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Lao PDR Industry Value Added

Industry (including construction) value added as % of GDP  NV.IND.TOTL.ZS

28.95% −0.10% (-0.3%)
Year 2025 Rank #62 Global Peak 34.13% (2021) Source World Bank

Lao PDR Industry Value Added (1989–2025)

Overview

Lao PDR's industry value added stood at 28.95% in 2025, a decline of +0.10% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 28.95% by 2025. Lao PDR ranked 62nd globally.

Data & projection

Year Industry Value Added YoY change Rank
2027* trend 26.88% - -
2026* trend 27.91% - -
2025* trend 28.95% - -
2025 28.95% −0.10% #62
2024 29.05% −1.49% #120
2023 30.53% −3.58% #140
2022 34.11% −0.02% #153
2021 34.13% +1.71% #159
2020 32.42% +0.88% #161
2019 31.53% −0.00% #154
2018 31.53% +0.62% #154
2017 30.91% +2.15% #153
2016 28.76% +1.07% #150
2015 27.69% −1.12% #142
2014 28.82% −1.61% #145
2013 30.43% −2.01% #152
2012 32.44% +1.62% #156
2011 30.82% +0.35% #145
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 industry value added improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lao PDR's industry value added?

Lao PDR's industry value added was 28.95% in 2025. Ranked 62nd globally. This represents a 0.3% decrease from the previous year.

What was the highest industry value added in Lao PDR?

Lao PDR's industry value added peaked at 34.13% in 2021.

What was the lowest industry value added in Lao PDR?

The lowest industry value added in Lao PDR was 13.43% in 1989.

How does Lao PDR rank in industry value added?

Lao PDR ranks 62nd globally in industry value added as of 2025.

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

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

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

Lao PDR's industry value added is projected to reach 28.95% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.

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

The industry value added of Lao PDR in 2025 was 28.95%. This ranks 62nd in the world.

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