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Canada-Laos fact sheet

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Official Title: Lao People's Democratic Republic

General Information

Capital: Vientiane

Total Area: 237,000 km2

Currency: 1 CAN$ = 7734.34 Lao kip (LAK) (2021 - Annual average)

National Holiday(s): Republic Day (December 2)

Language(s): Lao (official), French, various ethnic languages

Representation

Foreign Representation in Canada: Ambassador Sisavath INPHACHANH (Washington D.C.)

Canadian Representation Abroad: Ambassador Sarah TAYLOR (Bangkok)

Political Information

Type of State: Socialist Republic

Type of Government: One party rule

Head of State: President Thongloun SISOULITH

Head of Government: Prime Minister Sonexay SIPHANDONE

Ministers: Deputy PM, Foreign Affairs: Saleumxay KOMMASITH; Industry and Commerce: Malaythong KOMMASITH

Main Political Parties: Lao People's Revolutionary Party (LPRP)

Elections: Last: February 2021.

Economic Information: (2022)

Laos Canada
GDP: (Billions) N/A $1,754.82
GDP per capita N/A $45,294.35
GDP Growth rate: (%) N/A 3.295
Inflation: (%) N/A 6.897
Unemployment: (%) N/A 5.291

Product Trade and Investment

Total Year
Canadian Exports: $4,120,425 2022
Canadian Imports: $39,359,755 2022
Foreign Direct Investment In Canada N/A 2022
Canadian Direct Investment in Country N/A 2022
Bilateral Product trade: Canada - Laos
2018 2019 2020 2021 2022
Trade Balance -61,873,825 -44,735,167 -27,709,104 -25,609,589 -35,239,330
Trade Exports 3,423,708 2,843,830 2,554,907 8,344,868 4,120,425
Trade Imports 65,297,533 47,578,997 30,264,011 33,954,457 39,359,755
21 HS Sections (2022): Canada - Laos
Canadian Exports to Laos
1 - Wood pulp, paper and paper articles 1,237,010
2 - Base metals and articles of base metal 1,067,586
3 - Products of the chemical or allied industries 616,106
4 - Plastics, rubber and articles made from these materials 370,695
5 - Food products, beverages, spirits, vinegar and tobacco products 233,682
21 HS Sections (2022): Canada - Laos
Canadian Imports from Laos
1 - Machinery; mechanical, electrical and electronic appliances or equipment 12,670,296
2 - Textiles and textile articles 12,035,001
3 - Products of the chemical or allied industries 8,891,949
4 - Footwear, headwear, umbrellas, canes and similar accessories 3,346,522
5 - Plastics, rubber and articles made from these materials 1,084,544

Last updated on: May 2023

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