Portfolio investment, Net (net acquisition of financial assets less) in Lao People's Democratic Republic

Lao People's Democratic Republic: Portfolio investment, Net (net acquisition of financial assets less) was 250.28 million in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
250.28 million
Change on year
up 153.1%
World rank
64th
of 193 countries
All-time high
310.13 million
in 2021
All-time low
-537.83 million
in 2015
Years of data
20
2005–2024

Portfolio investment, Net (net acquisition of financial assets less) in Lao People's Democratic Republic, 2005–2024

-600.0M-400.0M-200.0M0200.0M400.0M2005201420242005: 02006: 02007: 02008: 02009: 02010: -53.8M2011: -11.5M2012: -2.1M2013: -172.8M2014: -366.7M2015: -537.8M2016: -513.9M2017: -326.1M2018: -521.9M2019: 41.3M2020: 256.6M2021: 310.1M2022: -71.3M2023: 98.9M2024: 250.3M

Source: International Monetary Fund.

Analysis

In 2024, portfolio investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less) in Lao People's Democratic Republic stood at 250.28 million.

That represents a change of up 153.1% on the previous year and up 168.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, portfolio investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less) in Lao People's Democratic Republic peaked at 310.13 million in 2021 and was at its lowest, -537.83 million, in 2015.

That places Lao People's Democratic Republic 64th out of 193 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.

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

Portfolio investment, Net (net acquisition of financial assets less) in Lao People's Democratic Republic, year by year

Annual values for Portfolio investment, Net (net acquisition of financial assets less net incurrence of liabilities) (US dollar) in Lao People's Democratic Republic, 2005 to 2024.
Year Value Change
2005 0
2006 0
2007 0
2008 0
2009 0
2010 -53.80 million
2011 -11.45 million -78.7%
2012 -2.08 million -81.9%
2013 -172.76 million +8223.7%
2014 -366.72 million +112.3%
2015 -537.83 million +46.7%
2016 -513.87 million -4.5%
2017 -326.10 million -36.5%
2018 -521.91 million +60.0%
2019 41.28 million -107.9%
2020 256.63 million +521.7%
2021 310.13 million +20.8%
2022 -71.31 million -123.0%
2023 98.87 million -238.7%
2024 250.28 million +153.1%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 0 0 0 5
2010s -246.52 million -537.83 million 41.28 million 10
2020s 168.92 million -71.31 million 310.13 million 5

Countries ranked near Lao People's Democratic Republic

  1. 61 North Macedonia 314.75 million compare
  2. 62 Uganda 297.01 million compare
  3. 63 Bermuda 250.38 million compare
  4. 65 Bangladesh 246.04 million compare
  5. 66 Bahamas 238.60 million compare
  6. 67 Bosnia and Herzegovina 221.08 million compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is portfolio investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less) in Lao People's Democratic Republic?
Portfolio investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less) in Lao People's Democratic Republic was 250.28 million in 2024, according to International Monetary Fund.
What is the highest portfolio investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less) recorded in Lao People's Democratic Republic?
The highest recorded value was 310.13 million in 2021.
What is the lowest portfolio investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less) recorded in Lao People's Democratic Republic?
The lowest recorded value was -537.83 million in 2015.
How does Lao People's Democratic Republic rank for portfolio investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less)?
Lao People's Democratic Republic ranks 64th out of 193 countries with data for 2024.
Is portfolio investment, net (net acquisition of financial assets less) rising or falling in Lao People's Democratic Republic?
Over the last ten years it is up 168.2%. 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 International Monetary Fund, published as part of Portfolio investment, Net (net acquisition of financial assets less net incurrence of liabilities) (US dollar). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Portfolio investment, Net (net acquisition of financial assets less net incurrence of liabilities) (US dollar)
Source
International Monetary Fund
Licence
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Coverage
202 places, 3,694 data points, 2005–2024
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