AFOLU β€” Emissions per capita in Lao People's Democratic Republic

Lao People's Democratic Republic: AFOLU β€” Emissions per capita was 3.63 t CO2eq/cap in 2023. β—† Volatile

Latest (2023)
3.63 t CO2eq/cap
Change on year
up 26.9%
Rank
2nd
of 20 regions
All-time high
5.25 t CO2eq/cap
in 2016
All-time low
-10.07 t CO2eq/cap
in 2001
Years of data
34
1990–2023

AFOLU β€” Emissions per capita in Lao People's Democratic Republic, 1990–2023

-10-5051990200620231990: 3.9 t CO2eq/cap1991: 3.8 t CO2eq/cap1992: 3.8 t CO2eq/cap1993: 3.7 t CO2eq/cap1994: 3.6 t CO2eq/cap1995: 3.6 t CO2eq/cap1996: 3.5 t CO2eq/cap1997: 3.3 t CO2eq/cap1998: 3.6 t CO2eq/cap1999: 3.3 t CO2eq/cap2000: 3.1 t CO2eq/cap2001: -10.1 t CO2eq/cap2002: -9.7 t CO2eq/cap2003: -9.5 t CO2eq/cap2004: -8.5 t CO2eq/cap2005: -8.9 t CO2eq/cap2006: -9 t CO2eq/cap2007: -8 t CO2eq/cap2008: -8.7 t CO2eq/cap2009: -8.5 t CO2eq/cap2010: -7.7 t CO2eq/cap2011: 4.1 t CO2eq/cap2012: 4.3 t CO2eq/cap2013: 4.3 t CO2eq/cap2014: 4.3 t CO2eq/cap2015: 4.2 t CO2eq/cap2016: 5.2 t CO2eq/cap2017: 4.8 t CO2eq/cap2018: 4.7 t CO2eq/cap2019: 4.8 t CO2eq/cap2020: 5.2 t CO2eq/cap2021: 3 t CO2eq/cap2022: 2.9 t CO2eq/cap2023: 3.6 t CO2eq/cap

Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in t CO2eq/cap.

Analysis

In 2023, afolu β€” emissions per capita in Lao People's Democratic Republic stood at 3.63 t CO2eq/cap.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 26.9% on the previous year and down 15.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, afolu β€” emissions per capita in Lao People's Democratic Republic peaked at 5.25 t CO2eq/cap in 2016 and was at its lowest, -10.07 t CO2eq/cap, in 2001.

Lao People's Democratic Republic ranks 2nd of 20 regions on this measure, in the top 10%.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 3.6 t CO2eq/cap 3.29 t CO2eq/cap 3.93 t CO2eq/cap 10
2000s -7.77 t CO2eq/cap -10.07 t CO2eq/cap 3.12 t CO2eq/cap 10
2010s 3.32 t CO2eq/cap -7.73 t CO2eq/cap 5.25 t CO2eq/cap 10
2020s 3.66 t CO2eq/cap 2.86 t CO2eq/cap 5.19 t CO2eq/cap 4

Countries ranked near Lao People's Democratic Republic

  1. 1 Suriname 20.83 t CO2eq/cap compare
  2. 2 Guyana 16.17 t CO2eq/cap compare
  3. 3 Mongolia 16 t CO2eq/cap compare
  4. 4 Belize 12.3 t CO2eq/cap compare
  5. 5 Central African Republic 10.93 t CO2eq/cap compare

See the full ranking of 243 places β†’

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Frequently asked questions

What is afolu β€” emissions per capita in Lao People's Democratic Republic?
Afolu β€” emissions per capita in Lao People's Democratic Republic was 3.63 t CO2eq/cap in 2023, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
What is the highest afolu β€” emissions per capita recorded in Lao People's Democratic Republic?
The highest recorded value was 5.25 t CO2eq/cap in 2016.
What is the lowest afolu β€” emissions per capita recorded in Lao People's Democratic Republic?
The lowest recorded value was -10.07 t CO2eq/cap in 2001.
How does Lao People's Democratic Republic rank for afolu β€” emissions per capita?
Lao People's Democratic Republic ranks 2nd out of 20 regions with data for 2023.
Is afolu β€” emissions per capita rising or falling in Lao People's Democratic Republic?
Over the last ten years it is down 15.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Lao People's Democratic Republic data come from?
The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of AFOLU β€” Emissions per capita. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
AFOLU β€” Emissions per capita
Unit
t CO2eq/cap
Source
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Licence
CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (FAO)
Coverage
243 places, 8,042 data points, 1990–2023
Last refreshed

The FAOSTAT domain on Emissions indicators disseminates indicators on sectoral shares of total national greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions as well as three indicators of emissions intensity: per capita emissions; emissions per value of agricultural production; and emissions per area of agricultural land.