank
69th
of 121 countries
All-time high
46,448 DOD, current US$ per square kilometre
in 2020
All-time low
36.16 DOD, current US$ per square kilometre
in 1970
Years of data
54
1970–2023

External debt stocks, public and publicly guaranteed (PPG) (DOD) in Lao People's Democratic Republic, 1970–2023

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

Analysis

In 2023, external debt stocks, public and publicly guaranteed (ppg) (dod) in Lao People's Democratic Republic stood at 44,720 DOD, current US$ per square kilometre.

That represents a change of down 1.9% on the previous year and up 110.1% over ten years.

Over the whole period, external debt stocks, public and publicly guaranteed (ppg) (dod) in Lao People's Democratic Republic peaked at 46,448 DOD, current US$ per square kilometre in 2020 and was at its lowest, 36.16 DOD, current US$ per square kilometre, in 1970.

That places Lao People's Democratic Republic 69th out of 121 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.

External debt stocks, public and publicly guaranteed (PPG) (DOD) in Lao People's Democratic Republic, year by year

Annual values for External debt stocks, public and publicly guaranteed (PPG) (DOD, current US$), per square kilometre in Lao People's Democratic Republic, 1970 to 2023.
Year DOD, current US$ per square kilometre Change
1970 36.16 DOD, current US$ per square kilometre
1971 67.73 DOD, current US$ per square kilometre +87.3%
1972 81.46 DOD, current US$ per square kilometre +20.3%
1973 141.26 DOD, current US$ per square kilometre +73.4%
1974 177.66 DOD, current US$ per square kilometre +25.8%
1975 191.41 DOD, current US$ per square kilometre +7.7%
1976 467.88 DOD, current US$ per square kilometre +144.4%
1977 747.77 DOD, current US$ per square kilometre +59.8%
1978 1,073 DOD, current US$ per square kilometre +43.5%
1979 1,289 DOD, current US$ per square kilometre +20.1%
1980 1,453 DOD, current US$ per square kilometre +12.7%
1981 1,631 DOD, current US$ per square kilometre +12.2%
1982 1,801 DOD, current US$ per square kilometre +10.5%
1983 1,900 DOD, current US$ per square kilometre +5.5%
1984 2,201 DOD, current US$ per square kilometre +15.9%
1985 2,638 DOD, current US$ per square kilometre +19.9%
1986 3,725 DOD, current US$ per square kilometre +41.2%
1987 5,001 DOD, current US$ per square kilometre +34.2%
1988 5,742 DOD, current US$ per square kilometre +14.8%
1989 6,351 DOD, current US$ per square kilometre +10.6%
1990 7,626 DOD, current US$ per square kilometre +20.1%
1991 8,024 DOD, current US$ per square kilometre +5.2%
1992 8,185 DOD, current US$ per square kilometre +2.0%
1993 8,451 DOD, current US$ per square kilometre +3.3%
1994 8,771 DOD, current US$ per square kilometre +3.8%
1995 9,076 DOD, current US$ per square kilometre +3.5%
1996 9,494 DOD, current US$ per square kilometre +4.6%
1997 9,791 DOD, current US$ per square kilometre +3.1%
1998 10,385 DOD, current US$ per square kilometre +6.1%
1999 10,806 DOD, current US$ per square kilometre +4.1%
2000 10,720 DOD, current US$ per square kilometre -0.8%
2001 10,763 DOD, current US$ per square kilometre +0.4%
2002 11,502 DOD, current US$ per square kilometre +6.9%
2003 8,650 DOD, current US$ per square kilometre -24.8%
2004 9,476 DOD, current US$ per square kilometre +9.5%
2005 9,438 DOD, current US$ per square kilometre -0.4%
2006 10,322 DOD, current US$ per square kilometre +9.4%
2007 11,863 DOD, current US$ per square kilometre +14.9%
2008 12,989 DOD, current US$ per square kilometre +9.5%
2009 14,106 DOD, current US$ per square kilometre +8.6%
2010 15,359 DOD, current US$ per square kilometre +8.9%
2011 17,540 DOD, current US$ per square kilometre +14.2%
2012 18,682 DOD, current US$ per square kilometre +6.5%
2013 21,287 DOD, current US$ per square kilometre +13.9%
2014 23,356 DOD, current US$ per square kilometre +9.7%
2015 28,322 DOD, current US$ per square kilometre +21.3%
2016 31,653 DOD, current US$ per square kilometre +11.8%
2017 36,708 DOD, current US$ per square kilometre +16.0%
2018 41,402 DOD, current US$ per square kilometre +12.8%
2019 44,480 DOD, current US$ per square kilometre +7.4%
2020 46,448 DOD, current US$ per square kilometre +4.4%
2021 44,718 DOD, current US$ per square kilometre -3.7%
2022 45,569 DOD, current US$ per square kilometre +1.9%
2023 44,720 DOD, current US$ per square kilometre -1.9%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1970s 427.38 DOD, current US$ per square kilometre 36.16 DOD, current US$ per square kilometre 1,289 DOD, current US$ per square kilometre 10
1980s 3,244 DOD, current US$ per square kilometre 1,453 DOD, current US$ per square kilometre 6,351 DOD, current US$ per square kilometre 10
1990s 9,061 DOD, current US$ per square kilometre 7,626 DOD, current US$ per square kilometre 10,806 DOD, current US$ per square kilometre 10
2000s 10,983 DOD, current US$ per square kilometre 8,650 DOD, current US$ per square kilometre 14,106 DOD, current US$ per square kilometre 10
2010s 27,879 DOD, current US$ per square kilometre 15,359 DOD, current US$ per square kilometre 44,480 DOD, current US$ per square kilometre 10
2020s 45,364 DOD, current US$ per square kilometre 44,718 DOD, current US$ per square kilometre 46,448 DOD, current US$ per square kilometre 4

