Canada-Laos fact sheet
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 | |
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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 |
2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | |
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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 |
Canadian Exports to Laos | |
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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 |
Canadian Imports from Laos | |
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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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