High-technology exports (% of manufactured exports) in Laos
Laos: High-technology exports (% of manufactured exports) was 7.4% in 2023. ◆ Volatile
High-technology exports in Laos, 2010–2023
Source: Comtrade database, United Nations (UN). Measured in % of manufactured exports.
Analysis
In 2023, high-technology exports in Laos 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 Laos peaked at 38.0% in 2018 and was at its lowest, 6.3%, in 2010.
That places Laos 85th 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 (% of manufactured exports) in Laos, 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% |
Laos compared with similar countries
- Laos's 7.4% is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 3.1%, 2.4× the median. (40 countries reporting)
- Laos's 7.4% is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 20.0%, 37% of the median. (26 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 22.3% | 6.3% | 38.0% | 10 |
| 2020s | 11.8% | 7.3% | 23.2% | 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)
- Commercial service imports 1.65 billion current US$ (2025)
- Food exports 23.2% (2023)
- Manufactures exports 32.8% (2023)
- Merchandise exports 12.38 billion current US$ (2025)
- Commercial service exports 1.83 billion current US$ (2025)
- Merchandise exports (current US$), per capita 1,572 current US$ per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is high-technology exports in Laos?
- High-technology exports in Laos was 7.4% in 2023, according to Comtrade database, United Nations (UN).
- What is the highest high-technology exports recorded in Laos?
- The highest recorded value was 38.0% in 2018.
- What is the lowest high-technology exports recorded in Laos?
- The lowest recorded value was 6.3% in 2010.
- How does Laos rank for high-technology exports?
- Laos ranks 85th out of 175 countries with data for 2023.
- Is high-technology exports rising or falling in Laos?
- Over the last ten years it is down 24.4%. 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 (% 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.