Statistical Analysis of Laos

The GDP per capita of Laos is approximately $2400 in 2010. This places Laos in 180th in comparison to the world. There is a steady increase of $100 since 2008.

 

The population growth rate is approximately 1.712% in 2010. This is ranked 72nd in comparison to the world.

 

The unemployment rate is approximately 2.5% in 2009. This is ranked 21s in the world.

 

Laos exports about $1.215 billion and imports about $1.504 billion. Exports are ranked 146th and imports are ranked 161st. They export wood products, coffee, electricity, tin, copper, and gold. They import machinery and equipment, vehicles, fuel, and consumer goods. Their main trading partners include Thailand, China, Vietnam, and the UK.

 

All the rankings are quite low. They have a low per capita income, high population growth, moderate unemployment rate, and they are in deficit.