Countries ranked near Lao People's Democratic Republic

  1. 66 Nigeria 48,355 DOD, current US$ per square kilometre compare
  2. 67 Guinea-Bissau 46,678 DOD, current US$ per square kilometre compare
  3. 68 Eswatini 44,962 DOD, current US$ per square kilometre compare
  4. 70 Argentina 41,249 DOD, current US$ per square kilometre compare
  5. 71 Togo 38,506 DOD, current US$ per square kilometre compare
  6. 72 Angola 36,462 DOD, current US$ per square kilometre compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is external debt stocks, public and publicly guaranteed (ppg) (dod) in Lao People's Democratic Republic?
External debt stocks, public and publicly guaranteed (ppg) (dod) in Lao People's Democratic Republic was 44,720 DOD, current US$ per square kilometre in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest external debt stocks, public and publicly guaranteed (ppg) (dod) recorded in Lao People's Democratic Republic?
The highest recorded value was 46,448 DOD, current US$ per square kilometre in 2020.
What is the lowest external debt stocks, public and publicly guaranteed (ppg) (dod) recorded in Lao People's Democratic Republic?
The lowest recorded value was 36.16 DOD, current US$ per square kilometre in 1970.
How does Lao People's Democratic Republic rank for external debt stocks, public and publicly guaranteed (ppg) (dod)?
Lao People's Democratic Republic ranks 69th out of 121 countries with data for 2023.
Is external debt stocks, public and publicly guaranteed (ppg) (dod) rising or falling in Lao People's Democratic Republic?
Over the last ten years it is up 110.1%. 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 External debt stocks, public and publicly guaranteed (PPG) (DOD, current US$), per square kilometre. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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External debt stocks, public and publicly guaranteed (PPG) (DOD, 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
External debt stocks, public and publicly guaranteed (PPG) (DOD, current US$), per square kilometre
Unit
DOD, current US$ per square kilometre
Source
Statizoid (derived)
Licence
Derived by Statizoid from the sources named on the page
Coverage
133 places, 6,212 data points, 1970–2023
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External debt stocks, public and publicly guaranteed (PPG) (DOD, 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.