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Lao People's Dem. Rep.
Its population in 2018 was 6,961,210 [1]
In 2015, 59.32% of its total energy
consumption was renewable [2]
In 2021, its GDP grew by 2.53% [2]
In 2021 it had a negative Current
Account Balance of US$bn 0.92 [3]
What free trade areas or economic unions is it a member of?
Member of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) since 23/07/1997
Other members:
Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam
What trade deals are there between Association of Southeast Asian Nations and other countries and economic unions?
ASEAN - Japan Comprehensive Economic Partnership (from 01/12/2008)
ASEAN - Australia - New Zealand Free Trade Area (from 01/01/2010)
ASEAN - China Free Trade Area (from 01/01/2010)
ASEAN - India Free Trade Area (from 01/01/2010)
ASEAN - Korea Free Trade Area (from 01/01/2010)
Free Trade Agreement between Hong Kong, China and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (from 11/06/2019)
[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]What trade deals are there with other countries and economic unions?
Asia Pacific Trade Agreement (from 17/06/1976)
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Source: UK Office for National Statistics, October 2022.
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