Net ODA received in Lao People's Democratic Republic
Lao People's Democratic Republic: Net ODA received was 3.5% in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Net ODA received in Lao People's Democratic Republic, 1984–2023
Source: Development Assistance Committee, Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). Measured in % of GNI.
Analysis
Lao People's Democratic Republic recorded 3.5% for net oda received in 2023.
That represents a change of down 8.3% on the previous year and down 6.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, net oda received in Lao People's Democratic Republic peaked at 17.5% in 1999 and was at its lowest, 1.5%, in 1985.
Lao People's Democratic Republic ranks 59th of 162 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Net ODA received in Lao People's Democratic Republic, year by year
| Year | % of GNI | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1984 | 1.9% | — |
| 1985 | 1.5% | -20.6% |
| 1986 | 2.3% | +51.1% |
| 1987 | 5.0% | +118.0% |
| 1988 | 11.7% | +135.3% |
| 1989 | 15.0% | +28.0% |
| 1990 | 12.1% | -19.2% |
| 1991 | 10.6% | -12.4% |
| 1992 | 12.7% | +19.5% |
| 1993 | 11.7% | -7.8% |
| 1994 | 12.4% | +6.1% |
| 1995 | 14.0% | +13.1% |
| 1996 | 13.3% | -5.1% |
| 1997 | 14.3% | +7.2% |
| 1998 | 17.1% | +19.7% |
| 1999 | 17.5% | +2.6% |
| 2000 | 14.1% | -19.7% |
| 2001 | 12.0% | -14.4% |
| 2002 | 13.8% | +14.9% |
| 2003 | 13.3% | -4.0% |
| 2004 | 10.2% | -23.4% |
| 2005 | 9.0% | -11.2% |
| 2006 | 9.4% | +4.1% |
| 2007 | 8.4% | -10.3% |
| 2008 | 8.8% | +4.4% |
| 2009 | 6.6% | -25.3% |
| 2010 | 5.2% | -20.4% |
| 2011 | 4.6% | -13.0% |
| 2012 | 4.3% | -6.0% |
| 2013 | 3.7% | -12.9% |
| 2014 | 3.7% | +0.1% |
| 2015 | 3.4% | -8.6% |
| 2016 | 2.6% | -23.2% |
| 2017 | 3.0% | +13.2% |
| 2018 | 3.4% | +14.2% |
| 2019 | 3.5% | +4.0% |
| 2020 | 3.0% | -15.7% |
| 2021 | 3.2% | +9.3% |
| 2022 | 3.8% | +17.7% |
| 2023 | 3.5% | -8.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 6.2% | 1.5% | 15.0% | 6 |
| 1990s | 13.6% | 10.6% | 17.5% | 10 |
| 2000s | 10.6% | 6.6% | 14.1% | 10 |
| 2010s | 3.7% | 2.6% | 5.2% | 10 |
| 2020s | 3.4% | 3.0% | 3.8% | 4 |
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- Net bilateral aid flows from DAC donors, Canada 569,498 current US$ (2023)
- Net bilateral aid flows from DAC donors, European Union institutions 56.64 million current US$ (2023)
- Net bilateral aid flows from DAC donors, Switzerland 17.10 million current US$ (2023)
- Net bilateral aid flows from DAC donors, Germany 26.81 million current US$ (2023)
- Net bilateral aid flows from DAC donors, France 15.67 million current US$ (2023)
- Net bilateral aid flows from DAC donors, United Kingdom 135,203 current US$ (2023)
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- Net bilateral aid flows from DAC donors, Japan 41.74 million current US$ (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is net oda received in Lao People's Democratic Republic?
- Net oda received in Lao People's Democratic Republic was 3.5% in 2023, according to Development Assistance Committee, Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD).
- What is the highest net oda received recorded in Lao People's Democratic Republic?
- The highest recorded value was 17.5% in 1999.
- What is the lowest net oda received recorded in Lao People's Democratic Republic?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.5% in 1985.
- How does Lao People's Democratic Republic rank for net oda received?
- Lao People's Democratic Republic ranks 59th out of 162 countries with data for 2023.
- Is net oda received rising or falling in Lao People's Democratic Republic?
- Over the last ten years it is down 6.1%. 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 Development Assistance Committee, Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), published as part of Net ODA received (% of GNI). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Net official development assistance (ODA) consists of disbursements of loans made on concessional terms (net of repayments of principal) and grants by official agencies of the members of the Development Assistance Committee (DAC), by multilateral institutions, and by non-DAC countries to promote economic development and welfare in countries and territories in the DAC list of ODA recipients. It includes loans with a grant element of at least 25 percent (calculated at a rate of discount of 10 percent).