High-technology exports in Laos
Laos: High-technology exports was 146.95 million current US$ in 2023. ◆ Volatile
High-technology exports in Laos, 2010–2023
Source: Comtrade database, United Nations (UN). Measured in current US$.
Analysis
In 2023, high-technology exports in Laos stood at 146.95 million current US$.
That represents a change of down 28.1% on the previous year and up 226.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, high-technology exports in Laos peaked at 467.98 million current US$ in 2018 and was at its lowest, 11.79 million current US$, in 2012.
Laos ranks 84th of 176 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
High-technology exports in Laos, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 19.43 million current US$ | — |
| 2011 | 21.09 million current US$ | +8.5% |
| 2012 | 11.79 million current US$ | -44.1% |
| 2013 | 45.04 million current US$ | +282.1% |
| 2014 | 153.55 million current US$ | +240.9% |
| 2015 | 298.10 million current US$ | +94.1% |
| 2016 | 275.18 million current US$ | -7.7% |
| 2017 | 389.70 million current US$ | +41.6% |
| 2018 | 467.98 million current US$ | +20.1% |
| 2019 | 229.43 million current US$ | -51.0% |
| 2020 | 235.75 million current US$ | +2.8% |
| 2021 | 109.84 million current US$ | -53.4% |
| 2022 | 204.44 million current US$ | +86.1% |
| 2023 | 146.95 million current US$ | -28.1% |
Laos compared with similar countries
- Laos's 146.95 million current US$ is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 32.52 million current US$, 4.5× the median. (40 countries reporting)
- Laos's 146.95 million current US$ is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 558.32 million current US$, 26% of the median. (26 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 191.13 million current US$ | 11.79 million current US$ | 467.98 million current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 174.25 million current US$ | 109.84 million current US$ | 235.75 million current US$ | 4 |
Countries ranked near Laos
More private sector data for Laos
- Merchandise trade 124.1% (2025)
- Food imports 12.7% (2023)
- Manufactures imports 61.7% (2023)
- Merchandise imports 10.34 billion current US$ (2025)
- Food exports 23.2% (2023)
- Manufactures exports 32.8% (2023)
- Merchandise exports 12.38 billion current US$ (2025)
- Merchandise exports (current US$), per capita 1,572 current US$ per person (2025)
- Merchandise exports (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.6762 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Merchandise exports (current US$), annual growth rate 31.87 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is high-technology exports in Laos?
- High-technology exports in Laos was 146.95 million current US$ in 2023, according to Comtrade database, United Nations (UN).
- What is the highest high-technology exports recorded in Laos?
- The highest recorded value was 467.98 million current US$ in 2018.
- What is the lowest high-technology exports recorded in Laos?
- The lowest recorded value was 11.79 million current US$ in 2012.
- How does Laos rank for high-technology exports?
- Laos ranks 84th out of 176 countries with data for 2023.
- Is high-technology exports rising or falling in Laos?
- Over the last ten years it is up 226.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Laos data come from?
- The figures come from Comtrade database, United Nations (UN), published as part of High-technology exports (current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
High-technology exports are products with high R&D intensity, such as aerospace, computers, pharmaceuticals, scientific instruments, and electrical machinery.