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
Portfolio investment, Net (net acquisition of financial assets less) in Lao People's Democratic Republic, 2005–2024
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
| 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
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | 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 |
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- 67 Bosnia and Herzegovina 221.08 million compare
More external debt data for Lao People's Democratic Republic
- IFC, private nonguaranteed -13.67 million NFL, US$ (2024)
- IFC, private nonguaranteed (NFL, US$), per capita -1.76 NFL, US$ per person (2024)
- IFC, private nonguaranteed (NFL, US$), per unit of GDP -0.0008 NFL, US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- IFC, private nonguaranteed (NFL, US$), per square kilometre 53.98 NFL, US$ per square kilometre (2023)
- Public and publicly guaranteed debt service 5.3% (2024)
- Net financial flows, IDA 76.31 million NFL, current US$ (2024)
- Net financial flows, IDA (NFL, current US$), per capita 9.82 NFL, current US$ per person (2024)
- Net financial flows, IDA (NFL, current US$), per unit of GDP 0.0046 NFL, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Public and publicly guaranteed debt service 7.3% (2024)
- Net financial flows, IDA (NFL, current US$), per square kilometre 314.48 NFL, current US$ per square kilometre (2023)
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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The World and Country Group Aggregates (historically called BOPSY) is an annual publication, released each November, of major balance of payments and international investment position components for countries, country groups, and the world.