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Net ODA received in Lao People's Democratic Republic

Lao People's Democratic Republic: Net ODA received was 5.3% in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
5.3%
Change on year
down 9.0%
World rank
65th
of 153 countries
All-time high
53.7%
in 1992
All-time low
5.3%
in 2023
Years of data
40
1984–2023

Net ODA received in Lao People's Democratic Republic, 1984–2023

10203040501984200320231984: 15 % of imports of goods, services and primary income1985: 15 % of imports of goods, services and primary income1986: 18.4 % of imports of goods, services and primary income1987: 21.2 % of imports of goods, services and primary income1988: 39.3 % of imports of goods, services and primary income1989: 48.1 % of imports of goods, services and primary income1990: 48.7 % of imports of goods, services and primary income1991: 43.6 % of imports of goods, services and primary income1992: 53.7 % of imports of goods, services and primary income1993: 36.9 % of imports of goods, services and primary income1994: 31.8 % of imports of goods, services and primary income1995: 36.2 % of imports of goods, services and primary income1996: 35.4 % of imports of goods, services and primary income1997: 33 % of imports of goods, services and primary income1998: 33.3 % of imports of goods, services and primary income1999: 45.9 % of imports of goods, services and primary income2000: 36.6 % of imports of goods, services and primary income2001: 34.5 % of imports of goods, services and primary income2002: 45 % of imports of goods, services and primary income2003: 47.3 % of imports of goods, services and primary income2004: 28.8 % of imports of goods, services and primary income2005: 24.1 % of imports of goods, services and primary income2006: 26.2 % of imports of goods, services and primary income2007: 28.6 % of imports of goods, services and primary income2008: 28.8 % of imports of goods, services and primary income2009: 22.1 % of imports of goods, services and primary income2010: 14.2 % of imports of goods, services and primary income2011: 12.9 % of imports of goods, services and primary income2012: 10.3 % of imports of goods, services and primary income2013: 9.7 % of imports of goods, services and primary income2014: 7.4 % of imports of goods, services and primary income2015: 6.6 % of imports of goods, services and primary income2016: 5.8 % of imports of goods, services and primary income2017: 6.5 % of imports of goods, services and primary income2018: 7 % of imports of goods, services and primary income2019: 7.2 % of imports of goods, services and primary income2020: 7.5 % of imports of goods, services and primary income2021: 7.5 % of imports of goods, services and primary income2022: 5.8 % of imports of goods, services and primary income2023: 5.3 % of imports of goods, services and primary income

Source: Development Assistance Committee, Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). Measured in % of imports of goods, services and primary income.

Analysis

In 2023, net oda received in Lao People's Democratic Republic stood at 5.3%. That is the lowest value across all 40 years on record.

The figure is down 9.0% on the previous year and down 45.7% over ten years.

Over the whole period, net oda received in Lao People's Democratic Republic peaked at 53.7% in 1992 and was at its lowest, 5.3%, in 2023.

That places Lao People's Democratic Republic 65th out of 153 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.

Net ODA received in Lao People's Democratic Republic, year by year

Year % of imports of goods, services and primary income Change
1984 15.0% —
1985 15.0% -0.3%
1986 18.4% +22.4%
1987 21.2% +15.3%
1988 39.3% +85.6%
1989 48.1% +22.3%
1990 48.7% +1.4%
1991 43.6% -10.4%
1992 53.7% +23.0%
1993 36.9% -31.3%
1994 31.8% -13.8%
1995 36.2% +13.7%
1996 35.4% -2.0%
1997 33.0% -6.9%
1998 33.3% +0.8%
1999 45.9% +38.2%
2000 36.6% -20.3%
2001 34.5% -5.7%
2002 45.0% +30.2%
2003 47.3% +5.3%
2004 28.8% -39.2%
2005 24.1% -16.4%
2006 26.2% +8.9%
2007 28.6% +9.3%
2008 28.8% +0.6%
2009 22.1% -23.1%
2010 14.2% -35.6%
2011 12.9% -9.4%
2012 10.3% -20.4%
2013 9.7% -5.7%
2014 7.4% -23.4%
2015 6.6% -10.7%
2016 5.8% -11.9%
2017 6.5% +12.0%
2018 7.0% +7.0%
2019 7.2% +2.4%
2020 7.5% +4.4%
2021 7.5% +0.1%
2022 5.8% -22.8%
2023 5.3% -9.0%

Lao People's Democratic Republic compared with similar countries

  • Lao People's Democratic Republic's 5.3% is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 7.3%, 72% of the median. (47 countries reporting)
  • Lao People's Democratic Republic's 5.3% is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 6.5%, 81% of the median. (25 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1980s 26.1% 15.0% 48.1% 6
1990s 39.8% 31.8% 53.7% 10
2000s 32.2% 22.1% 47.3% 10
2010s 8.8% 5.8% 14.2% 10
2020s 6.5% 5.3% 7.5% 4

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  4. 66 Kosovo 5.2% compare
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  6. 68 Saint Kitts and Nevis 5.2% compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is net oda received in Lao People's Democratic Republic?
Net oda received in Lao People's Democratic Republic was 5.3% 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 53.7% in 1992.
What is the lowest net oda received recorded in Lao People's Democratic Republic?
The lowest recorded value was 5.3% in 2023.
How does Lao People's Democratic Republic rank for net oda received?
Lao People's Democratic Republic ranks 65th out of 153 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 45.7%. 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 imports of goods, services and primary income). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Net ODA received (% of imports of goods, services and primary income)
Unit
% of imports of goods, services and primary income
Source
Development Assistance Committee, Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
199 places, 7,379 data points, 1960–2023
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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).