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Lao PDR Agriculture Value Added

Agriculture, forestry, and fishing value added as % of GDP  NV.AGR.TOTL.ZS

16.32% −0.45% (-2.7%)
Year 2025 Rank #46 Global Peak 51.85% (1997) Source World Bank

Lao PDR Agriculture Value Added (1989–2025)

Overview

Lao PDR's agriculture value added stood at 16.32% in 2025, a decline of +0.45% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 16.32% by 2025. Lao PDR ranked 46th globally.

Data & projection

Year Agriculture Value Added YoY change Rank
2027* trend 16.51% - -
2026* trend 16.41% - -
2025* trend 16.32% - -
2025 16.32% −0.45% #46
2024 16.77% +0.63% #138
2023 16.14% +1.27% #143
2022 14.87% −1.20% #145
2021 16.07% −0.27% #150
2020 16.34% +0.29% #151
2019 16.05% +0.34% #152
2018 15.71% −0.49% #149
2017 16.20% −1.03% #151
2016 17.23% −0.36% #155
2015 17.59% −0.26% #158
2014 17.85% −0.08% #158
2013 17.93% −0.62% #158
2012 18.55% −2.24% #159
2011 20.79% −1.80% #162
Show all years (1989-2025)
* Linear trend extrapolation

Detected Pattern

Export Boom Cycle
Current account surplus with strong export growth (>15% YoY), reserve accumulation, and moderate GDP growth. Typical of commodity exporters during price surges.
Reserves YoY +12.3% GDP growth 3.7% C/A balance 2.6%
Occurred 768 times, 546 successful
Reserves YoY
+25.6%
GDP growth
4.0%
C/A balance
14.5%
Reserves YoY
+14.6%
GDP growth
3.7%
C/A balance
2.9%
Reserves YoY
+12.8%
GDP growth
43.8%
C/A balance
16.4%
Reserves YoY
+12.6%
GDP growth
6.0%
C/A balance
0.5%
Reserves YoY
+38.3%
GDP growth
5.0%
C/A balance
1.2%
Reserves YoY
+18.0%
GDP growth
2.9%
C/A balance
3.9%

Analysis

Lao PDR matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2023. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw agriculture value added improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lao PDR's agriculture value added?

Lao PDR's agriculture value added was 16.32% in 2025. Ranked 46th globally. This represents a 2.7% decrease from the previous year.

What was the highest agriculture value added in Lao PDR?

Lao PDR's agriculture value added peaked at 51.85% in 1997.

What was the lowest agriculture value added in Lao PDR?

The lowest agriculture value added in Lao PDR was 14.87% in 2022.

How does Lao PDR rank in agriculture value added?

Lao PDR ranks 46th globally in agriculture value added as of 2025.

What is the World Bank indicator code for agriculture value added?

The World Bank indicator code is NV.AGR.TOTL.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.

What is the projected agriculture value added of Lao PDR in 2025?

Lao PDR's agriculture value added is projected to reach 16.32% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the agriculture value added of Lao PDR in 2025?

The agriculture value added of Lao PDR in 2025 was 16.32%. This ranks 46th in the world.

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