High-technology exports in Lao People's Democratic Republic
Lao People's Democratic Republic: High-technology exports was 7.4% in 2023. ◆ Volatile
High-technology exports in Lao People's Democratic Republic, 2010–2023
Source: Comtrade database, United Nations (UN). Measured in % of manufactured exports.
Analysis
In 2023, high-technology exports in Lao People's Democratic Republic stood at 7.4%.
The figure is down 22.0% on the previous year and down 24.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, high-technology exports in Lao People's Democratic Republic peaked at 38.0% in 2018 and was at its lowest, 6.3%, in 2010.
That places Lao People's Democratic Republic 84th out of 175 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.
High-technology exports in Lao People's Democratic Republic, year by year
| Year | % of manufactured exports | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 6.3% | — |
| 2011 | 8.2% | +29.0% |
| 2012 | 8.8% | +7.5% |
| 2013 | 9.8% | +11.9% |
| 2014 | 25.0% | +154.7% |
| 2015 | 35.2% | +40.8% |
| 2016 | 33.6% | -4.6% |
| 2017 | 38.0% | +13.0% |
| 2018 | 38.0% | +0.2% |
| 2019 | 20.6% | -45.8% |
| 2020 | 23.2% | +12.4% |
| 2021 | 7.3% | -68.5% |
| 2022 | 9.5% | +30.6% |
| 2023 | 7.4% | -22.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 22.3% | 6.3% | 38.0% | 10 |
| 2020s | 11.8% | 7.3% | 23.2% | 4 |
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More private sector data for Lao People's Democratic Republic
- 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 Lao People's Democratic Republic?
- High-technology exports in Lao People's Democratic Republic was 7.4% in 2023, according to Comtrade database, United Nations (UN).
- What is the highest high-technology exports recorded in Lao People's Democratic Republic?
- The highest recorded value was 38.0% in 2018.
- What is the lowest high-technology exports recorded in Lao People's Democratic Republic?
- The lowest recorded value was 6.3% in 2010.
- How does Lao People's Democratic Republic rank for high-technology exports?
- Lao People's Democratic Republic ranks 84th out of 175 countries with data for 2023.
- Is high-technology exports rising or falling in Lao People's Democratic Republic?
- Over the last ten years it is down 24.4%. 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 Comtrade database, United Nations (UN), published as part of High-technology exports (% of manufactured exports). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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High-technology exports are products with high R&D intensity, such as in aerospace, computers, pharmaceuticals, scientific instruments, and electrical machinery.