Direct economic loss attributed to disasters in Lao People's Democratic Republic
Lao People's Democratic Republic: Direct economic loss attributed to disasters was 287.21 million current US$ in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Direct economic loss attributed to disasters in Lao People's Democratic Republic, 2005–2024
Source: United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database. Measured in million current US$.
Analysis
In 2024, direct economic loss attributed to disasters in Lao People's Democratic Republic stood at 287.21 million current US$.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 477.6% on the previous year and up 13,512.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, direct economic loss attributed to disasters in Lao People's Democratic Republic peaked at 774.64 million current US$ in 2011 and was at its lowest, 1.99 million current US$, in 2016.
Lao People's Democratic Republic ranks 39th of 134 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Direct economic loss attributed to disasters in Lao People's Democratic Republic, year by year
| Year | million current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 7.27 million current US$ | — |
| 2006 | 7.9 million current US$ | +8.7% |
| 2007 | 179.86 million current US$ | +2176.2% |
| 2008 | 86.78 million current US$ | -51.8% |
| 2009 | 87.24 million current US$ | +0.5% |
| 2010 | 101.06 million current US$ | +15.8% |
| 2011 | 774.64 million current US$ | +666.5% |
| 2012 | 8.82 million current US$ | -98.9% |
| 2014 | 2.11 million current US$ | -76.1% |
| 2015 | 14.1 million current US$ | +568.5% |
| 2016 | 1.99 million current US$ | -85.9% |
| 2023 | 49.72 million current US$ | +2404.7% |
| 2024 | 287.21 million current US$ | +477.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 73.81 million current US$ | 7.27 million current US$ | 179.86 million current US$ | 5 |
| 2010s | 150.45 million current US$ | 1.99 million current US$ | 774.64 million current US$ | 6 |
| 2020s | 168.47 million current US$ | 49.72 million current US$ | 287.21 million current US$ | 2 |
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- 39 Lao People's Democratic Republic 287.21 million current US$ compare
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More climate change data for Lao People's Democratic Republic
- Nutrient nitrogen N (total) — Synthetic fertilizers (Agricultural) 23.54 million kg (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) 11,464 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 2,980 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 8,484 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 11.25 kt (2050)
- Emissions from livestock — Emissions 303.01 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) 2,806 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O 581.36 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 2,224 kt (2050)
- Emissions from crops — Emissions 2.19 kt (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is direct economic loss attributed to disasters in Lao People's Democratic Republic?
- Direct economic loss attributed to disasters in Lao People's Democratic Republic was 287.21 million current US$ in 2024, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
- What is the highest direct economic loss attributed to disasters recorded in Lao People's Democratic Republic?
- The highest recorded value was 774.64 million current US$ in 2011.
- What is the lowest direct economic loss attributed to disasters recorded in Lao People's Democratic Republic?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.99 million current US$ in 2016.
- How does Lao People's Democratic Republic rank for direct economic loss attributed to disasters?
- Lao People's Democratic Republic ranks 39th out of 134 countries with data for 2024.
- Is direct economic loss attributed to disasters rising or falling in Lao People's Democratic Republic?
- Over the last ten years it is up 13,512.3%. 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 United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database, published as part of Direct economic loss attributed to disasters (current United States dollars). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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