Laos vs Mexico: Annual carbon dioxide emissions
Laos
51.11 million
in 2026
Mexico
55.81 million
in 2026
Laos rank
18th
Mexico rank
15th
Annual carbon dioxide emissions over time
- Laos
- Mexico
How they compare
Mexico currently reports 55.81 million against 51.11 million in Laos, a difference of 4.70 million.
That makes Mexico's figure about 1.1 times Laos's.
The two have swapped places 14 times across 24 shared years of data; in 2003 it was Mexico ahead.
Laos ranks 18th and Mexico ranks 15th of 248 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, Laos averaged higher in 2 and Mexico in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Laos | Mexico | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 93.98 million | 76.09 million | 17.89 million | Laos |
| 2010s | 97.32 million | 84.74 million | 12.58 million | Laos |
| 2020s | 72.30 million | 85.76 million | 13.46 million | Mexico |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher annual carbon dioxide emissions, Laos or Mexico?
- Mexico, at 55.81 million against 51.11 million in Laos as of 2026.
- What is the difference in annual carbon dioxide emissions between Laos and Mexico?
- 4.70 million, with Mexico ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Laos and Mexico?
- 24 years are reported by both, from 2003 to 2026.
- How do Laos and Mexico rank globally for annual carbon dioxide emissions?
- Laos ranks 18th and Mexico ranks 15th of 248 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Our World in Data, published as Annual carbon dioxide emissions. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.