Country Comparison

Compare country exposure with official indicators.

Compare trade, energy, food, tariff, logistics, and import-dependency indicators across countries. Values are shown with their latest available official source year.

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Lao PDR

East Asia & Pacific · LAO

Data coverage7 / 7
Latest year2023
ReadingImports/GDP exposure stands out

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United States

North America · USA

Data coverage7 / 7
Latest year2024
ReadingImports/GDP exposure stands out

Issue-level comparison

Indicator🇱🇦 Lao PDR🇺🇸 United StatesRelated issue
Fuel import shareFuel imports as a share of merchandise imports.18.82%Year: 20237.48%Year: 2024Oil Shock
Food import shareFood imports as a share of merchandise imports.12.69%Year: 20236.93%Year: 2024Food Risk
Tariff rateWeighted mean tariff rate on imported goods.1.41%Year: 20221.49%Year: 2022Tariff Pressure
Imports / GDPImports of goods and services as a share of GDP.41.88%Year: 201614.04%Year: 2024Supply Chain
Energy net importsNet energy imports as a share of energy use.-49.02%Year: 2022-9%Year: 2023
Total importsImports of goods and services in current US dollars.$6.66BYear: 2016$4.11TYear: 2024
Logistics indexWorld Bank Logistics Performance Index.2.4Year: 20223.8Year: 2022

This comparison displays official indicator values directly. Source years may differ by country and indicator.