Extensive Margin, Theil index in Lao People's Democratic Republic
Lao People's Democratic Republic: Extensive Margin, Theil index was 0.0981 in 2014. β Volatile
Extensive Margin, Theil index in Lao People's Democratic Republic, 1962β2014
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
In 2014, extensive margin, theil index in Lao People's Democratic Republic stood at 0.0981.
That represents a change of up 11.4% on the previous year and down 13.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, extensive margin, theil index in Lao People's Democratic Republic peaked at 3.26 in 1962 and was at its lowest, 0.0373, in 1998.
Lao People's Democratic Republic ranks 108th of 189 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.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 2.8 | 2.35 | 3.26 | 8 |
| 1970s | 0.4977 | 0.0403 | 1.27 | 10 |
| 1980s | 0.4992 | 0.0413 | 1.69 | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.0723 | 0.0373 | 0.1176 | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.1088 | 0.0605 | 0.1442 | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.0957 | 0.0881 | 0.1052 | 5 |
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More trade data for Lao People's Democratic Republic
- Export Diversification, Theil index 3.72 (2014)
- Intensive Margin, Theil index 3.62 (2014)
- Total current account debit/expenditure, Debit/Expenditure 11.26 billion (2024)
- Goods, Debit/Expenditure 8.66 billion (2024)
- Primary income, Debit/Expenditure 1.16 billion (2024)
- Services, Debit/Expenditure 1.27 billion (2024)
- Secondary income, Debit/Expenditure 169.22 million (2024)
- Total capital account debit/expenditure, Debit/Expenditure 0 (2024)
- CO2 emissions embodied in gross exports, Metric ton of COβ equivalent 15.63 (2021)
- CO2 emissions embodied in gross exports, Trade balance on CO2 8.81 (2021)
Frequently asked questions
- What is extensive margin, theil index in Lao People's Democratic Republic?
- Extensive margin, theil index in Lao People's Democratic Republic was 0.0981 in 2014, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest extensive margin, theil index recorded in Lao People's Democratic Republic?
- The highest recorded value was 3.26 in 1962.
- What is the lowest extensive margin, theil index recorded in Lao People's Democratic Republic?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0373 in 1998.
- How does Lao People's Democratic Republic rank for extensive margin, theil index?
- Lao People's Democratic Republic ranks 108th out of 189 countries with data for 2014.
- Is extensive margin, theil index rising or falling in Lao People's Democratic Republic?
- Over the last ten years it is down 13.5%. 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 International Monetary Fund, published as part of Extensive Margin, Theil index. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Covers 200 countries with data from 1962 to 2014. It has three main indicators: the Export Diversification Index, which can be disaggregated into sub-indices covering the Extensive Margin and the Intensive Margin. As these are Theil indices, higher values for all three correspond to lower export diversification.